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Things To Do in Beverly, Massachusetts

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Lynch Park & Beach

This 16-acre waterfront park on Beverly Cove features formal Italianate gardens, two sandy beaches perfect for swimming, a playground, picnic areas, and a seasonal concession stand. It’s ideal for a family day at the shore or a sunset stroll along the ocean.

Lynch Park & Beach

Phone: (978) 921-6067

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Dane Street Beach

This family-friendly beach offers a gentle sandy shoreline ideal for young swimmers, adjacent grassy picnic spots, and free parking for residents. It’s a quieter alternative for a lazy summer afternoon by the water.

Dane Street Beach

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Independence Park

Perched on a rocky cove, this small beach park offers stunning ocean vistas, rocky ledges for sunbathing, and a sandy inlet ideal for a quick dip. It’s a great spot for a picnic or photography at low tide.

Independence Park

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West Beach

This mile-long stretch of sand in Beverly Farms boasts oceanfront walking paths and tidepools at low tide. Outside the summer season, it’s open year-round for beachcombing and peaceful coastal views.

West Beach

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Cabot Performing Arts Center

Housed in the restored 1920 Mediterranean-Revival Cabot Street Cinema Theatre, this venue features frescoed ceilings, a golden dome, and a vintage pipe organ. Catch independent films, concerts, and community events here year-round.

Cabot Performing Arts Center

Phone: (978) 922-4302

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North Shore Music Theatre

New England’s largest regional theater-in-the-round, this 1,500-seat venue stages Broadway-caliber musicals, celebrity concerts, and youth performances. It’s a must-visit for live-theater enthusiasts.

North Shore Music Theatre

Phone: (978) 232-7200

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Larcom Theatre

This intimate 600-seat performance space dates to 1912 and features a classic oak-and-marble lobby. Its diverse lineup includes live music, comedy, dance, and community theatre.

Larcom Theatre

Phone: (978) 922-7336

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Montaubart College Galleries & Exhibitions

Explore rotating fine-art exhibitions, digital media showcases, and student installations at this downtown art college. Public receptions and gallery talks occur frequently.

Art gallery interior

Phone: (978) 921-4242

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Long Hill Estate

This 114-acre Trustees property includes a Federal-style mansion, formal gardens, woodlands, and over three miles of walking trails. Seasonal events and guided garden tours are offered spring through fall.

Long Hill Estate

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John Hale Farm & Museum

Step back to 1694 at the colonial home of Rev. John Hale, Beverly’s first minister. Period furnishings, gardens, and costumed interpreters bring early New England life and Salem witch-trial history to life.

John Hale Farm & Museum

Phone: (978) 922-1186

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John Balch House Museum

Tour one of America’s oldest wood-frame houses, built in 1679, and learn about colonial architecture and early settler life through guided visits and special events.

John Balch House Museum

Phone: (978) 922-1186

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John Cabot House Museum

Explore Beverly’s first brick mansion from 1781 on self-guided tours, featuring Federal-period rooms, rotating exhibits on early maritime history, and special lectures.

John Cabot House Museum

Phone: (978) 922-1186 ext. 202

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Exercise Conant House Museum

Visit the c.1695 home of exercise-minded settler Exercise Conant, with fine Georgian architectural details and exhibits on Beverly’s First Period heritage.

Exercise Conant House Museum

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Oliver Wendell Holmes Summer House

Explore the summer home of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., designated a National Historic Landmark, and learn about his life through guided tours by appointment.

Oliver Wendell Holmes Summer House

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Historic Beverly Walking Tours

Join guided walking tours highlighting Beverly’s 17th- to 19th-century architecture, civic spaces, and maritime heritage—ideal for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts.

Historic walking tour

Phone: (978) 922-1186

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Beverly Depot Architecture Tour

Admire the 1897 brownstone depot designed by Bradford Lee Gilbert and learn about the role of railroads in New England’s industrial expansion.

Beverly Depot

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Hospital Point Lighthouse

View the active 1872 brick lighthouse and granite foundation guiding Salem Harbor vessels, then stroll along the spit for harbor and Salem skyline vistas.

Hospital Point Lighthouse

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Fish Flake Hill Historic District Tour

Wander this 35-acre district of colonial and Federal homes once owned by Revolutionary War ship captains, featuring well-preserved 18th-century architecture along Front Street.

Fish Flake Hill Historic District

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Odd Fellows’ Hall Architectural Sight

This 1893 Gothic Revival brick hall at Cabot and Broadway features pointed arches and ornate fraternal symbolism—an urban landmark of 19th-century civic architecture.

Odd Fellows’ Hall

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U.S. Post Office – Beverly Main

Marvel at this 1910 Classical Revival sandstone building with Greek-columned façades, designed by James K. Taylor, anchoring Odell Park.

Beverly Main Post Office

Phone: (978) 922-2744

NRHP nomination

Hardie Building Tours (Montserrat College)

Tour the restored 1909 Hardie School—now studios, galleries, and digital labs—and see how a historic brick structure was adaptively reused for art education.

Hardie Building, Montserrat College

Phone: (978) 921-4242

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Beverly Farmers Market

Browse fresh local produce, artisanal cheeses, baked goods, and handcrafted items every Saturday morning in downtown Beverly. A great way to meet locals and taste regional flavors.

Farmers Market

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Beverly Arts District (Rantoul St.)

Stroll down Rantoul Street to discover public murals, artist studios, pop-up galleries, and monthly art walks featuring live music and local crafts.

Street art mural

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Eastern Edge Kayaks

Rent a kayak or join a guided tour of Beverly Cove and Salem Harbor. Perfect for spotting seabirds, seals, and coastal landmarks from the water.

Kayak on water

Phone: (978) 927-1797

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Beverly Municipal Golf Course

Play an 18-hole public course featuring rolling fairways, well-maintained greens, and occasional ocean glimpses. Club rentals and a pro shop are available.

Golf course

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Sculpture Garden at Montserrat College

Discover outdoor sculptures and installations by students and visiting artists scattered throughout the campus grounds on a self-guided walk.

Outdoor sculpture

Phone: (978) 921-4242

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Public Art Murals Walk

Follow a mapped route of over a dozen vibrant murals across downtown Beverly, celebrating local history, culture, and artistic talent.

Urban murals

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Beverly Skate Park

Show off tricks on bowls, ramps, and rails at this free public skate park designed for all skill levels. Helmets required.

Skate park

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Lynch Park Tennis Courts

Grab a racket and enjoy open-air tennis with ocean views; courts are first-come, first-served, with night lighting for evening play.

Tennis courts

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Lynch Park Playground & Splash Pad

Little ones will love the colorful playground and seasonal splash pad at Lynch Park—perfect for beating the heat on a summer day.

Playground and splash pad

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Beverly Public Library

Visit this architecturally striking library for free Wi-Fi, community events, rotating art displays, and a children’s reading garden.

Public library

Phone: (978) 921-6062

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Beverly Haunted History Ghost Tour

After dark, explore Beverly’s shadowy past on a lantern-lit ghost tour through historic districts, hearing spooky tales of early settlers and maritime tragedies.

Ghost tour

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Victorian Architecture Self-Guided Tour

Download a map and explore Beverly’s ornate Victorian homes on Essex, Cabot, and Rantoul Streets—each block reveals unique gingerbread trim and polychrome brickwork.

Victorian house

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Map & guide

First Friday Beverly Art Walk

On the first Friday of each month, galleries, shops, and restaurants host open studios, pop-up exhibitions, live music, and artist talks throughout downtown.

Art walk

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Debar Pond Conservation Area

Hike secluded woodland trails around a serene pond habitat teeming with birds, turtles, and seasonal wildflowers—ideal for nature photography and peaceful walks.

Woodland trail

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North Shore Arts Association

Browse rotating exhibitions by regional artists, attend hands-on workshops, and enjoy live performances at this historic gallery housed in a 19th-century mansion.

Gallery interior

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Beverly Wine & Food Crawl

Sample craft beers, boutique wines, and gourmet bites at participating downtown restaurants and bars on this self-paced evening crawl.

Wine and food

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Sunset Cruise on Salem Harbor

Depart from the Lynch Park boat ramp for a two-hour sunset schooner cruise, complete with commentary on coastal landmarks and local lore.

Sailing boat

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Sailing Lessons at Beverly Yacht Club

Learn to sail on Salem Harbor with certified instructors; programs available for juniors and adults. Membership not required for lessons.

Sailboat on water

Phone: (978) 921-1518

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Beach Yoga at Lynch Park

Join sunrise or sunset yoga sessions on the sand, led by certified instructors—bring your own mat and enjoy the sound of the surf.

Yoga on beach

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