With beautiful harbors nestled throughout 30 miles of rocky coastline, North of Boston is a haven for beach lovers and seafaring types alike. But, with a rich history, it's also the perfect destination for those interested in cultural activities — from Salem Witch Trial attractions to art museums to the many sites dedicated to the area's seafaring heritage.
Then there's Greater Merrimack Valley, where not one, but two revolutions took place. Lexington and Concord offer a vivid view into many of the most critical American Revolution events. While Lowell, with its 19th century mill buildings, is a testament to the Bay State's large role in the Industrial Revolution and the textile industry.
Discover north of Boston and Greater Merrimack Valley, where maritime lore meets American history.
North of Boston
Colleges and Universities:
| Endicott College | Beverly |
| Gordon College | Wenham |
| Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary | South Hamilton |
| Massachusetts School of Law | Andover |
| Merrimack College | North Andover |
| Montserrat College of Art | Beverly |
| North Shore Community College | Danvers |
| Northern Essex Community College | Haverhill |
| Salem State University | Salem |
| Zion Bible College | Haverhill |
Transportation
MBTA/ Commuter Rail - This is Boston and Greater Boston's
public transportation system. It includes the subway system (the
"T"), commuter trains, boat shuttles, and bus service to 78 towns
and cities in Eastern Massachusetts.
Cost: MBTA - $2.00 per ride - can
purchase a Charlie card for multiple trips
Ferries - to Boston to
Salem $ 9.50 Adults (one way), $8.50 children and seniors
Commuter Trains
from Boston to North Shore - $ varies:
Commuter Train Schedule
Zip Cars - Car
rental service that requires membership. Cars to rent from $7/hour
or as low as &60 per day.
Events and Festivals
Summer:
Gloucester Fiesta (St. Peter’s Fiesta),
Bread and Roses Festival in Lawrence
Fall:
Haunted
Happenings - Salem
Lowell Citywide Open
Artist Studios - City of Lowell
October
978 349-8069.
Topsfield Fair - Route
One, Topsfield Fairgrounds, Topsfield, MA Late September,
Winter:
“Christmas in Salem” - Salem
Greater Merrimack Valley
Colleges:
| Middlesex Community College | Lowell & Bedford |
| University of Massachusetts | Lowell |
Transportation:
Massachusetts
Bay Transportation Authority Commuter Line
Merrimack Regional
Transit Authority
Buses to Boston, Salisbury and Hampton Beach and in and around
Merrimack Valley
Lowell, MA
MBTA (Massachusetts Bay
Transit Authority) provides commuter rail service to Lowell.
Originating at North Station on Causeway Street in Boston, the
train runs seven days a week. Trains arrive at and leave from the
Gallagher transportation terminal.
Gallagher Transportation Terminal
Lowell Regional Transit
Authority
Tewksbury, MA
RBM Transportation -
Provides services that include Rolls Royce?s for weddings, buses
for group tours and transfers, stretch limousines for nights-out
and sedans for airport transfers.
Tewksbury Transit
Events & Festivals:
Greater Merrimack Chamber of Commerce:
For a list of events
click here.
Things To Do:
Spring:
Lexington and Concord's world famous Patriots' Day Celebration held
annually on the third Monday in April.
Summer:
Lowell Folk
Festival - last week in July. Largest in the nation
Southeast Asian Water
Festival held the second Saturday in August.
The
Puerto Rican Festival held in July.
Fall:
Kerouac Literary
Festival
October
Nashoba Valley Ski
Area
Witch's Woods
October 1 - 31 Thursdays - Sundays
Concord Festival
of Authors
October
Attractions:
Lowell
Spinners -
Season Pass is only $19.95
Stone Zoo
149 Pond Street in Stoneham, MA 02180. 781-438-5100.
City-wide Open Artist
Studios -- Lowell, MA
September
Information: 978-349-8069
Nashoba Valley Ski
Area
79 Power Rd, Westford, MA 01886. (978)692-3033
Butterfly Place,
See New England butterflies and tropical species from all over the
world.
120 Tyngsboro Rd, Westford, MA 01886-1114. (978) 392-0955
Kimball Farm,
400 Littleton Rd, Westford, MA 01886. (978) 486-3891. Mini Golf,
Ice Cream and more.
Verrill Farm
11 Wheeler Road • Concord, MA 01742 • Tel 978-369-4494.
Sustainable agriculture.
Enrichment:
New England Quilt
Museum
18 Shattuck St, Lowell, MA 01852. (978) 452-4207
American Textile History
Museum
491 Dutton St, Lowell, MA 01854-4289. (978) 441-0400
Revolving
Museum
122 Western Avenue, Lowell, Massachusetts - (978) 937-2787
Boott Cotton Mills Museum
67 Kirk Street, Lowell, MA 01852. 978-970-5000
Concord Museum
200 Lexington Road Post Office Box 146 Concord, MA 01742-0146
Louisa May Alcott's
Orchard House 399 lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742. (978)
369-4118
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Memorial House
28 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA 01742. 978-369-2236
Middlesex Canal
Museum
71 Faulkner Street, North Billerica, MA, 01862. 978-670-2740
National Heritage Museum
33 Marrett Road (At the intersection of Route 2A and Massachusetts
Avenue), Lexington, MA 02421. (781) 861-6559
Liberty
Ride
A Unique Trolley Tour of Lexington & Concord. Departs daily at
10:00AM, 11:30AM, 1PM, and 2:30PM from the National Heritage
Museum. 781-862-0500, ext. 702
DeCordova Sculpture Park and
Museum
51 Sandy Pond Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773. 781.259.8355
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- Where to Go
- Things to Do
Getting to the shops is easy - you can take the MBTA, rent a Zipcar, or even take the bus from various Boston hotels to Wrentham Village Premium Outlets. Don't miss Boston's world famous Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Essex's charming antique stores, and Yankee Candle's flagship store in South Deerfield.
- Plan Your Trip
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- Getting Around
State and regional resources, including air, land, and water transportation; Boston public transit info; detailed info on travel to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Island
