Merrimack Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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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Cool scene on the back 9.
Quick trip to Bedford NH
Nice trails close to home

Where to stay in Merrimack Valley

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
Manchester downtown building including City Hall Plaza and Brady Sullivan Plaza with Merrimack River in the front panorama aerial view, Manchester, New Hampshire, NH, USA.

Downtown Manchester

If you're spending some time in Downtown Manchester, Palace Theater and Center of New Hampshire Expo Center are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Manchester
Cambodian water festival ...

Highlands

While visiting Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Cambodia Town and Lowell Heritage State Park.

Highlands
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Summer Village

While Summer Village isn't home to many top sights, The Butterfly Place and MIT Haystack Observatory are some notable places to visit nearby.

Summer Village
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Kalivas Union

While Kalivas Union isn't home to many top sights, Southern New Hampshire University Arena and Northeast Delta Dental Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kalivas Union
Manchester city skyline, Granite Street Bridge, and the Merrimack River at sunrise in New Hampshire, USA

South End

When in South End, you can plan a visit to Filotimo Casino and Mall of New Hampshire, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

South End
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown

4 out of 5
700 Elm St. Manchester NH
The price is NZ$222 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
NZ$222
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Manchester. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,147 reviews)
The room was spacious and clean. check I. Went really well, we received the famous chocolate chip cookies ar check in!

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston - Andover

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston - Andover

4 out of 5
123 Old River Rd Andover MA
The price is NZ$203 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
NZ$203
3 Apr - 4 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Andover. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
I was under the impression that the continental breakfast came with the room price, I was unpleasantly surprised when I had to pay $50 extra dollars for a breakfast I had already expected to have available to me with the price of the room. That really bothered me.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston - Andover
Park View Inn - Salem

Park View Inn - Salem

2 out of 5
109 S Broadway Salem NH
Stay at this motel in Salem. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,716 reviews)
Clean rooms, bathrooms very clean, staff friendly and polite

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Park View Inn - Salem
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.
Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

2 out of 5
76 Mountain Rd Epsom NH
Stay at this cabin in Epsom. Enjoy free parking, patios and climate control. Popular attractions James Park and Epsom Public Library are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (135 reviews)
Great stay

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Postcard Cabins Blake Brook, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy
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
Beautiful 4 Bedroom Home in the Heart of Historic Downtown Newburyport

Beautiful 4 Bedroom Home in the Heart of Historic Downtown Newburyport

Newburyport MA
Stay at this golf holiday home in Newburyport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Historical Society of Old Newbury and Sisters ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (140 reviews)
Mostly excellent. Could just use some newer pots and pans

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Beautiful 4 Bedroom Home in the Heart of Historic Downtown Newburyport
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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