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North of Boston & Greater Merrimack Valley

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Located at the heart of New England, North of Boston & Greater Merrimack Valley offers two different faces--the shore with a string of lively seaside towns and barrier beaches and the culturally rich inland. Claim your piece of colonial history in Concord, known for its remarkably rich literary heritage, and Salem, famous for its 1692 witch trials. Along the shore, visit Gloucester for the thrill of whale spotting, Rockport for shopping, and Ipswich for the clams. A North of Boston & Greater Merrimack Valley vacation offers some of the best outdoors, cuisine, festivals, and fine arts in Massachusetts. Make your own North of Boston & Greater Merrimack Valley vacation itinerary, with a little help from those that know the place like the back of their hands, by using our United States trip builder site.
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    Top North of Boston & Greater Merrimack Valley tours

    FROM $25 BOOK WITH VIATOR History & Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tours from $25 »
    FROM $65 BOOK WITH VIATOR Go Boston All-Inclusive Pass
    4.2
    Duration: 1 to 7 days
    Tours from $65 »
    FROM $26 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Salem Night Tour
    4.2
    Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Tours from $26 »

    Places to visit in North of Boston & Greater Merrimack Valley

    SalemTrip planner BEST FOR: Nightlife, History Museum, Gift & Specialty Shop ConcordTrip planner BEST FOR: Historic Site, Battlefield, Bridge GloucesterTrip planner BEST FOR: Dolphin / Whale Watching, Beach, Monument RockportTrip planner BEST FOR: Lookout, State Park, Landmark IpswichTrip planner BEST FOR: Beach, Historic Site, Wildlife Area

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    Popular things to do in North of Boston & Greater Merrimack Valley

    Peabody Essex Museum ©
    Art Museum
    Peabody Essex Museum
    Salem
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Salem Witch Museum ©
    History Museum
    Salem Witch Museum
    Salem
    2.3
    Duration: 1 hour
    Salem Witch Trials Memorial ©
    Park
    Salem Witch Trials Memorial
    Salem
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    The House of the Seven Gables ©
    Historic Site
    The House of the Seven Gables
    Salem
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Kid-friendly things to do in North of Boston & Greater Merrimack Valley

    Minuteman National Park - Old North Bridge ©
    Bridge
    Minuteman National Park - Old North Bridge
    Concord
    4.8
    Duration: 1 hour
    Walden Pond State Reservation ©
    Water Body
    Walden Pond State Reservation
    Concord
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Crane Beach ©
    Beach
    Crane Beach
    Ipswich
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House ©
    Historic Site
    Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House
    Concord
    4.7
    Duration: 1 hour

    Historic Sites in North of Boston & Greater Merrimack Valley

    Old Burying Point Cemetery ©
    Cemetery
    Old Burying Point Cemetery
    Salem
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Minute Man National Historical Park ©
    Battlefield
    Minute Man National Historical Park
    Concord
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Hammond Castle Museum ©
    Castle
    Hammond Castle Museum
    Gloucester
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Lexington Green
    Battlefield
    Lexington Green
    Lexington
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in North of Boston & Greater Merrimack Valley

    Concord Museum
    History Museum
    Concord Museum
    Concord
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Salem Food Tours ©
    Distillery Tour
    Salem Food Tours
    Salem
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Old Manse ©
    Historic Site
    The Old Manse
    Concord
    4.6
    Duration: 1 hour
    Buckman Tavern ©
    Historic Site
    Buckman Tavern
    Lexington
    4.6
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Shopping in North of Boston & Greater Merrimack Valley

    Crow Haven Corner ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Crow Haven Corner
    Salem
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Hex: Old World Witchery ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Hex: Old World Witchery
    Salem
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Omen: Psychic Parlor and Witchcraft Emporium ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Omen: Psychic Parlor and Witchcraft Emporium
    Salem
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Bewitched in Salem ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Bewitched in Salem
    Salem
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in North of Boston & Greater Merrimack Valley

    Witch Dungeon Museum ©
    History Museum
    Witch Dungeon Museum
    Salem
    3.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery ©
    Art Museum
    Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery
    Salem
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Witch House ©
    History Museum
    Witch House
    Salem
    3.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cape Ann Museum
    Art Museum
    Cape Ann Museum
    Gloucester
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Featured attractions

    Magika - Chapel of Archangel Michael ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Magika - Chapel of Archangel Michael
    Salem
    4.5
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Frayed Knot Sailing Charters ©
    Boat Tour
    Frayed Knot Sailing Charters
    Manchester-by-the-Sea
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Bearskin Neck
    Lookout
    Bearskin Neck
    Rockport
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Fishermen's Memorial Monument ©
    Monument
    Fishermen's Memorial Monument
    Gloucester
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

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