North of Boston Attractions
If Salem, Gloucester, Lexington, Concord, Lowell or other towns north of Boston are your travel destination, start here for ideas on historic sites to visit, trip planners and guides, witch tour information, museums, Minuteman National Park, and more.
The 10 Most Memorable Things To Do on the Massachusetts North Shore
The Boston North Shore is a New England coastal region that holds many surprises for visitors. Plan your North Shore vacation with this guide to the 10 most memorable things to do on the Massachusetts North Shore.
The Boston North Shore is a New England coastal region that holds many surprises for visitors. Plan your North Shore vacation with this guide to the 10 most memorable things to do on the Massachusetts North Shore.
Halloween in Salem: A Photo Tour
From your About Guide, there's no better place in all of America to watch the spooks go by on Halloween than Salem, Massachusetts. Come along with me on this photo tour... if you dare!
From your About Guide, there's no better place in all of America to watch the spooks go by on Halloween than Salem, Massachusetts. Come along with me on this photo tour... if you dare!
Little Red Riding Hood Lied
Wolf Hollow in Ipswich, Massachusetts, is dedicated to dispelling myths about much-maligned gray wolves. Visit this unusual attraction for a unique chance to see wolves up close.
Wolf Hollow in Ipswich, Massachusetts, is dedicated to dispelling myths about much-maligned gray wolves. Visit this unusual attraction for a unique chance to see wolves up close.
Spooktacular Salem
From your About Guide, there's no American place spookier than Salem, Massachusetts.
From your About Guide, there's no American place spookier than Salem, Massachusetts.
A Walk Around Walden Pond
Walden Pond covers 62 acres, but it's really much larger than that. Few bodies of water have celebrity status to rival that of this serene pool in Concord, Massachusetts. 19th-century writer and Concord native Henry David Thoreau is, of course, responsible for turning the pretty pond into an icon. See photos and learn how you can visit this scenic spot.
Walden Pond covers 62 acres, but it's really much larger than that. Few bodies of water have celebrity status to rival that of this serene pool in Concord, Massachusetts. 19th-century writer and Concord native Henry David Thoreau is, of course, responsible for turning the pretty pond into an icon. See photos and learn how you can visit this scenic spot.
Hammond Castle Museum
Explore this nifty castle in Gloucester. The former home of one of America's most prolific inventors, the castle exhibits John Hays Hammond's medieval collections.
Explore this nifty castle in Gloucester. The former home of one of America's most prolific inventors, the castle exhibits John Hays Hammond's medieval collections.
The House of Seven Gables
Immortalized by Nathaniel Hawthorne, The House of Seven Gables is one of the oldest surviving 17th century wooden mansions in New England.
Immortalized by Nathaniel Hawthorne, The House of Seven Gables is one of the oldest surviving 17th century wooden mansions in New England.
Minute Man National Historical Park
Relive the opening events of the American Revolution at Lexington and Concord at this National Park Service site in Massachusetts.
Relive the opening events of the American Revolution at Lexington and Concord at this National Park Service site in Massachusetts.
Moby Duck Amphibious Sightseeing
See Salem or Gloucester, Massachusetts, by land and by sea in a U.S. Coast Guard certified amphibious vehicle.
See Salem or Gloucester, Massachusetts, by land and by sea in a U.S. Coast Guard certified amphibious vehicle.
Nashoba Valley Winery
Winery tours, wine tastings, and pick-your-own orchards are some of the offerings at Nashoba Valley Winery, located 40 minutes from Boston in Massachusetts apple country.
Winery tours, wine tastings, and pick-your-own orchards are some of the offerings at Nashoba Valley Winery, located 40 minutes from Boston in Massachusetts apple country.
Picture Tour of Haverhill, Massachusetts
Explore this northeastern Massachusetts town with galaca web design's photo tour. If a landmark catches your eye, the maps will help you find it on your own visit to Haverhill.
Explore this northeastern Massachusetts town with galaca web design's photo tour. If a landmark catches your eye, the maps will help you find it on your own visit to Haverhill.
Salem Calendar of Events
It's not just for Halloween--Salem hosts new age, historic, theatrical, and literary events throughout the year.
It's not just for Halloween--Salem hosts new age, historic, theatrical, and literary events throughout the year.
Salem Witch Museum
Salem, MA - A compelling retelling of the accusations, hysteria, trials, and executions of 1692 through life-size dioramas. A bit frightening for younger children.
Salem, MA - A compelling retelling of the accusations, hysteria, trials, and executions of 1692 through life-size dioramas. A bit frightening for younger children.
Schooner Thomas E. Lannon
Sail out of Gloucester aboard the schooner Thomas E. Lannon, and select from a number of feature trips designed to show off the sights or simply to entertain passengers.
Sail out of Gloucester aboard the schooner Thomas E. Lannon, and select from a number of feature trips designed to show off the sights or simply to entertain passengers.
Wax Museum of Witches and Seafarers
Wax nostalgic about one of the most gruesome events in American history as you witness a multi-media presentation about the hysteria in Salem in 1692.
Wax nostalgic about one of the most gruesome events in American history as you witness a multi-media presentation about the hysteria in Salem in 1692.