Breakfast or Brunch
Join us Saturday or Sunday for brunch at Grove! Looking for a quick stop? Try either Little Wolf Cafe (Ipswich) or Three Sweet Peas (Rowley).
Morning at a Museum
Ipswich Museum (Ipswich)
Tour historic properties, including the 1677 Whipple House, and explore collections of local history and art.
Museum of Old Newbury (Newburyport)
Explore the historic Cushing House and stories spanning generations of life in the Newburyport area.
Custom House Maritime Museum (Newburyport)
Explore Newburyport’s seafaring history, ship models and maritime artifacts.
Local History at Wenham Museum (Wenham)
A family-friendly stop featuring historic collections, model trains, toys and exhibits exploring everyday life across generations.
Lunch Break
Grab a tasty bite at one of these local spots:
- Sandpiper Bakery (Ipswich)
- Honeycomb (Hamilton)
- Joppa Fine Foods (Newburyport)
Take a Tour
Great House at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate (Ipswich)
Tours at the Crane family’s spectacular 1920s seaside estate for a glimpse of North Shore history, architecture and design.
Hammond Castle (Gloucester)
Hammond Castle is a dynamic STEAM museum blending historic significance as a house museum and lapidarium, showcasing stone and marble works.
Local Libations
Stop for some sips at a craft brewery or winery.
- Mill River Winery (Rowley)
- Ipswich Ale Brewery (Ipswich)
- Riverwalk Brewing (Newburyport)
Dinner
- Grove - unwind on-site
- 1640 Hart House (Ipswich)
- The James (Essex)
- Bar25 (Newburyport)
Catch a Show
- North Shore Music Theater (Beverly)
- Firehouse Center for the Arts (Newburyport)
- Shalin Liu Performance Center (Rockport)
Get Cozy
Briar Barn Inn has so many cozy amenities that make the wind and rain melt away: a soaking tub, plush robes, slippers and a fireplace create the perfect setting for a movie night or reading under the covers.