Tourist Attraction

Editors’ Choice Crane Estate, Ipswich  The Crane Estate in Ipswich remains a North Shore staple for a reason, drawing locals and tourists alike to c...

Water Sports

Editors’ Choice Cape Ann SUP + Surf, Gloucester  For the seventh year in a row, Cape Ann SUP + Surf takes home a water sports BONS for its stand-up ...

Country Club

Editors’ Choice The Golf Club at Turner Hill Ipswich  The stunning Turner Hill Golf Club in Ipswich combines modern amenities with historical charm....

Date Night

Editors’ Choice La Fina, Andover There’s nowhere more chic than La Fina in Andover for a date night north of Boston. It’s all about the details at t...

Golf Course, Private

Editors’ Choice Essex County Club, Manchester  Located in Manchester-by-the-Sea, the Essex County Club was founded  back in 1893 with the first nine...

Golf Course, Public

Editors’ Choice Far Corner Golf, Boxford  This Boxford public course boasts a whopping 27 holes—you can play any nine-hole course, choose two to pla...

Hotel

Editors’ Choice Beauport Hotel, Gloucester This picturesque Gloucester hotel remains the gold standard for hospitality on the North Shore. It sits o...

Instagrammable Spot

Editors’ Choice Motif #1, Rockport No North Shore roundup is complete without Rockport’s Motif #1—the inspiration for countless paintings and photog...

Kids’ Program, Arts/Theatre

Editors’ Choice Cape Ann Art Haven, Gloucester This Gloucester art school aims to bring art education to everyone on Cape Ann, regardless of skill l...

Kids’ Program, Sports/Outdoors

Editors’ Choice La Vida Center for Outdoor Education and Leadership, Wenham  It’s all about nature at La Vida Center in Wenham. The education center...