Adrian’s guidebook
Sightseeing
It is the only tower of its type in New England!
The next similar tower is to be found at Coney Island, New York.
It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places, on June 15, 1987 as number #87001479 under Lighthouses of Massachusetts.
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Marblehead Lighthouse
It is the only tower of its type in New England!
The next similar tower is to be found at Coney Island, New York.
It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places, on June 15, 1987 as number #87001479 under Lighthouses of Massachusetts.
Beaches
GAS HOUSE BEACH
This small community beach is located on Little Harbor in one of the oldest sections of the Marblehead waterfront. Here in 1629, the first settlers established the "plantacion" called "Marble Harbor." Gas House Beach got its name from the gas generating plant that burned coal there in the late 1800's to create gas for the town's street and house lamps. Gas House Beach is located on Gas House Lane, off Orne Street.
GRACE OLIVER BEACH
Less than one acre in size, this a community beach located off Beacon Street. It's named after a 19th century woman who lived nearby at Doliber Point. The water is shallow and the beach well-protected, making it an ideal place for children.
RIVERHEAD BEACH
Located on Marblehead Harbor, across the causeway from Devereux Beach. Its 1.65 acres offers a beach area and a boat ramp. Kayak, SUP are available for rental here as well.
STRAMSKI'S BEACH
Located on Salem Harbor, is located at the end of Stramski Way off West Shore Drive. It's a small beach but there's a nice playground for the little ones if they get bored and need a break from the sun . There's also a parking lot! Many people park here to catch a water taxi over to Salem!
Marblehead's premier beach, Devereux Beach's 5.48 acres of waterfront offers a refreshing swim in the Atlantic Ocean, pavilions, benches, picnic tables, restroom facilities, a restaurant and parking. It was once the site of the home of John Devereux (1615-1695), for whom the beach is named. While visiting the home in 1846, famed poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote his well-known poem "The Fire of Driftwood" about spending an evening in this old farmhouse. The home is no longer standing. Devereux Beach is located off Ocean Avenue at the beginning of the Causeway to Marblehead Neck.
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Devereux Beach
Marblehead's premier beach, Devereux Beach's 5.48 acres of waterfront offers a refreshing swim in the Atlantic Ocean, pavilions, benches, picnic tables, restroom facilities, a restaurant and parking. It was once the site of the home of John Devereux (1615-1695), for whom the beach is named. While visiting the home in 1846, famed poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote his well-known poem "The Fire of Driftwood" about spending an evening in this old farmhouse. The home is no longer standing. Devereux Beach is located off Ocean Avenue at the beginning of the Causeway to Marblehead Neck.
FORT BEACH & LOVIS COVE
Located at the entrance to Fort Sewall, offers a broad view of the end of Marblehead Neck and Chandler Hovey Park. The local fishermen still moor their dinghies (small boats) from "out-haul lines" fastened to the rocks. Opposite the beach fishermen have constructed picturesque wooden shacks for storing their gear and have decorated them with nets, buoys and other marine paraphernalia. Lovis Cove is located several yards from Fort Beach, opposite Selman Street. Also known as "Screeching Woman's Beach," local folklore has it that a 17th century pirate crew landed on the beach and murdered a woman captured from a ship. She was buried in a nearby swamp, and "for 150 years, on the anniversary of her death, her cries for help could be heard." Of her death, Oliver Wendall Holmes wrote:
"Of the screeching Woman of Marblehead
(The fearful story that turns men pale)
Don't bid me tell it...
My speech would fail."
Fort Beach
FORT BEACH & LOVIS COVE
Located at the entrance to Fort Sewall, offers a broad view of the end of Marblehead Neck and Chandler Hovey Park. The local fishermen still moor their dinghies (small boats) from "out-haul lines" fastened to the rocks. Opposite the beach fishermen have constructed picturesque wooden shacks for storing their gear and have decorated them with nets, buoys and other marine paraphernalia. Lovis Cove is located several yards from Fort Beach, opposite Selman Street. Also known as "Screeching Woman's Beach," local folklore has it that a 17th century pirate crew landed on the beach and murdered a woman captured from a ship. She was buried in a nearby swamp, and "for 150 years, on the anniversary of her death, her cries for help could be heard." Of her death, Oliver Wendall Holmes wrote:
"Of the screeching Woman of Marblehead
(The fearful story that turns men pale)
Don't bid me tell it...
My speech would fail."
Recommendations
Marblehead Historic District
Historic downtown Marblehead (Old Town to some) is a treasure of architecture, locally owned stores and cafes, historic homes dating back hundreds of years and is mere steps from Marblehead Harbor.
Marblehead Historic District
Historic downtown Marblehead (Old Town to some) is a treasure of architecture, locally owned stores and cafes, historic homes dating back hundreds of years and is mere steps from Marblehead Harbor.
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Restaurants
The Driftwood, 63 Front St.
Breakfast & Lunch - CASH ONLY - Very Inexpensive $
Traditional greasy-spoon, locals eat there.
On the weekends, it’s usually packed with a line outside but it’s usually fun to talk to the people in line while you wait. You can also take in the view of the ocean and watch the boats sail in and out of the harbor. Adam Sandler and his crew liked this place so much that he purchased new tables and chairs while he was here filming his Netflix movie, "Hubie's Halloween" two summers ago! If you don't want to wait, you can try The Landing just across the parking lot.