Location: Marblehead
Top Things to do in Marblehead
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Marblehead is a coastal New England town in Essex County, Massachusetts. Its population was 19,808 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Marblehead
1. Old Burial Hill
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5.0 based on 109 reviews
One of New England's most scenic graveyards, it affords a view of Old Marblehead, the harbor, and the sea. It was established in 1638 at the site of Marblehead’s first meeting house and is the burial site of some 600 Revolutionary soldiers, most in unmarked graves.
Reviewed By Charliearuba
Seeing the Names and dates on the gravestones chronicling families history, then seeing the same names on houses as you strolled through the narrow streets was fascinating. A fascinating experience
2. Crowninshield Island
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
This intimate outcropping features a short loop trail and is ideal for families, who can reach the island by boat or, at low tide, on foot across the shallows.
Reviewed By Louetta - Georgetown, United States
This is fun. Crowninshield Island is opposite Beacon St. and Crowninshield Rd. in Marblehead. These are easy to find on a map. You can walk out there at low tide. There is a little public beach at the beginning of Crowninshield Rd. which is the easiest access on public land. Just walk into the ocean off the beach and it's maybe 300 yards to the island. Not much out there, a few trails. Go on a sunny summer weekend day and you'll have plenty of company, young and old. If hungry or thirsty you're about 1/2 mile from The Barnicle.
3. Stowaway Sweets
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4.5 based on 33 reviews
Experience our hand dipped chocolates made in a quaint seaside cottage since 1929. Favorites of Hollywood stars, Buckingham Palace and every White House Administration.
Reviewed By davidhughs2020
I've been going to Stowaway Sweets since I was a toddler -- and now, 60 years later, it's still a magical experience for me. Alas, you can't go inside because of COVID, but you can still see the beautiful outside and the goldfish mote (to me, the place looks like a little fort) and you can look through the open window where you can still buy chocolates. Of course at this point you can't help yourself to the free samples. That wouldn't work. We bought chocolate they had made there that morning and it's spectacular!! My wife loved it too, and our son is extremely enthusiastic about the chocolates -- he wants all of them himself to there are some issues when we open the box.
4. Fort Sewall
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4.5 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By 808lindan
Peaceful, serne, quite, great place for history of Mhead. Wonderul to just come up and to read a book, or watch the tides.
5. Chandler Hovey Park and Marblehead Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By JoeKupe - Victor, United States
Chandler Hovey Park is a great multi-use park on the northern tip of Marblehead Neck. We have visited many times over the years for relaxing, during runs around the neck, and even for an early morning fitness class. The parking lot is small, it has room for maybe 15 cars tops and it is tight so you may find yourself backing all the way out and parking on the street, but it is worth it to find a spot as there is a great view of the harbor plus other views, a lighthouse you can walk toward, some benches for relaxing and rock outcrops to explore. While driving up to the park also take time to see some of the beautiful homes on Marblehead Neck, they are some of the finest homes anywhere that overlook the Atlantic Ocean.
6. Castle Rock
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By pjgagliardi6 - Rumson, United States
We were not able to go inside the castle or walk the estate grounds themselves as they were under construction. The park area was lovely. Beautiful rock formations, and small beach area. Beautiful, breathtaking views perfect place for our picnic to end our trip. Absolutely lovely.
