Julie & Mike
Julie & Mike
Things to Do
We love the North Shore and hope you will too! All suggestions here are for the area, as Boston also has a lot on offer but there are plenty of guides depending on what you are interested in (science, history, architecture, art, shopping, nature).
Outdoor Activities
Lynn Woods
Great place to choose your own adventure hiking--- take a look at the trails online before heading out!
Halibut Point State Park
Great place to walk around a reservoir and then out to the ocean! So gorgeous
Nahant Beach And Playground
If the weather is warm enough, this is a great beach!!
Mingo Beach
A great little beach on Endicott (Mike's alma matter) property!
Schooner Fame
Excellent sailing tours in Salem! We loved their sunset sail!
Cape Ann Whale Watch
Tours are around 4 hours long, but well worth it!
Bewitched Sculpture
Salem in October is a ton of fun!! Lots of Halloween goings on!
Golf Country
Mini golf, Richardson's Ice Cream, lots of fun!
Gannon Municipal Golf Course
Mike's favorite! Location of our welcome reception. A public course where you could play a few holes if you want
Historical
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Julie worked here in college!
Food and Drink
Tides Restaurants & Pub
Great food on the beach! What more could you want?
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar
Cajun food at an affordable price! Super great seafood boils
The Marina at the Wharf
Italian food in a beautiful setting!
Far From The Tree
Cidery in Salem, great variety and nice outdoor section
Adriatic Restaurant
Amazing Mediterranean food! Get the munchkins
Bent Water Brewing Company
Call before you go, we hope the taproom will reopen before October. If not, look out for Bent Water on local menus!
Rossetti Restaurant Lynn
Excellent, very rich, food. Reservations are necessary
Hacienda Corona
Really great, reasonably priced Mexican food! The margaritas are wonderful
Life Alive Organic Cafe
Vegan cafe. This is the Salem location, but there are a few others around the Boston area
Retail
MarketStreet Lynnfield
This shopping center has it all! A variety of restaurants, some with outdoor seating, and shops for last minute items (maybe your best friend brought *the same exact dress* to the wedding and you don't want to twin?)
Towns to Check Out
Our favorite areas on the North Shore are:
Lynn - our city! Not a typical tourist hotspot, but it is a real bustling place. Check out the murals downtown, museums, parks, and beach, along with the historic Diamond District homes
Beverly - this is where Mike went to college and was living when we met! We had our first date, and many subsequent dates here
Salem - a great, historic, seaside city. It may be a little crazy in October with the Halloween happenings, but there is a lot to do that is not centered around the Witch Trials
Gloucester - a beautiful seaside town with a rich history, great brewery and restaurants, and lots to do!
Rockport - another charming old fishing village! Great walkable business district with boutiques. Check if places are available as it will be past summer season
Nahant - One of the best beaches in the area! Great playgrounds on both ends of the beach, along with Tides restaurant. Walk to downtown Lynn, as well!