Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 44 OCTOBER 2020 L I V E + P L AY blood (the spicy margarita features house- made habañero syrup and a cayenne salt rim). Capacity restrictions mean tableside service is speedy, and the perfect place to tuck away should reservations at hotel hotspot 1606 Restaurant get gobbled up. It's easy to see why, with prime beachfront real estate, heat lamps, and a stellar menu from acclaimed new chef John Welch that not surprisingly features some of the city's freshest catch. Main Street and the periphery presents myriad other options for seafood, including mainstay Tonno and its covered patio for outside seating. There's plenty else to do, with coffee shops, boutiques, and a bookstore should Beauport guests need a read to curl up with near their fireplace. The more adventurous can opt to download the HarborWalk app for a walking tour of fishing port history, or grab a complimentary bicycle from the hotel and head out a bit further. Stacy Boulevard hugs the Atlantic coastline and offers stunning ocean views, along with vibrant colors carefully curated to pop spring through fall. Hearty dahlias give oak and maple trees a run for their money, with a kaleidoscope of ochre, ruby, and gold fringing the path to Gloucester's iconic Fisherman's Monument. beauporthotel.com MARBLEHEAD: H A R B O R L I G H T I N N Fire chases away the chill inside and outside at Harbor Light Inn, thanks to the intimate poolside pit installed for the coziest of seasons. Nestled in the garden with just six by-reservation-only seats, innkeeper Carolyn Pyburn calls it an "in-house oasis" where guests can enjoy drinks from the on-site Tavern. More bubbles of the adult variety are available courtesy of the jetted tubs in several of the 20 guestrooms and five apartments, too. The bountiful breakfast buffet has been replaced this season with personalized trays, each day with a different hot offering (some fall highlights include brown-butter-glazed pumpkin bread). But for those who haven't had their fill, Pyburn recommends filling up one of the inn's picnic baskets with a feast from Shubie's, where a lip-smacking feast of gourmet cheeses and charcuterie awaits. Looking for indulgences of the chocolate variety? Stowaway Sweets has installed a new walk-up window for those who want a nibble from the confectioner that's served Luxury Staycation If you're looking to enjoy a Five-Star stay in a safe environment, head to the Boston Harbor Hotel for a memorable getaway close to home. Safety has become the new luxury in travel. And with many of us having to cancel far-and-away plans this season in light of restrictions during the pandemic, a getaway close to home can be just the restorative ticket we need. One particular Five-Star hotel in Boston has taken cleanliness and guest safety to the next level. The waterfront Boston Harbor Hotel on Rowes Wharf—complete with a full-service 34-slip marina—has partnered with Bureau Veritas, and earned its SafeGuard Hygiene Excellence Label certification to safely reopen. In fact, the hotel has thought of every touch point right down to water service at the restaurant. Since June, the hotel has been welcoming back guests safely. "Boston Harbor Hotel's highest priority remains the health and safety of our guests and staff and their families. Collaborating with Bureau Veritas, we have developed our Enhanced Health and Safety Guidelines that ensure we consistently meet the most stringent hygiene and safety standards across our property," says Stephen Johnston, managing director and general manager of Boston Harbor Hotel. This iconic waterfront hotel with its grand archway and domed rotunda along the Rose Kennedy Greenway has been in the business of luxury for more than 30 years, putting guests, every want and need front and center. The hotel is known for its high standards of personalized luxury, offering an array of thoughtful amenities to guests. Concierge and around-the-clock staff will arrange every detail of your visit. "Minutes matter for our guests—luxury is time," says Johnston. Along with its 232 well-appointed guest rooms detailed with luxury linens, plush robes, handsome furnishings, nautical accents, marble baths, and soaking tubs, many rooms offer breathtaking panoramic views of Boston Harbor and the Boston skyline. Windows in the rooms are operable so you can enjoy the salty air and mesmerizing views while relaxing with a glass of champagne from the minibar. The indoor saltwater pool and a full service gym are available to guests on a by-appointment basis. Along with its own stellar Sea Grille restaurant serving up perfectly prepared seafood and steaks with both indoor and outdoor dining options along the Harbor Walk, the hotel is in walking distance to the best in Italian outdoor dining in the North End. Other attractions include the reopened Institute of Contemporary Art, the Boston Common, and a host of other favorite spots in the city—not to mention the Harbor Walk. bhh.com every White House administration since President Roosevelt. Either way, a walk on the beach is in order to work off some of those calories. Marblehead Harbor is among myriad landmarks on Harbor Light's self- Harbor Light Inn in Marblehead offers warm and welcoming rooms. guided walking tour map. "When you walk through downtown, it's kind of like walking through a free open-air history museum," says Pyburn of her native town's colonial charms. harborlightinn.com PHOTOGRAPH BY MATTHEW LOVETTE