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Marblehead – Marblehead is one the great New England seafaring towns, many a sea captain and fisherman sailed out of this picturesque harbor. Walk down Front Street, lined with original period century houses in pastel colors – peach, yellow, and white. Front Street ends at Fort Sewall. Since 1644, there’s been a fort on this point, guarding the entrance to the harbor. |
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Back in town, Devereaux Beach is a long stretch of sandy beach, so bring your sand toys for the kids and make an afternoon of it. |
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Manchester-By-The-Sea – Go down to the “Singing Beach,” the sand squeaks as you walk on it. (Our friends who visited the beach definitely heard it “singing” but it can depend on the humidity.) |
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After you’ve been at the beach, stop at Captain Dusty’s Ice Cream shop (near the commuter train station) – try the blue goo (vanilla with a blue swirl) ice cream in a kiddy cone. Tip: In summer, parking in Manchester is pricey. |
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Gloucester – Go out on a whale watching cruise to see humpback, minke or fin whales, dolphins, seals and turtles. Bring a jacket (it can get chilly out on the water). April to October. |
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Rockport – Rockport has some absolutely fabulous tide pools at Halibut Point State Park, tide pools with brilliant red and green colors, hermit crabs, snails and sea stars. Check the tide tables to find with it's low tide. |
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In town, there’s a long sandy beach right along Beach St. and it’s fun to walk around the Rockport Inner Harbor and the town wharf, fishing shantys and colorful lobster floats everywhere. |
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Two kids go out in a boat with a lobsterman, and learn how a lobster trap works, why floats are colored, what lobsters eat, how to hold a lobster so it doesn’t pinch you. (Picture book)
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On a sunny day, the serpent came and played in the frothy sea, astounding and frightening the people of Gloucester. Men came to hunt the serpent with their harpoons and ships, but they only landed a pretty big fish. Sparkling illustrations, based on a true story, this is a wonderful tale of the mystery and beauty of the ocean. (Picture book)
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More children's books on other Massachusetts pages. |
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