What to do in North Shore, MA

Activities, attractions and tours

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. #USA #Lighthouse #Historical #MyBackyard #Trovember
Beautiful spot with lots of compositional possibilities.
Witch Trials Cemetery. I'm not fond of cemeteries (walking over dead bodies creeps me out) but this one was especially haunting. All these people were violently executed for something ridiculous.

North Shore Attractions

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Places of interest in North Shore

North Shore is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in North Shore, and make it a breeze to explore North Shore and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in North Shore to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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North Shore attractions

North Shore has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in North Shore to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of North Shore.

Looking for things to do in North Shore can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of North Shore or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to North Shore attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!

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Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour

Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour

Activity duration is 1 day
9.0 out of 10 with 764 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £39 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Boston: Helicopter Skyline Tour

Boston: Helicopter Skyline Tour

Activity duration is 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £223 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Behind Boston’s Lobster Scene: Seaport Seafood Experience

Behind Boston’s Lobster Scene: Seaport Seafood Experience

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
8.4 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £59 and current price is £50 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Boston: Helicopter Skyline Tour

Boston: Helicopter Skyline Tour

Activity duration is 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £223 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Italian Dinner with Tiramisu Finale in Boston

Italian Dinner with Tiramisu Finale in Boston

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 56 reviews
Price is £107 per adult
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Recommended things to do in North Shore

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Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem: £4
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What to do in North Shore

Popular places to visit

Revere Beach

Revere Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Revere Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Revere. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Revere Beach
Salem Witch Museum featuring heritage architecture

Salem Witch Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Salem Witch Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Salem Witch Museum
Wingaersheek Beach featuring rugged coastline

Wingaersheek Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Wingaersheek Beach during your travels in Gloucester? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Wingaersheek Beach
Good Harbor Beach which includes a sunset and a coastal town

Good Harbor Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Good Harbor Beach during your travels in Gloucester? Wander the waterfront or discover the area's sunrises.

Good Harbor Beach
Halibut Point State Park and grainy quarry aerial view panorama and the coast aerial view in town of Rockport, Massachusetts MA, USA.

Cape Ann

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cape Ann during your travels in Rockport. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Cape Ann
Hammond Castle which includes heritage elements, general coastal views and a sunset

Hammond Castle

You can browse the exhibits at Hammond Castle, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Gloucester. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Hammond Castle
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

Learn about the local history of Ipswich with a stop at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
Peabody Essex Museum

Peabody Essex Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Peabody Essex Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Peabody Essex Museum
Singing Beach showing general coastal views, a beach and rugged coastline

Singing Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Singing Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Manchester-by-the-Sea. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Singing Beach

Explore areas of North Shore

Salisbury Beach Massachusetts

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
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Marblehead Historic District

While visiting Marblehead Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like King Hooper Mansion and Marblehead Museum & Historical Society.

Marblehead Historic District
Annisquam Light, Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA; Shutterstock ID 161751743

Annisquam

Though Annisquam may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wingaersheek Beach and Plum Cove Beach.

Annisquam

 

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Day trip destinations from North Shore

Quincy Market showing a city, an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Boston

Revere Beach, Revere, Massachusetts, USA. It is a first public beach in America. It is close to Boston Logan Airport

Revere

Front Beach showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and swimming

Rockport

Salem showing heritage architecture

Salem

Wakefield Lake Quannapowitt panoramic aerial view in historic town center of Wakefield, Massachusetts MA, USA.

Wakefield

Good Harbor Beach featuring a sunset, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Gloucester

Ipswich which includes a small town or village

Ipswich

First Baptist Church of Malden at 493 Main Street in historic city center of Malden, Massachusetts MA, USA.

Malden

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