10 TOP Things to Do in North Shore May 2026

Lighthouse Point on beach dunes, Race Point Light Lighthouse in Cape Code, New England, Massachusetts, USA.

Places to Visit in North Shore

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Tours & day trips

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Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour

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Boston: Helicopter Skyline Tour

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Boston to Martha's Vineyard with Optional Island Tour

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What to do in North Shore

Discover the most popular places to visit in North Shore

Revere Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Revere Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Revere. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Wingaersheek Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Wingaersheek Beach during your travels in Gloucester? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Salem Witch Museum

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You can browse the exhibits at Salem Witch Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Good Harbor Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Good Harbor Beach during your travels in Gloucester? Wander the waterfront or discover the area's sunrises.

Halibut Point State Park and grainy quarry aerial view panorama and the coast aerial view in town of Rockport, Massachusetts MA, USA.

Cape Ann

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cape Ann during your travels in Rockport. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Hammond Castle

You can browse the exhibits at Hammond Castle, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Gloucester. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

Learn about the local history of Ipswich with a stop at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

The beach at Sandy Point State Reservation

Plum Island Point

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Plum Island Point during your trip to Newburyport? Take some time to visit the shops in this walkable area.

Salem Common

Salem Common is just one of the places to see in Salem, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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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.

Downtown Salem

While you're in Downtown Salem, take in top sights like Peabody Essex Museum and jump on the metro at Salem Station to see more of the city.

Beautiful sunset of Eastern Point Lighthouse at Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA. The Lighthouse is One of Five iconic lighthouses along the Cape Ann coastline.

East Gloucester

If you're spending some time in East Gloucester, Good Harbor Beach and Niles Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Gloucester

While visiting Downtown Gloucester, you might make a stop by sights like Cape Ann Museum and Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch.

Marblehead Historic District

While visiting Marblehead Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Marblehead Museum & Historical Society and Gas House Beach.

Peabody City Hall at 24 Lowell Street in downtown Peabody, Massachusetts MA, USA.

South Peabody

While South Peabody may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Rebecca Nurse Homestead and Witch House.

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