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Pictured here: The House of the Seven Gables, the oldest surviving wooden mansion in New England

Literary Legends

The North of Boston region was the inspiration and/or home to a number of well-known authors and poets including Robert Frost, John Updike and Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Pictured here: The Georgian Mansion known as Glen Magna Farms in Danvers

Architectural Beauty

The 34 cities and towns North of Boston provide an array of significant architectural designs. Many of these formerly private homes are now open to the public for tours.

Pictured here: Granite Pier View, Rockport

Traditional New England

You'll find all the charms of New England in the North of Boston region, from wooden clapboard house, unique shops and plenty of boats and buoys.

Pictured here: one of the many antique dealers in Essex

Antique Shops in Seaside Towns

Essex and Ipswich and Rowley are home to more than a dozen antique dealers within an easy 10 mile radius. These communities also offer some of the best fried clams in the state. Make a day of shopping and dining.

Pictured here: Salem Witch Museum, the most visited museum in Salem

America's Witch Hysteria

The Witch Hysteria of 1692 is a tragic piece of our nation's history. The North of Boston region is home to many towns that have direct ties to the Witch Trials including Marblehead, Danvers, Topsfield and most noteably Salem.

Pictured here: Friendly ghosts welcome visitors

America's Halloween Headquarters

There is no place quite like the North of Boston region during Halloween. With fall foliage at its peak, and more than 3000 practicing Witches living in the region, Halloween is quite the celebration.

Pictured here: Artists capturing the beautiful scenes from Bass Rocks, Gloucester

Scenic Beauty to Inspire

The light in the North of Boston region has inspired painters and artists for centuries.

Pictured here: A deep sea fishing excursion

Outdoor Activities for everyone

Whale Watching from the banks of the North of Boston region is best. We are the closest point in MA to the whale feeding grounds, meaning less time on the boat before whale sightings or deep sea fishing can begin.

Pictured here: Holiday Strollers Enjoy Marblehead's annual holiday stroll

Holiday Charm

The North of Boston region is decked out for the holiday season from November through January 1. Holiday strolls and Santa's arrival by helicopter, sled and of course, lobster boat, add to the charm of the season. Photo credit Leslie Gould

Pictured here: Marshes in Gloucester, America's oldest seaport

Unique Fall Foliage Options

Fall in New England is a beautiful time to visit. The North of Boston region is home to miles of open marsh land which change color with the autumn leaves for a truly unique and scenic twist.