off interstate 95, this unassuming motel is 1 mile from the peabody logan express shuttle stop, 3. some have microwaves and minifridges, while upgraded rooms add heart-shaped whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 5 miles from northshore mall and 4 miles from peabody. all of the straightforward rooms feature coffeemakers, cable tv and free wifi. complimentary parking is available Boston Logan International Airport 27 min
Stone Zoo (18 min) Smaller zoo home to an array of animals, including bears & big cats, plus a petting area for kids. Peabody Essex Museum (19 min) Modern museum features regional American/Asian art & artifacts, plus an atrium & garden restaurant. Harold Parker State Forest (14 min) Tranquil natural area with trails for hiking & biking, plus camping, picnicking & fishing areas. Breakheart Reservation (12 min) This forest with hiking trails, lakes & a river offers activities such as fishing & swimming. Salem Witch Village (19 min) Attraction offering exhibits about witches & witchcraft, souvenir shops & haunted house tours. CoCo Key Water Park Boston North Shore (7 min) Sprawling indoor water park featuring waterslides, an arcade & cabanas, plus an adjacent hotel. The House of the Seven Gables (21 min) Tours of the restored 1668 home that inspired Hawthorne's novel, plus verdant seaside gardens. Lynn Woods (14 min) Municipal forest park with a garden, a cave to explore, & a stone tower with a view of Boston. Middlesex Fells Reservation (15 min) 2,575-acre natural haven including hiking trails around a pond plus areas for dog-walking & biking. Salem Maritime National Historic Site (20 min) 9-acre park exploring the age of sailing ships, with historic buildings, wharves & a tall ship. Revere Beach (23 min) 3-mile sandy crescent, the first public beach in the U.S., with an annual sand sculpture contest. The Witch House at Salem (15 min) Historic home offering guided & self-guided tours about 17th-century life & the Salem Witch Trials. Salem Willows Park (22 min) Storied park since 1858 boasting a carousel, arcade & food vendors, plus a beach & outdoor concerts. Witch Dungeon Museum (17 min) Live reenactment shows of the 1692 Salem witch trial plus tours through a replica dungeon. Salem Witch Museum (18 min) Life-size stage sets, exhibits & tours exploring the 1692 Salem witch trials, plus witchcraft today. |