Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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ne Georgetown what to do The essential stops for your Georgetown visit. On the Town Sedler's Village Antiques Owners Bob and Pat Sedler have added gleaming American- made wood furniture, some of which Bob designs himself, to their dazzling array of antiques, collectables, vintage clothes, lamps, jewelry, dolls, and more. Located in a rambling 1860 Victorian farmhouse, Sedler's was one of the North Shore's first antique co-ops. There is so much here, it's hard to describe everything, so it's best to go look for yourself. Pat says her husband insists on being open seven days a week, so you can drop by anytime. 51 W. Main St., 978-352-8282, sedlersvillage.com. Instant Replays Most kids (and their feet) grow so fast that their soccer shoes and ski boots are still like new before they no longer fit. That's what Todd Newton counts on as he resells used athletic equipment, including mountain bikes, snowboards, basketball shirts, and even pogo sticks, all in good condition (he's picky) and at great prices. Post Office Building, 64 Central St., 978-768-7541. Pentucket Pond The pond is stocked every spring with rainbow trout and sometimes browns and brookies, as well as largemouth bass. The Georgetown Fish and Game Club holds an annual ice fishing derby, but if you're not into fish- ing, the skating is just fine. 11 Lake Ave., 978-352-9831, georgetownfishandgame. com. Rory O'Connor's Irish Pub Come for the traditional Irish pub food—Guinness beef stew, fish and chips, shepherd's pie, chicken curry, and homemade bread pudding—plus a fire in the big stone hearth and live Irish music Tuesday and Sunday. You'll think you're back in Galway, which is just how new owner Mike Beatty wants it. 19 W. Main St., 978-769-5053, roryocon- 40 nshoremag.com January/February 2012 norsishpub.com. Georgetown-Rowley State Park Watch the woods fill up with snow as you cross-country ski or snowshoe through a winter wonderland. Bring your dog: This 1,112-acre forest provides plenty of trees and trails to keep him busy. Pingree Farm Road, 978-887-5931. mass.gov/dcr/parks/ northeast/grow.htm. Nunan Florist and Greenhouses This 86-year-old greenhouse grows thousands of its own plants in 20 greenhouses that owners Bill Guerrini and Steve Flynn—along with no fewer than five floral designers and expert horticultur- alists—tend to with TLC. 269 Central St. (Route 97), 978-352-8179, nunans.com. Pratt Hobby Shop Pratt's has managed to stay Village Antiques; Rory O'Connor's Irish Pub; Nunan Florist and Greenhouses; Twisdenwood Horse Farm. By Georgetown: Clockwise from top left, Sedler's afloat for 35 years, offering all things fast– Traxxas racing trucks (zero to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds!), sailboats, and remote-con- trol airplanes. It also hosts remote-control races and offers model airplane flying les- sons. 20 E. Main St., 800-870-4068, prat- thobbyshop.com. Twisdenwood Horse Farm Jill Bowden offers lessons for children and adults, beginner to advanced, using the farm's four roomy barns, three riding rings (one indoor), and open grass hacking track. Tally ho! 240 Andover St., 978-314-8258, twisdenwoodfarm.com. photographs by robert boyd