34 nshoremag.com April 2014
The Tap Brewing Company Sip craft
beers like Whittier White and Leather
Lips on The Tap's deck overlooking the
Merrimack River. 100 Washington St.,
978-374-1117, tapbrewingcompany.com.
Winnekenni Castle This beautiful stone
castle hosts special events throughout the
year; it overlooks Kenoza Lake and miles
of hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing
trails. Castle Rd., 978-521-1686, winnekenni.
com. Essex Street Grille Excellent food
and martinis and a relaxed downtown at-
mosphere make it a local favorite. 25 Essex
St., 978-372-4477, essexstreetgrille.com. Jo-
seph's Trattoria Bakery Café
A perennial
BONS winner, Joseph's sets the standard
for exquisite Tuscan fare, to-die-for cakes,
colorful Italian cookies, and the best
tiramisu around. 145 Oxford Ave., 978-374-
8288, josephstrattoria.com. Ski Bradford
Skiers and snowboarders flock to family-
friendly Ski Bradford for clinics, lessons,
a terrain park, and race club. South Cross
Rd., 978-373-0071, skibradford.com. But-
tonwoods Museum
See Native American
artifacts, antique buildings, and relics
of Haverhill's shoemaking heritage. 240
Water St., 978-374-4626, haverhillhistory.
org. John Greenleaf Whittier Birthplace
Visit the First Period home where Haver-
hill's hometown poet and abolitionist
was born. 305 Whittier Rd., 978-373-3979,
johngreenleafwhittier.com. Sparky's Wings
and Things
Wing connoisseurs will feel
right at home at Sparky's, where wings
are sauced with everything from PB&J to
super-hot ghost peppers. 20 Emerson St.,
978-521-1009, sparkyswings.biz. Keon's
Upscale food, wine dinners, and interior
décor that recalls the building's history
arts district. 80 Wingate St., 978-372-2260,
anglesandart.com. The Grill Next Door
This restaurant is outside downtown,
but has a strong following thanks to its
ever-changing beer menu and cask nights.
653 Broadway, 978-241-7337, thegrillnext-
door.net. Lakeview Kitchen Freshly made
baked goods, specialty foods, cheeses, and
lunch set apart the new spot in Bradford.
151 South Main St., 978-994-9508. Renais-
sance Country Club
An 18-hole Brian
Silva golf course and 30,000-square-foot
clubhouse make for ideal leisure. 377 Ke-
noza St., 978-556-0900, renaissancema.com.
Barking Dog Ale House Scrumptious pub
fare, 40 draft lines, and excellent ambi-
ance make this a hip hangout. 77 Washing-
ton St., 978-914-6200, barkingdogale.com.
Smith Motor Sales The Mercedes-Benz
dealer is strategically located and profes-
sional at all times. 420 River St., 978-372-
2552, smithmercedesdealer.com
make it a perfect date-night spot. 105
Washington St., 978-521-0112, keons.com.
Bradford Country Club After playing this
18-hole, par-70 golf course, grab a burger
at its Shamrock Grille. 201 Chadwick Rd.,
978-372-8587, bradfordcc.com. Sage Art
Gallery
Check out works by local artists
in this sweet, sunny gallery. 136 Washing-
ton St., 978-973-6648, sageartgallery.com.
Riverside Park Ball fields, playgrounds,
walking trails, open space, and the adja-
cent Trinity Stadium make Riverside Park
a sports mecca. 163 Lincoln Ave., 978-521-
4490 Tacos Lupita For the freshest, most
authentic tacos and burritos, nothing
beats Tacos Lupita. 194 River St., 978-374-
1839. Krueger Flatbread Flatbread pizza
and calzones cooked in rustic pizza ovens
make Krueger a foodie favorite. 142 Essex
St., 978-373-3434, kruegerflatbread.com. An-
gles and Art
This custom framing and fine
arts gallery anchors the Wingate Street
Certain Stops
Winnekenni
Castle is built
from native stone.
Below, Lakeview
Kitchen supplies
specialty items like
fine cheeses.
what to do
On the
Town
Items for your
Haverhill itinerary
Haverhill
ne
photographs by robert boyd
KJ Apr14 Haverhill.indd 34 2/20/14 5:45 PM
