Editors’ Choice
The Castle: A Board Game Cafe
Beverly
Bond over burgers and Battleship or compete over coffee and Cranium. Part cozy, friendly restaurant, part family game night, the Castle lets your clan enjoy a meal, a snack, or a drink while playing games from a library of more than 750 options, from classic favorites to new discoveries.
240 Rantoul St., Beverly, 978-969-1719, thecastlebeverly.com
Readers’ Choice
Cider Hill Farm & Cider Hill Cellars
Amesbury
Cider Hill offers farm-focused fun for all ages. Younger ones can play in the giant sandbox or feed goats and chickens, and the whole family can pick seasonal fruit. Fuel your adventure with cider donuts or a sandwich from the café, and don’t forget to bring home some cider: sweet for the kids and hard for the grown-ups.
45 Fern Ave., Amesbury, 978-388-5525, ciderhill.com