Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 32 APRIL 2021 FAC E S + P L AC E S another mixed-use building with residences, a UMass Lowell satellite campus, local businesses, and the riverfront tacos and tequila restaurant Barrio. From there, stroll along the river on the newly extended wooden boardwalk to Washington Square. STO P F O R : AN ART BREAK Downtown Haverhill is filled with art, from the oversized, stylized shoe sculptures that commemorate the city's shoe-making heritage to e Switchboard, where an artist-in-residence program, studio space, and community events breathe life into the downtown creative scene. Around corners and down alleyways, murals splash color and stories across the buildings' brick walls. Inside Shoe Town Art Center art classes get people of all ages creating. Mark your calendar this summer for the Haverhill Art Walks, running the second Saturday of the month from May-September. Padilla says visitors can expect an ever- changing lineup of plein air artists working on the boardwalk, musicians in alleyways, art displays, self-guided tours, and more. Emerge from the boardwalk back onto Washington Street, where you'll continue your walk downtown. Be sure to look up at the antique architecture as you stroll past storefronts like the women's clothing boutique Opal & Oak. STO P F O R : A BITE AND A BEER Downtown Haverhill is filled with restaurants, and the city and chamber of commerce have worked closely with them to ensure outdoor dining could thrive throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Expect more of that this year. "On Washington Square and up Washington Street, the sidewalks are just filled with tables," says Melissa Seavey, member relations specialist for the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce. For a great sampling of local fare, don't miss Haverhill Restaurant Week, August 20 to 27. One standout is The Tap Brewing Company, with its outdoor dining deck overlooking the river, a historic space that's been a restaurant since 1897, and serves locally made craft beer. Try its pre-Prohibition style J.M. Hickey Lager, going on draft in April and named for the original bar's owner, says head brewer and brewery manager Jason Barnum. MUST-DO: S H O P + R E N E W Skin Serenity Medispa helps your body and skin look and feel their best. 545 Main St., 978-226-3749, skinserenitymedispa.com Opal & Oak Boutique is in the heart of downtown and offers a trendy selection of women's clothing and accessories. 50 Washington St., 978-519-8860, shopopalandoak.com The Color Mint offers hand-selected clothing and accessories in both its brick-and-mortar boutique and pop-up trailer. 25 Railroad Square #205, 978-241-9690, shopthecolormint.com Humble Healings offers CBD products along with gifts, home items, and in-store events like tarot readings. 90 Washington Street, 978-519-8031, humblehealings.com Find beautiful and unique local art and thoughtfully curated gift items at The Winged Rabbit. 53 Wingate St., 978-556- 9366, thewingedrabbit.com Pamper yourself with the hair and nail services at downtown's lovely Le Posh Salon & Spa. 42 Washington St., 978-912- 7471, leposhsalon.com Veteran-owned Battle Grounds Coffee not only has great coffee and food, but also coffee subscriptions, apparel, and coffee gear like hand grinders and brewing tools. 39 Washington St., battlecoffee.com Experience fitness, swimming, and more at the brand-new, state- of-the-art facilities at Cedardale Health & Fitness. 931 Boston Road, 978-373-1596, cedardale- health.net Hike the miles of trails around Kenoza Lake at the 700-acre Winnekenni Park Conservation Area and enjoy the view from the picturesque hilltop Winnekenni Castle. Castle Rd., 978-521-1686, winnekenni.com Enjoy recreational and competitive swimming, classes, and community at The Bradford Swim Club & Recreation Center. 328 Salem St., 978-373-1051, bradfordswimclub.com Align your body, mind, and spirit at The Yoga Tree's indoor and outdoor classes. 90 Washington St., 978-914-0085, theyogatreestudio.com PHOTOGRAPH BY KEN WIEDEMANN/ISTOCK Winnekenni Castle is set on 700 acres of conservation land.