Guidebook for Marblehead
Entertainment & Activities
Luxury cinema with comfy seats a short walk from home! Food and beverages available for purchase at the cinema to boot!
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Warwick Place
123 Pleasant StLuxury cinema with comfy seats a short walk from home! Food and beverages available for purchase at the cinema to boot!
Marblehead Little Theater produces high quality community theater a stone's throw from the house.
Marblehead Little Theatre
12 School StMarblehead Little Theater produces high quality community theater a stone's throw from the house.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful view of Marblehead harbor and Salem Sound. If you make this a walking destination, you'll see the best of Marblehead along the way.
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Fort Sewall
8 Fort Sewall LnBeautiful view of Marblehead harbor and Salem Sound. If you make this a walking destination, you'll see the best of Marblehead along the way.
Another great spot for views of the harbor and Salem Sound. To get there, you pass through Marblehead Neck, an area with stunning homes.
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Chandler Hovey Park
Lighthouse LaneAnother great spot for views of the harbor and Salem Sound. To get there, you pass through Marblehead Neck, an area with stunning homes.
Accessible by foot for about 1.5 hours on either side of low tide, this island offers stunning views of Salem Sound and Marblehead. A great picnic spot up on the field. There are lovely trails up the wooded hill, but you need to be careful of poison ivy!
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Crowninshield Island
Accessible by foot for about 1.5 hours on either side of low tide, this island offers stunning views of Salem Sound and Marblehead. A great picnic spot up on the field. There are lovely trails up the wooded hill, but you need to be careful of poison ivy!
A lovely park in the heart of old town that offers beautiful harbor and town views.
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Crocker Park
A lovely park in the heart of old town that offers beautiful harbor and town views.
Gashouse Beach and Gerry Island – One of Monica's very favorite places is at the end of Gashouse Lane. Gashouse Beach is very smal, especially at high tide, but has lovely views. The sand gives way to a rocky bottom as you enter the water, so swimming either requires water shoes or a person who isn't put off by rocks and sometimes a little seaweed. Low tide gives you the opportunity to walk out to Gerry Island and enjoy great views of Salem Sound, and perhaps an encounter with a wild turkey or two. There's a rocky little beach you can climb down to if you want to have a very private swim into a mooring area. It's great for picnicking. But *be careful* of two things: poison ivy, and watch the tide, as the rocky pathway out to the island gets covered over as the tide comes in!
Gerry Island
Gashouse Beach and Gerry Island – One of Monica's very favorite places is at the end of Gashouse Lane. Gashouse Beach is very smal, especially at high tide, but has lovely views. The sand gives way to a rocky bottom as you enter the water, so swimming either requires water shoes or a person who isn't put off by rocks and sometimes a little seaweed. Low tide gives you the opportunity to walk out to Gerry Island and enjoy great views of Salem Sound, and perhaps an encounter with a wild turkey or two. There's a rocky little beach you can climb down to if you want to have a very private swim into a mooring area. It's great for picnicking. But *be careful* of two things: poison ivy, and watch the tide, as the rocky pathway out to the island gets covered over as the tide comes in!
Arts & Culture
Featuring local artists, this gallery always has something surprising to offer. Housed in a very old home worth a visit on it's own, the gift shop is a fun spot to browse.
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Marblehead Arts Association
8 Hooper StFeaturing local artists, this gallery always has something surprising to offer. Housed in a very old home worth a visit on it's own, the gift shop is a fun spot to browse.
A quick stop in the Selectman's room to view the famous "Spirit of '76" painting is worth your while. A browse around the room, and in the adjoining museum, gives some interesting quick glimpses into Marblehead's heritage.
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Abbot Hall
188 Washington StA quick stop in the Selectman's room to view the famous "Spirit of '76" painting is worth your while. A browse around the room, and in the adjoining museum, gives some interesting quick glimpses into Marblehead's heritage.
For a deeper dive into local history, art and culture, The Marblehead Museum has several offerings. More details at marbleheadmuseum.org.
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Marblehead Museum
170 Washington StFor a deeper dive into local history, art and culture, The Marblehead Museum has several offerings. More details at marbleheadmuseum.org.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Me & Thee has been bringing world-renowned singer-songwriters to Marblehead for decades. The intimate concerts take place in the Unitarian Universalist Church right in the heart of Marblehead's Old Town.
Me & Thee Coffee House
28 Mugford StThe Me & Thee has been bringing world-renowned singer-songwriters to Marblehead for decades. The intimate concerts take place in the Unitarian Universalist Church right in the heart of Marblehead's Old Town.
Food Scene
Delicious (and budget-friendly) Vietnamese fare just around the corner. I'm partial to the Pho, but the eggplant is also lip-smacking and can be added to any of their rice bowls.
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Soall Bistro
10 Bessom StDelicious (and budget-friendly) Vietnamese fare just around the corner. I'm partial to the Pho, but the eggplant is also lip-smacking and can be added to any of their rice bowls.
This place has stood the test of time in Marblehead, which is it's own recommendation. Hearty Italian fare, generous portions, warm lively ambiance and delicious cocktails. I'm still trying to master their cucumber martini...
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Caffé Italia Trattoria
10 School StThis place has stood the test of time in Marblehead, which is it's own recommendation. Hearty Italian fare, generous portions, warm lively ambiance and delicious cocktails. I'm still trying to master their cucumber martini...
Upscale French-American fusion cuisine in a fun, elegant setting. You need to have reservations or get there early to grab a seat at the bar. The classic steak-frites is outstanding, as is the burger. Everything here is delicious, really.
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5 Corners Kitchen
2 School StUpscale French-American fusion cuisine in a fun, elegant setting. You need to have reservations or get there early to grab a seat at the bar. The classic steak-frites is outstanding, as is the burger. Everything here is delicious, really.
A Marblehead institution located right on the harbor with wonderful views, food and service.
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The Landing Restaurant
81 Front StreetA Marblehead institution located right on the harbor with wonderful views, food and service.
On Pickering Wharf on the waterfront in Salem, this large, bustling spot has great views, ample patio seating and a delicious and creative seafood menu.
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Finz
86 Wharf StOn Pickering Wharf on the waterfront in Salem, this large, bustling spot has great views, ample patio seating and a delicious and creative seafood menu.
Another Marblehead institution, The Barnacle is perched on a rock facing the harbor on the way to Fort Sewell, and offers great clam chowder, lobster rolls, strong drinks and fried seafood. A come-as-you-are spot with spectacular views.
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Barnacle Restaurant Inc
141 Front StAnother Marblehead institution, The Barnacle is perched on a rock facing the harbor on the way to Fort Sewell, and offers great clam chowder, lobster rolls, strong drinks and fried seafood. A come-as-you-are spot with spectacular views.
For breakfast, the Driftwood is a cash-only spot that offers a classic seaside diner-style experience - it's a town institution and a little on the rickety side, but a real gem.
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Driftwood Restaurant
63 Front StFor breakfast, the Driftwood is a cash-only spot that offers a classic seaside diner-style experience - it's a town institution and a little on the rickety side, but a real gem.
Wonderful coffee selection, fresh in-house baked goods and fun local ambiance.
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Java Sun Coffee Roasters Inc
35 Atlantic AveWonderful coffee selection, fresh in-house baked goods and fun local ambiance.
A local favorite in the heart of old town. In addition to a very large muffin selection, they serve a full breakfast and have a broad selection sandwiches.
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The Muffin Shop
126 Washington StA local favorite in the heart of old town. In addition to a very large muffin selection, they serve a full breakfast and have a broad selection sandwiches.
Serving up healthy fare sourced locally, and very nice coffee. Very friendly service.
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Eat Well Kitchen
12 Atlantic AveServing up healthy fare sourced locally, and very nice coffee. Very friendly service.
For upscale takeout, wines, spirits, cheeses, desserts any other treat you can think of, you can't go wrong with Shubie's. A Marblehead institution for over 60 years, it is a 5-10 minute walk from the house.
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Shubie's Marketplace
16 Atlantic AveFor upscale takeout, wines, spirits, cheeses, desserts any other treat you can think of, you can't go wrong with Shubie's. A Marblehead institution for over 60 years, it is a 5-10 minute walk from the house.
Located a five minute walk from the house next door to the movie theater, The Beacon has a nice mid-priced menu, ample outdoor seating, and live music several nights a week.
The Beacon Restaurant and Bar
Located a five minute walk from the house next door to the movie theater, The Beacon has a nice mid-priced menu, ample outdoor seating, and live music several nights a week.
Plus Cafe
34 Atlantic AvePlus Cafe has a reputation for its pastries. A 7-10 minute walk from the house!