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NORTH SHORE OVERVIEW
Meet us at the beach! Greater Boston’s North Shore is known for its expansive beaches and easy access to both New Hampshire and Boston. The rocky coastline is picturesque in many places and rich in local history.
Cities in North Shore
General Information about North Shore
Transportation + Walkability
- MBTA Commuter Rail :: Commuting from these towns into Downtown is desirable.
- MBTA Bus :: Most of these towns over MBTA bus service of some sort.
- Bike-friendly
- Many neighborhoods walkable
Grocery Stores
- Trader Joes; Peabody
- Woodbery Market; Beverly
- Big Y; Peabody
- Shaws
- Hannaford
- Stop & Shop
Public Green Space
The North Shore has plenty of public green space, here are a few good spots.
- Beverly David S. Lynch Park; Beverly
- Bradley Palmer State Park; Topsfield
Pediatricians + Urgent Care
Family friendly restaurants
libraries
historical sites
CHILDCARE OPTIONS
playgrounds
youth athletics
parenting groups
indoor playareas
Relgious organizations
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“Living in the North Shore is much better than people give it credit for. It’s close to Boston and many beautiful beaches, trails, farms, and more. There’s always something to do as a family or for date nights.”
“I love living by the ocean and the active lifestyle it provides. We get to go to the beach year-round in a place where most people come to vacation!”
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Pediatricians & Urgent Care
- Boston Children’s Hospital Pediatric ER
- Addison Gilbert Hospital ER; Gloucester
- Beverly Hospital; Beverly
- Salem Hospital; Salem
- Atrius Health; Beverly, Peabody
- Boston Children’s Primary Care Alliance; Peabody, Salem
- North Shore Pediatrics; Danvers
- North Shore Physicians Group; Ipswich, Marblehead, Beverly
Family Friendly Restaurants
Family-Friendly Restaurants: The North Shore has many family-friendly restaurants, here are some of our favorites
- Bit Bar; Salem
- Woodman’s; Essex
- Flatbread Company; Salem
- Early Harvest Diner; Beverly
- Lincoln’s Landing; Swampscott
Historical Sites
Childcare Options
- KinderCare; Peabody
- Bright Horizons; Beverly
- North Shore YMCA Childcare; Swampscott, Gloucester, Salem, Beverly, Ipswich
Playgrounds
Youth Athletics
- YMCA Metro North, Peabody
- North Shore YMCA; Marblehead, Beverly, Ipswich, Gloucester, Salem
- Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem
Parenting Groups
- Quincy Community Action Program; Braintree
- Over the Moon Parenting; Norwell
Indoor Play Areas
- Billy Beez; Kingston
- Off the Wall Kidz; Carver
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park; Kingston,
Religious Organizations
- Room to Bloom; Beverly
- The Children’s Piazza; Peabody
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park; Danvers
