Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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90 JUNE + JULY 2023 I N - D E P T H Bryn Mill cofounder Andrew Purdy local produce, cheeses, wines, brews, and spirits from nearby makers. WHERE TO STAY: Head to The Litchfield Inn for a stylish stay in a classic Colonial estate with 32 chic rooms (some pet- friendly). Enjoy warm chocolate chip cookies upon arrival, bikes to borrow, complimentary refreshments in the lounge, and a full breakfast with a pancake bar and omelet station. While the property doesn't serve dinner, numerous locavore restaurants lie nearby. whitememorialcc.org INSIDER'S EATS: Locals adore Toast & Co.'s stellar lattes, Community Table's hyper-seasonal fare, and Arethusa Farm, which uses its dairy to make homemade ice cream, cheese, and upscale menu offerings at its restaurant Arethusa Al Tavolo. Another favorite is Materia Ristorante, which serves refined pastas and Italian fare and has four guestrooms should you wish to spend the night. PHOTOGRAPH BY RARE BRICK/COURTESY OF LARK NORTH SHORE STAYCATION Sometimes, all it takes is a change of scene to feel refreshed. Here are three local spots to transport you. BEAUPORT HOTEL GLOUCESTER Ensconce yourself in a posh oceanfront suite at Beauport Hotel Gloucester, a luxe property with a rooftop pool and bar, seafood- centric restaurant, complimentary bikes, and area shuttle service. beauporthotel.com BLUE, PLUM ISLAND Fall asleep to the surf on Newburyport's Plum Island at the beachy, pet-friendly Blue inn, complete with decked cottages and suites and breakfast delivered to your door in a basket. larkhotels.com SALEM WATERFRONT HOTEL Overlooking Pickering Wharf Marina, Salem Waterfront offers urban energy and laid-back comfort with nautical-themed rooms, a heated indoor pool, an indoor-outdoor patio restaurant, and complimentary shuttle service. salemwaterfronthotel.com IN THE KNOW Blue is the perfect summer spot to kick back and relax. 127 Main Street Andover, MA 978-475-2252 22 Holyoke Street Cambridge, MA 617-876-4900 Visit us in-store or scan to shop online