Going to north boston coast 9/30-10/2: Any suggestions?

[lindysalsagal]

Salisbury Beach State reservation. I don't know the area at all. I'll have a car. Where should I visit??

[Fla Dem]

2. Rockport, Gloucester, Salem, Newbury Port.

Little bit of a ride, but just hop onto 495 south and head for Concord and Lexington. So much to see, so much early American History. Have a great time.

Oh and it isn't the North Coast of Boston. It's just the North Shore.

[lindysalsagal]

3. K. Thanks.

[Sedona]

4. That's the Naath Shoa!

See Salem!

[petronius]

5. If you like museums, the Peabody-Essex in Salem is awesome (and Salem is

great in general). The Saugus Iron Works is really interesting, if you've never seen anything like it. There are a lot of places to bike near and along the coast (which is gorgeous), and the various towns/cities along the coast--Gloucester, Portsmouth, etc--all offer historical interest and good walking, shopping, sitting opportunities...

[lindysalsagal]

6. Thanks, everyone. Looking forward to going "noath"!

Fingers crossed it's not constant rain...

[Little Star]

7. Take a look through this visitor guide....

http://northofboston.org/

Hope you have a nice visit.

[DFW]

8. I've been going to Massachusetts for my summer vacation for over 30 years

And it's 4500 miles from where I live. We love it there. We go to Truro, which is different from where you're headed, but I'm sure you'll love it.

If you've never seen whales up close, make sure to go on a whale watch. They have been very frisky this year, and once you've seem them up close, you'll understand why "save the whales" is more than just a cliché expression.

[lindysalsagal]

9. I'm only 5 hours from the cape so I get to truro every year. Gorgeous.

This is north of boston, and I don't know the neighborhood,.

[seaglass]

10. What are your interests? I'm familiar with the area and would suggest going north to Portsmouth NH

and then if you are interested in outlet shopping Kittery ME. Tons of stores:

http://www.thekitteryoutlets.com/

If you go to Kittery you should make a stop at this candy store - lots of good old school candy

http://www.yummies.com/

If you like seafood, I recommend Brown's in Seabrook NH - it's BYOB, casual, good food

http://www.brownslobsterpound.com/index.php

[DFW]

11. I don't know the North Shore either

Wish I could help out, but that's unknown territory for me.

[Little Star]

12. I forgot about this place......

and it's only about a half hour from where your staying. Don't know if you like this kind of stuff but I've been there and it was interesting. http://www.strawberybanke.org/index.cfm

[lindysalsagal]

13. Thanks, everyone!