One the water. Don’t miss our June/July issue full of summer fun and activities focused on the coast! From fishing excursions to coastal hikes to where to see 4th of July fireworks and an insider’s guide to Gloucester’s most beautiful season!
BEST SUMMER EVER
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SUPER BOWLS • Tasty preparations of superfoods make for healthy eating at Nu Kitchen.
ROCKPORT MAINSTAYS • In this seaside town, natives Lindsay and John Porter continue the legacy of locally sourced food in the community.
SUMMER WHITES • Try these cool, easy sips this season.
SEASIDE CITY • Gloucester’s working harbor and vacation vibe offer the best of both worlds.
MUST-DO: EAT+DRINK
MUST-DO: SHOP+RENEW
MUST-DO: LIVE+PLAY
SPORTS KEEPSAKES • Sportsworld in Saugus sells an impressive and vast collection of memorabilia.
HIKING THE COAST • Top 10 hiking trails along the water North of Boston.
PASSING THE TORCH • Alison Woitunski DiFiore, a farmer and food systems expert, takes the reins at Backyard Growers.
CAPE ESCAPE • A new hotel group is making waves mid Cape Cod.
RED SOX RESTORATION • This classic car comes home to Massachusetts courtesy of local business owner.
See Glass • Cool colored lenses for ultimate summer style
Summer Slides • Perfect sandals for your beach days.
Day at the Beach • Casual summer accessories to help make your vacation stylish.
Marinas and Harbors • On the North Shore, summer means boating, and whether you’re cruising out to Crane Beach, sailing down the Merrimack through Newburyport, or fishing in Gloucester Harbor, there are plenty of marinas with offerings and amenities for every type of mariner. Here’s our down-the-coast list of some of what the Northshore has to offer.
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Harbors • Local harbormasters keep the North Shore’s waterways running smoothly and safely. Get your bearings at each of these harbors with our guide below:
CELEBRATE SUMMER • The North Shore is chock-full of July fireworks and festivals this season.
Bluefin Blowout 2022 • THE ANNUAL FISHING TOURNAMENT IN GLOUCESTER, AFTER TWO SUMMERS OFF, RETURNS FOR ITS NINTH YEAR.
DINNER AND A VIEW • The North Shore has several top dining spots to enjoy this summer.
SEASIDE STAYS • Check out these four spots for the perfect staycation.
OFF-THE-BEATEN-PATH beaches • Check out these sand and surf hidden gems along the coast.
Batter UP • Classic British fare, fish and chips makes the perfect New England summer supper.
ON THE water • Summer sailing, schooner trips, fishing and more.
Go Fish! • Can you really say you’ve experienced a North Shore summer if you haven’t tried your hand at fishing? We say it’s a critical part of the New England experience.
Get Set to Sail • Sailing is a lifelong sport, and one that you can learn as a child or as an adult. All it takes is one trip out on the water and we promise you’ll be hooked.
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July Night Sky • The Marblehead Fireworks & Harbor Illumination are back this year. The town of Marblehead is asking for donations to put on this spectacular event. If you would like to donate, visit marbleheadfireworks.org.