North Shore Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lighthouse Point on beach dunes, Race Point Light Lighthouse in Cape Code, New England, Massachusetts, USA.
Lighthouse Point on beach dunes, Race Point Light Lighthouse in Cape Code, New England, Massachusetts, USA.
Aerial North Shore Long Island
Plum Island Lighthouse protects the delta of the Merrimack River, and was commissioned for the first time in 1788 with a lantern that burned whale oil. Its current form dates from the year 1898. In 1927 it began to work with electricity and was automated in 1952. As you can see the light it emits is green.
The lighthouse's surroundings are always accessible and the structure itself is open some days a year. There is a big public parking lot just crossing the street from the lighthouse.
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Beautiful spot with lots of compositional possibilities.

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Where to stay in North Shore

My favorite beach in the area. We always make summer trips here.

Salisbury Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and bars in Salisbury Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Salisbury Beach State Reservation or Salisbury Beach.

Salisbury Beach
There's even a school of Witchcraft & Wizardry!

Downtown Salem

While you're in Downtown Salem, take in top sights like Peabody Essex Museum and jump on the metro at Salem Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Salem
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East Gloucester

If you're spending some time in East Gloucester, Good Harbor Beach and Niles Beach are top sights worth seeing.

East Gloucester
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Downtown Gloucester

While visiting Downtown Gloucester, you might make a stop by sights like Cape Ann Museum and Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch.

Downtown Gloucester
Peabody City Hall at 24 Lowell Street in downtown Peabody, Massachusetts MA, USA.

South Peabody

While South Peabody may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Witch House and Witch Dungeon Museum.

South Peabody
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Marblehead Historic District

While visiting Marblehead Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Marblehead Museum & Historical Society and Gas House Beach.

Marblehead Historic District
Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport

Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport

3 out of 5
230 Lee Burbank Hwy Revere MA
The price is £89 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£89
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Revere. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,526 reviews)
Staff were friendly and helpful in my room was clean and comfortable. The food and drink options were limited, but the staff providing them was exceptionally friendly.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport
Sonesta Select Boston Danvers

Sonesta Select Boston Danvers

3 out of 5
275 Independence Way Danvers MA
The price is £89 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
£89
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Danvers. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Rooms were comfortable.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Sonesta Select Boston Danvers
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore

4 out of 5
50 Ferncroft Rd Danvers MA
The price is £96 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£96
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Danvers. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,415 reviews)
Everyone had a good time

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Long Beach Suites

Long Beach Suites

2 out of 5
28 Rockport Rd Gloucester MA
Stay at this aparthotel in Gloucester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Long Beach and Good Harbor Beach are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (61 reviews)
It's amazing & very private, has everything you could need!

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Long Beach Suites
Adorable spacious renovated private home on beach

Adorable spacious renovated private home on beach

Salisbury MA
Stay at this holiday home in Salisbury. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hampton Beach and Salisbury Beach State Reservation ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Comfy space, gorgeous views, helpful host.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Adorable spacious renovated private home on beach
Lovely 1.5 bedroom in the great historic town

Lovely 1.5 bedroom in the great historic town

Salem MA
Stay at this apartment in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Salem Pioneer Village 1630 and Salem Harbor ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
It was an OK place. I would stay again.

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Lovely 1.5 bedroom in the great historic town
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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