Activities
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Activities
We are so excited to be on the North Shore, and we want to share all the reasons we love it so much. just 30 minutes north of boston, a playground opens up full of beaches, lobster rolls, one of the top bourbon bars in the u.s. and many small towns to explore. If you're going to spend some days in the area before or after the wedding, we've planned a few events to have fun and get some quality time with you. Be sure to check out the attractions section for recommendations to fill your time outside of these activities.
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Kayak!
Kayak!
When Brook first moved to the East Coast, the tidal waters of the essex river basin enchanted her immediately. she loved it so much, she became a Kayak guide in her spare time and met many wonderful people at Essex River Basin Adventures. When Charles and brook had a date kayaking there, he learned both the history of the crane estate and that Brook can Kayak circles around him! We want to share this enchanting place with you by inviting you on a Kayak tour.
The tour will be on Thursday, June 9th, depart from ERBA's home base, and last a few hours. No prior kayaking experience is necessary. Children under 12 must be in a tandem kayak with an adult. If you're interested in joining us, please include that information when you RSVP. consider saving your spot early, as space is limited. If you don't arrive in time for this activity, feel free to contact ERBA on your own and book a tour at a different time. It will be well worth it!
House Party!
House Party!
We are still pinching ourselves at how lucky we are to have recently purchased this beautiful home on the ocean in Beverly cove. Now that we've moved in, the first thing we want to do is share it with you!
Come by our house at 27 Ober St anytime between 3 and 7:30pm on Saturday and you'll find us and many of our friends and family enjoying some sun, playing games outside, munching on some tasty food truck vittles, and just having a relaxing time with those that mean so much to us.
Yoga!
Yoga!
Brook's lovely friend Nicoline owns Samara Yoga in Somerville and has agreed to treat us to a special class on Sunday morning, June 12th, rain or shine. Come one, come all to our ocean lawn for restorative (read: beginner) yoga at 27 Ober St. 8:50am (sharp)! This is going to be a great event for kids, who will have their own teacher doing kid-friendly yoga.
make sure you RSVP and let us know with whom you will be coming. It's a great way to start this special day off right. Please join us and take in some sea air on a beautiful morning.
Attractions
Attractions
The North Shore offers tons of outdoor, cultural, shopping and eating options to satisfy all of your cravings. We spend most of our summer outside enjoying the many wonderful beaches or trails and parks. The kids love it!
Beyond that there are museums and other rainy day activities and also fun kid-based opportunities. We've listed our favorites below along with some of the local restaurants we like to frequent for breakfast, lunch or dinner. If you're itching for a bigger city, there are also some Boston-based options for you. Most of all, do what you love and have fun!
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Peabody Essex Museum | (Salem) map
visit the unique collections at PEM, it's a perfect rainy day activity and they often have kid's activities as well, known near and far for their special exhibitions
The Crane Estate | (Ipswich) map
the site of our big day, walk the rolling grand allée to the ocean and follow the trail down to the water's edge, tour the castle, visit the gardens
Salem Witch Museum | (Salem) map
In 1692, a notorious witch hysteria swept through the region, culminating in the salem witch trials; come learn about it here
Shopping & Sightseeing | (Various North Shore Towns)
Walk the downtowns of Beverly on Cabot St., adorable seaside Rockport out to Bearskin Neck, Gloucester's Harbor Promenade & Main St., antique in Essex, wind through Manchester's shops. A bit further north is the cute downtown of harborside Newburyport and Plum Island birdwatching. The North Shore is full of little shops and tucked away restaurants.