North Shore

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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.
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.

Where to stay in 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
Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport

Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport

3 out of 5
230 Lee Burbank Hwy Revere MA
The price is HK$1,069 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
HK$1,069
HK$1,194 total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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! (5,521 reviews)
Upon arrival, I asked to reserve the shuttle very early the next morning. I was told no reservation was necessary because the shuttle runs every 30 minutes. At 1am when my daughter arrived a different front desk person told my daughter the shuttle takes a break between 2am-3am. When I told the young ...

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn Boston - Logan Airport
Hawthorne Hotel

Hawthorne Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18 Washington Square W Salem MA
The price is HK$1,224 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
HK$1,224
HK$1,368 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,542 reviews)
Everything!

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Hawthorne Hotel
Sonesta Select Boston Danvers

Sonesta Select Boston Danvers

3 out of 5
275 Independence Way Danvers MA
The price is HK$930 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
HK$930
HK$1,039 total
30 Mar - 31 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)
Pleasant hotel, if a little older than some, well maintained and comfortable.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Sonesta Select Boston Danvers
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! (63 reviews)
The unit was clean and well appointed with towels, dishes etc Nice location Easy access We were on 1st floor. could hear walking around upstairs but not a real problem. Over all great stay

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Long Beach Suites
Enjoyable 2-bedroom lower level apartment in charming Lynn

Enjoyable 2-bedroom lower level apartment in charming Lynn

Lynn MA
Stay at this apartment in Lynn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Revere Beach and Witch House are located nearby.
6/10 (1 review)
Interesting space with great kitchen setup, roomy, private, and reasonably convenient, and host was responsive immediately when there were problems at check-in (broken lock box and open front door upon arrival). However: the floor was very much not clean (as in, our socks were dirty after ten minutes ...

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Enjoyable 2-bedroom lower level apartment in charming Lynn
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
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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