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APRIL 2021
FAC E S + P L AC E S
STO P F O R : A PADDLE ON THE RIVER
If sitting on e Tap's deck makes you want to
get onto the Merrimack River as well as next to
it, head to the city's public dock right behind
the restaurant, where you'll find standup
paddleboard and kayak rentals courtesy of
Plum Island Kayak's kiosk that operates there
over the summer. Owner Ken Taylor says it's
a great spot to enjoy a wide, easy stretch of an
urban waterway.
STO P F O R : SOME YOGA
e Yoga Tree's indoor space is stunning, with
huge windows overlooking the river. But to get
even more in touch with Haverhill's beauty,
try its outdoor classes, which are held both on
the downtown boardwalk and just down the
road at Winnekenni Castle, says owner Ally
Vallieres. Check online for a full schedule.
STO P F O R : A DETOUR TO RAIL TRAIL
At the end of Washington Street, cross over
the Merrimack River via the Comeau Bridge
into Bradford. Take a left onto South Elm
Street, and you'll find the entrance to the
Bradford Rail Trail, a paved riverside path
that's dotted with public art sculptures. The
Rail Trail will soon be extended further, but
until then, use the Basiliere Bridge to cross
over the river again and back into vibrant
downtown Haverhill.
MUST-DO: L I V E + P L AY
PHOTOGRAPHS
BY DOUG LEVY
Scenes from
downtown Haverhill,
which has a vibrant
arts community.
Golfers love Haverhill for
its variety of courses for
every interest and skill
level, including Bradford
Country Club
201
Chadwick Rd., 978-372-
8587, bradfordcc.com;
Crystal Lake Golf Club
940 N Broadway, 978-
377-0655, crystallake-
golf.com;
Renaissance
Golf Club,
377 Kenoza
St., 978-556-0900,
renaissancema.com;
Haverhill Golf & Country
Club,
58 Brickett
Lane, 978-373-1146,
haverhillcc.com; and
Murphy's Garrison Golf
Center 654 Hilldale
Ave., 978-374-9380,
garrisongolf.com
Ski Bradford, Haverhill's
premier ski area, is just
a few miles from its busy
downtown. 60 South
Cross Rd., 978-373-0071,
skibradford.com
Tattersall Farm's historic
property features
wooded trails, 19th-
century plantings,
community garden plots,
working hay fields, and
family-friendly events and
educational programs.
542 North Broadway,
tattersallfarm.weebly.com
Visit this beautiful winery
to sample local wines
and take part in fun
activities, like yoga in
the vineyard, at Willow
Spring Vineyards.
840 West Lowell
Ave., 978-374-1473,
willowspringvineyards.com
Hike, swim, and boat
at the Lake Saltonstall
Conservation Area
also
known as Plug Pond.
Mill St. and Sanders Rd.,
cityofhaverhill.com
