Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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AUGUST 2015 nshoremag.com | 205 photographs by Robert Benson about the islands' history. They have dory races, where they drag the do- ries all the way out to the islands. On Wednesdays, they usually go offshore deep-sea fishing, where we get to take our 'keepers' and see whales. Friday is always beach day, when Capt. Bob takes the lobsters caught that week and makes lobster rolls for the kids, who play beach games at Wingaersheek Beach. The pro- gram is incredible—there's nothing else like it." Newburyport, 508-451-0195, coastaldiscoveries.com CRANE ESTATE SUMMERQUEST CAMP Could there be more idyllic romping grounds than the 2,000-acre historic Crane Estate? Its rolling lawns, white sand beaches, surrounding salt marshes, and uninhabited islands make for an adventure wonderland full of place- based educational opportunities. As camp director Dorothy Antczak explains, "The stories conjured by camp educators are tied to underlying learning objectives. This is a way to get kids to flip a switch and use their own imaginations. Campers are encouraged to think of themselves as characters in an ever-unfolding drama." (It's sort of like Harry Potter meets Sid the Science Kid.) 290 Argilla Rd., Ipswich, 978-356-4351, the trustees.org R E A D E R S' C H O I C E C O A S T A L D I S C O V E R I E S LIVE MUSIC VENUE, INDOORS S H A L I N L I U P E R FO R M A N C E C E N T E R Beyond the stellar acoustics, thoughtful performances, shore setting, and intimate interior, Shalin Liu Performance Center is rich with history and enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence across the board. 37 Main St., Rockport, 978-546-7391, rockportmusic.org Shalin Liu Performance Center R E A D E R S' C H O I C E S H A L I N L I U P E R F O R M A N C E C E N T E R "What an extraordinary venue! Magnificent sound quality, not a bad seat in the house, and it's perfectly positioned for viewing sunsets to the soundtracks of world-class musicians. It's truly magical." –P.M.