Brooksby Farm
A 270-acre city-owned orchard dating to 1902, Brooksby Farm lets visitors pick seasonal fruit, meet barnyard animals, and browse a rustic farm store stocked with local jams and cider donuts. Wide grassy lawns and the Federal-era Smith-Appleton farmstead make this a favorite family outing spot year-round.
Phone: 978-531-7456
Independence Greenway Bike Trail
This paved 5-mile rail-trail threads wetlands, ponds, and wildlife habitat across Peabody, connecting Northshore Mall to the Middleton town line and forming part of the Border-to-Boston Trail network. Benches, interpretive signs, and gentle grades make it ideal for walkers, cyclists, and wheelchairs alike.
Phone: 978-536-7130
Northshore Mall
Anchored by Nordstrom and Macy’s, this two-level Simon center offers 140+ stores, chef-driven eateries, a year-round events plaza, and a brand-new indoor children’s play zone—perfect for a climate-controlled shopping break on snowy or sweltering days.
Phone: 978-531-3440
Peabody Leatherworkers Museum
Housed in an 1880s municipal waterworks, the museum preserves tools, machinery, and stories from the era when Peabody produced more leather than anywhere else on Earth, earning its nickname “The Leather City.”
Phone: 978-278-5133
George Peabody House Museum
The 1790 birthplace of philanthropist George Peabody interprets his life and the city’s industrial rise through period rooms and rotating exhibits; costumed guides highlight Georgian architecture and 19th-century mercantile life.
Phone: 978-278-5133
Peabody Historical Society & Museum
From Colonial artifacts to leather-industry archives, the Society’s campus of five historic buildings offers researcher access, guided architecture walks, and community events under towering sugar maples.
Phone: 978-531-0805
Granite Coast Brewing Company
This intimate Main Street taproom pours small-batch ales like the flagship Peabody Pilsner, all brewed onsite with locally sourced grain and hops. Board games and food-truck pop-ups make it a relaxed evening hangout.
Phone: 978-595-2775
Gametime Lanes & Entertainment
Inside Northshore Mall, Gametime pairs boutique bowling with a two-story arcade, virtual-reality experiences, and gastropub fare—ideal for corporate team-builders or rainy-day family fun.
Phone: 978-854-5867
Aloha Mini Glow Golf
Black-light murals, neon waterfalls, and 18 tiki-themed holes turn ordinary putt-putt into a dazzling glow-in-the-dark adventure, right off the food court at Northshore Mall.
Phone: 978-608-1809
Nova Adventure Park
Just over the Peabody line in Lynnfield, Nova packs trampolines, climbing walls, ninja courses, and dodgeball courts into a soaring warehouse—great for birthday blowouts or rainy-day calorie burns.
Phone: 339-440-4085
Mills 58 Marketplace
A converted 19th-century textile mill now hosts more than 75 small businesses—from farm-to-table eateries and vintage shops to an art-deco speakeasy—under one industrial-chic roof.
Phone: 781-202-6393
The Meadow at Peabody Golf Course
This Geoffrey Cornish-designed 18-hole municipal track rolls across 250 acres of former Eastman Gelatine meadows and hosts leagues, outings, and post-round bites at The Grille.
Phone: 978-532-9390
Salem Country Club
Founded 1895 and twice host to the U.S. Senior Open, this Donald Ross masterpiece features lightning-quick greens and rolling fescue—membership-only golf, but the clubhouse welcomes event rentals.
Phone: 978-538-5400
Peabody Institute Library – Main Branch
Built in 1852 with funds from George Peabody, the Romanesque library offers a makerspace, art galleries, and an ornate two-story reading room beneath stained glass.
Phone: 978-531-0100
Peabody Institute Library – West Branch
This cozy branch on Lowell Street stocks best-sellers, public computers, and a children’s StoryWalk® garden—handy for West Peabody families.
Phone: 978-535-3354
Peabody Institute Library – South Branch
Housed in a 1920s former schoolhouse, the South Branch delivers community knitting circles, STEAM kits, and bilingual story hours for South Peabody neighbors.
Phone: 978-531-3380
ArcWorks Community Art Center
Operated by Northeast Arc, ArcWorks offers inclusive studios, rotating gallery shows, and artisan workshops—supporting creators of all abilities inside a renovated 1933 post office.
Phone: 978-548-5855
Peabody’s Black Box Theater
This flexible 238-seat venue hosts improv, jazz, dance, and film screenings; movable risers and state-of-the-art lighting let producers configure the room for nearly any creative vision.
Phone: 978-548-5854
Crystal Lake Conservation Area
A 40-acre kettle lake lined with cattails and red maples welcomes anglers, bird-watchers, and paddlers; a short loop trail skirts the shoreline for serene sunset views.
Brown’s Pond Conservation Area
Hidden behind suburban streets, Brown’s Pond hosts migrating waterfowl and lily-filled coves; anglers favor its stocked trout and quiet coves for shoreline casting.
Spring Pond Walking Path
This paved half-mile path hugs Lower Spring Pond, linking MacArthur Park with the Bonfanti Nature Trail and offering benches for turtle-spotting or autumn foliage photos.
Phone: 978-536-7130
Michael J. Bonfanti Nature Trail
Named for a former mayor, this shaded woodland spur connects Cedar Grove Cemetery to Spring Pond and features interpretive panels on local flora and geology.
Phone: 978-536-7130
Peabody Dog Park
Fenced play areas, agility hoops, and shaded benches let four-legged friends burn energy while owners mingle—proof of Peabody’s growing pet-friendly infrastructure.
Phone: 978-536-7130
Lt. Ross Park
Home of Peabody Little League, this multi-diamond complex also anchors the Independence Greenway and features playgrounds, snack shacks, and memorials honoring WWII veteran Lt. John Ross.
Phone: 978-536-7130
Jubilee Park
Small but mighty, Jubilee offers a pirate-ship playground and open lawn tucked behind West Memorial School—ideal for neighborhood picnics after class.
Phone: 978-536-7130
Lakeshore Park
Facing Browns Pond, Lakeshore hosts fishing piers, a basketball court, and sunrise views mirrored in still water—a quiet counterpoint to downtown bustle.
Phone: 978-536-7130
Lalikos Park
Named for a Greek-American civic leader, this pocket park marks the northern spur of the Border-to-Boston Trail and offers picnic tables beneath tall pines.
Phone: 978-536-7130
Farnham Park
Beneath stately oaks on Endicott Street, Farnham provides green respite for downtown workers—its new splash pad draws kids on humid July afternoons.
Phone: 978-536-7130
James Street Park
Basketball hoops, tot lots, and community gardens fill this well-loved corner park tucked between historic millworker cottages.
Phone: 978-536-7130
Pierpont Park
A shady baseball diamond and dual pickleball courts make Pierpont a morning hotspot for retirees perfecting their drop-shots.
Phone: 978-536-7130
Raddin Road Park
Set beside Goldthwait Brook, this neighborhood field supports softball under lights and brand-new ADA-accessible play structures.
Phone: 978-536-7130
Symphony Park
Named for nearby Symphony Road, this pocket green features a whimsical treble-clef sculpture and rainbow bench honoring Peabody’s public-school music programs.
Phone: 978-536-7130
MacArthur Park
Baseball, basketball, and open lawns make this south-side park a weekend staple; its name honors Peabody World-War-II veterans.
Phone: 978-536-7130
Cedar Grove Cemetery Historic Walk
Established 1852, Cedar Grove offers a self-guided brochure highlighting Victorian funerary art, hero monuments, and a Civil-War soldiers’ lot beneath weeping beeches.
Phone: 978-531-1073
Norris Brook Wetlands
Blazed boardwalks immerse visitors in cattail marshes alive with red-winged blackbirds and spring peepers—an ecological jewel along the Western segment of the Independence Greenway.
Centennial Park Walking Loop
Encircling Peabody’s 176-acre business park, this one-mile sidewalk loop doubles as an after-work fitness trail with skyline views and public-art installations.
Frank L. Wiggin Auditorium
Set on the third floor of City Hall, this 1916 Beaux-Arts hall hosts everything from high-school musicals to jazz festivals beneath a stained-glass dome and ornate plaster cornices.
Phone: 978-538-5900
Peabody City Hall
Completed in 1883, the High-Victorian brick seat of government features a four-sided clock tower and sculpted stone lintels—architectural eye-candy for history-minded photographers.
Phone: 978-538-5900
Torigian Family YMCA
Aquatics center, rock wall, indoor track, and wellness studios make this modern Y a community hub for fitness classes and summer camps.
Phone: 978-977-9622
Border-to-Boston Trail Connector (Russell St Trailhead)
This future 70-mile shared-use path linking New Hampshire to Boston begins in Peabody, where freshly paved switchbacks descend from Russell Street toward Middleton’s woods—an exciting look at regional mobility in action.
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