Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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70 "Manchester Harbor is one of the quintessential New England views," Harris says. "It just doesn't get prettier than that." Route 127 from Beverly to Manchester. This small stretch of the Essex County Scenic Byway provides stunning glimpses of wave-pounded stones and tree-lined coast. Pull over near Endicott College to snap a photo or just spend a few minutes enjoying the sight. the stone tower in Lynn Woods. One of the largest municipal parks in the country, Lynn Woods is a forested oasis in the middle of the city. From the top of the 48-foot stone tower—the highest point in the city—visitors can view the Lynn waterfront and the Boston skyline. Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich. Beyond the stunning architecture and landscaping the estate offers, the top of the hill looks out across moody marshes, white-sand beaches, and undulating coastline. early and go birdwatching on Plum Island. First thing in the morning, the sun paints the marsh grasses golden, the waves hiss on the sand, and a chorus of birds serenade your walk. It is several of the region's natural highlights all rolled into a few perfect hours. some fried clams at J.T. Farnham's in Essex, bring your meal out to the marshside picnic tables, and take in the undulating course of the Essex River through the graceful grassy marsh. Harold Parker State Forest in Andover. This unassuming property is a hidden gem for enjoying the beauty of New England woodlands and wetlands, with trails circling peaceful ponds and traversing swamps. Canoeing and kayaking are also popular here. along the Merrimack River in Amesbury. Start on Main Street near Lowell's Boat Shop—the oldest operating boat shop in the United States—and travel along the water on Merrimac Street and Pleasant Valley Road to watch the broad, pine-edged river rolling out to the sea. the Appleton Farms Grass Rides in Hamilton and Ipswich. Five miles of wide paths were originally designed for carriages to pass. Today, walkers can wander through cow-dotted pastures, through wooded stretches, and up hills that offer bucolic views of agricultural land and forest. Clockwise from top left, Bird watching at Plum Island, Harold Parker Reserve, Merrimack River in Amesbury, and Lynn Woods Tower PHOTOGRAPH, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT BY ALAN B. SCHROEDER/SHUTTERSTOCK, BY MARIE CHRISTIANE/SHUTTERSTOCK, BY JARED GARDNER/SHUTTERSTOCK, AND BY JACK BOUDREAU