Marblehead Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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With a bright, old-fashioned haven of rickety houses and cobbled roads, this town also has a rich cultural heritage and splendid coastal scenery.

Admire colonial architecture and Revolutionary War artwork in Marblehead. Embrace a rich maritime culture at the region’s premier yachting port and follow leafy paths to deserted beaches.

Marblehead, settled in 1629, is claimed as the birthplace of the U.S. Navy. This title dates back to 1775 when the schooner Hannah became the first vessel commissioned for battle by George Washington. Today’s maritime culture remains strong. View the pretty harbour holding over 2,000 boats.

Stroll along the narrow streets and admire shades of cream, yellow and blue coating many of the buildings from the 1600s and 1700s. Look inside boutique clothing and craft stores or purchase nautical-themed souvenirs shaped from wood and ceramics.

Walk to Abbot Hall. Unmissable for its red-brick façade, its high clock tower is visible from all parts of town. View fascinating artifacts including the original title deed given by the region’s native tribe in 1684. Don’t miss the Spirit of ’76 painting by Archibald M. Willard.

Visit the Jeremiah Lee Mansion, an impressive federal structure built in 1768 that now holds a museum of period toys and furnishings. Priceless relics illustrating a turbulent seafaring past are placed in rooms decorated with lavish chandeliers and canvases.

From here enjoy a leisurely walk to Fort Sewall at the northern end of town. Constructed in 1644 and enlarged in 1742 to defend against French ships, this weathered structure now has an area of luscious parkland around it.

Comparable for its natural beauty and tranquility is Marblehead Neck, reaching into the Atlantic from the town centre. See homes of the rich as you follow tree-covered trails leading to secluded coves perfect for swimming and sunbathing.

Marblehead is in Essex County, a 40-minute drive north of BostonOpens in a new window. Come at the beginning of July for the Festival of the Arts, a 3-day extravaganza of painting, street performances and children’s activities.

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 out of 5
450 Summer Street, Boston, MA
The price is £234 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
£234
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
citizenM Boston Back Bay
citizenM Boston Back Bay
4 out of 5
408 Newbury street, Boston, MA
The price is £157 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£157
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Fenway Park and Copley Square ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,387 reviews)
"Modern and convenient!"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

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Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel
Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel
4 out of 5
47 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
The price is £133 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£133
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,736 reviews)
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Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel
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Charming 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Coastal Carriage House in Marblehead
Charming 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Coastal Carriage House in Marblehead
Marblehead, MA
Stay at this holiday home in Marblehead. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Salem Witch Museum and Phillips Beach are located ...
Charming 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Coastal Carriage House in Marblehead
Temple Place Suites
Temple Place Suites
2.5 out of 5
29 Temple Place, Boston, MA
Stay at this apartment in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Boston Common and New England Aquarium are ...
6.8/10 (237 reviews)
"Booking agents were helpful. We had the fire alarm go off on our second night there - there are no evacuation maps in our room or on the floor our room was on nor the main floor. We evacuated and got directions from the restaurant manager next door as to where to go to. Everyone just congregated ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Temple Place Suites
Premier Suites - Bay Village
Premier Suites - Bay Village
2 out of 5
1-3-5 Cortes Street, Boston, MA
Stay at this aparthotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Copley Square and Boston Common are located nearby.
6/10 (177 reviews)
"The room was decent but the bathroom was very small. The only big inconvenience was finding somewhere to park."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Premier Suites - Bay Village
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