Where to Catch a Holiday Performance on the North Shore in 2026

With a vast array of choices there is a holiday performance for everyone this season on the North Shore. Performances start this month and go through...

Christmas in Rockport: The Way You Remember It

Santa arrives by lobster boat, candy canes are made by hand, and Christmas in this little New England seaside village is every bit as charming as you...

With its Storied Architecture, Sweeping Coastal Landscapes, and Enduring Sense of Community, Ipswich Offers a Quintessential—and Distinctly its Own—North Shore Experience

Start asking Ipswich residents what they think of their town, and a theme quickly emerges: They feel lucky to live there. Lucky to be in a town with ...

Lexington’s The Inn at Hastings Park Awarded a Michelin Key for the Third Consecutive Year

Last month The MICHELIN Guide announced the top honors for United States hotels in 2026. A MICHELIN Key award like a MICHELIN Star for restaurants re...

Check In: Three Distinctive Stays in Salem and Gloucester Offer a New Way to Experience Some of the North Shore’s Most Familiar—and Favorite—Places

One of the joys of living on the North Shore is that a getaway doesn’t necessarily require a plane ticket—or even a long drive. Some of our most beau...

Witching Hour in Salem and Beyond—The 12 Scariest Things to Do on Halloween Night

Welcome to New England's most haunted Halloween. When twilight spills over Salem, and the old brick sidewalks hum with the sound of laughter and...

BONS 2026 LIVE: The Best Markets, Florists, Photographers, and More on the North Shore

The votes are in! The North Shore's best butchers, markets, florists, photographers, and pet pros, plus a whole new crop of Editors' Choice Awards.

BONS 2026 PLAY: The Best Beaches, Golf Courses, Museums, and More on the North Shore

The votes are in! See where our readers play on the North Shore: the best beaches, hotels, museums, golf courses, and more, plus a whole new crop of Editors' Choice Awards.

Where North Shore Soccer Fans Are Gathering for the FIFA World Cup

When the FIFA World Cup kicks off, the action won’t be confined to the stadiums. Across the North Shore, bars, restaurants, and public spaces will we...

The Cove at Rockport Expands Into a Year-Round Coastal Escape with New Oceanfront Rooms

The Cove at Rockport, a boutique hotel located in the heart of Rockport, Massachusetts, is officially expanding into a full-year destination, welcomi...