What to See and Do

BEVERLY

Blair House Antiques, 1 Front St., (978) 921-4766. Shop located in the oldest business building in America, built in 1702. China trade items and porcelains among the offerings; wicker furniture and accessories.

Cabot House Antiques, 137 Cabot St. (978)927-5595. Specializes in oak and wicker furniture and accessories.

ESSEX

Coviello Antiques, 155 Main St., (978) 768-7365. 18th, 19th and 20th century furnishings. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Friendship Antiques, gallery on John Wise Avenue (Route 133), office at 489 Bay Road, Hamilton, (978) 768-7334, (978) 468-2248. Features 18th and 19th century furniture. By appointment.

J.E. Rider Antiques, 164 Main St., (978) 768-7441. Buying, selling and appraising of antiques. By appointment only.

L.A. Landry appraisers and auctioneers, 164 Main St., (978) 768-6233, antique 18th and 19th century American and continental paintings, furniture, silver, porcelain and accessories. Open “by chance” or by appointment. www.landryauctions.com

Joshua’s Corner, 4 Southern Ave., (978) 768-7716; jewelry, silver, porcelain, accessories. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Main Street Antiques, 155 Main Street, (978) 768-7039, four floors, eclectic mix of 18 to 20th century furniture, jewelry, silver, porcelain and accessories. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

North Hill Antiques, 155 Main St., (978) 768-7365. Finer furnishings and accessories. 10 to 5 daily.

Neligan & Neligan, 144 Main St., (978) 768-3910. Specializes in English and European furniture and decorative arts collected from estates throughout New England. Open Wednesday to Saturday 11 a.m to 5 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

South Essex Antiques, Route 133 or 166 Eastern Ave., (978) 768-6373. Everything from decorative antiquities to fabrics, including outdoor furniture. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Scrapbook, 34 Main St., (978) 768-7922. American and European 16th to 19th century historical and decorative maps and prints. Offering archival framing. Open Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

The White Elephant Shop, 32 Main St., (978) 768-6901. Collectibles and books, along with jewelry, furniture and lighting. www.whiteelephantshop.com. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

The White Elephant Outlet, 101 John Wise Ave., (978) 768-3329. Open only on weekends, largest “junk shop” on the North Shore, everything half-price. One mile from the main shop.

IPSWICH

Andrew Jacobson Marine Antiques, open by appointment, (978) 356-5583 (call for address). Nautical items and fine art.

High Street Antiques & Collectibles, 129 High St., (978) 412-1857. Sells furniture, pottery, glassware and jewelry. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ww.highstreetantiques.com

Olde Ipswich Antiques and Interiors, 83 County Road, Route 1A; (978) 356-9600. American country primitive antiques; native American baskets and jewelry; Early American folk art; also, arts gallery and garden shop. Open Thursday to Sunday 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Other days by chance or appointment. www.oldeipswich.com

MANCHESTER

Cargo Unlimited, 22-36 Union St., (978) 526-7869. Traditional, contemporary and antique furniture, home accessories and gifts, interior design services. Open daily 10 to 5; Sun., 1 to 5. www.cargounlimited.com

Crown Antiques, 128 Washington St., (781) 631-2576. Open Wednesdays through Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays by chance.

MARBLEHEAD

Brass ‘n Bounty, 68 Front St., (781) 631-3864. Marine antiques, including navigation instruments, models, paintings and interior and exterior brass and chrome lighting. www.brassandbounty.com or www.shiplights.com

Cargo Unlimited, 82 Washington St., (781) 631-1112. A blend of antiques, gifts, upholstery and furniture. www.cargounlimited.com

Heeltappers Antiques, 134 Washington St., (781) 631-7722. 18th and 19th century country furniture, silver, glass, porcelain and accessories. Open Tuesday to Saturday 11 to 5; Sunday 1 to 5.

Marblehead Antiques, 118 Pleasant St., (781) 631-9791. Furniture, china, glass and decorative accessories.

Sacks Antiques, 38 State St., (781) 631-0770. Oldest antique shop in Massachusetts (1899), features furniture, silver, objects d’art.

The Good Buy/Five Honest Ladies, 120 Pleasant St., (781) 631-7555. Antiques and “elderlies.” Call ahead.

Lee Antiques, 235 Washington St., (781) 639-1847. Open Thursday to Sunday from 11 to 4; Sunday, 12 to 4.

MIDDLETON

Andy & Sons, 62 North Main St., (978) 774-0220. Antiques, collectibles and quality used furniture.

SALEM

Antiques and Uniques of Salem, 130 North St., (978) 745-3994. Specializes in oak furniture.

Antiques at 285 Derby, 285 Derby St., (978) 741-1616. Furniture, jewelry, porcelains from 1700s to 1940s; Victorian “smalls.” Open daily from 11 to 5.

Antiques at Museum Place, Museum Place Mall, No. 114, Essex Street Pedestrian Mall. (978) 745-4258. Known for china, glass, brass, prints, books and jewelry. Open daily 10 to 6; Sunday 12 to 6.

Antiques Co, 11 Central St., (978) 744-2242. Open 11 to 5 daily.

Pickering Wharf Antiques Gallery, 69 Wharf St., (978) 741-3113. Antiques, arts and collectible sales from a 30-dealer cooperative

DeFillipo Antiques and Auctions, 131 Essex St., (978) 741-0889. Open Monday to Saturday 10 to 4, or by appointment.

Filigree and Fancy, 4 Wharf St., (978) 745-9222. Antique jewelry, old objects, fine consignment and appraisals.

Salem Used Furniture, 107 1/2 Bridge St., (978) 745-6678. Specializes in used and antique furniture. Open daily 12 to 5.

Olde Naumkeag Antiques, 1 Hawthorne Blvd., (978) 745-9280. Art, furniture, clocks, lamps, rugs, Canton, Staffordshire, nautical and unusual.

SWAMPSCOTT

Phillips Clock Shop, 330 Essex St., (781) 593-1333. Large selection of new and antique grandfather, wall and mantel clocks; antique pocketwatches and vintage wristwatches. Offer museum quality repairs of antique watches. www.phillipsclockshop.com

TOPSFIELD

Salt Box Gallery, 49 Main St., (978) 887-3844. Primarily an art gallery including custom-designed jewelry, but also has antique furniture, Victorian dishes, cut glass and Limoges.

Wenham

Firehouse Antiques, 148 Main St., (978) 468-9532. Deals in mahogany and a large selection of brass and iron beds.

Art Galleries

BEVERLY

Barbara Fine Associates, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 113F, Beverly, (978) 922-1202. Antique prints and maps, 16th through 19th century and other categories including botanicals, natural history and marine art; custom framing. Open Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also open by appointment.

Barbara’s Hang-Up, 16 Dodge St., Route 1A, Beverly, (978) 927-7639. Restoration of oil paintings, custom framing, original paintings by local artists, limited editions of lithograph prints, collectors’ items and prints, framed needlework and embroidery, and Simon Pearce handblown glass. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday until 8 p.m.

Cool Cream, 280 Cabot St., Beverly. (978) 927-3131. Only ice cream parlor and art gallery on Cabot Street. Open every day from noon to 9 p.m.

Marine Paintings and Prints, 411 Elliott St., Beverly, (978) 922-7469. Marine paintings, original oils and prints by gallery owner Robert Young. Open by appointment only. http://shop.townonline.com/marinepaintings

Mingo Gallery, 252 Cabot St., Beverly, (978) 927-5964. Fine art and custom framing. Open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday until 4 p.m. www.mingogallery.com

DANVERS

Barn Workshop Fine Arts and Crafts School Gallery, 245 Maple St., Danvers, (978) 774-3042. Features prints, sculptures, drawings, paintings, pottery and custom art by mostly local artists. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and by appointment. Also exhibiting bronze, clay, metal, glass, stone and wood sculptures of 40 New England artists in the third annual “Sculpture 2004,” at Sheraton Ferncroft Resort (lobby and outdoors), 50 Ferncroft Road, until Sept. 17. Open every day, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. www.barnworkshop.com

Framemakers, 67 High St., Danvers, (978) 777-0306. Frame shop, restoration services, conservation framing and original art. Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday until 7 p.m., and Saturday until 4 p.m.

Prestige Gallery, 75 Newbury St., Route 1 north, Danvers, (978) 535-5070. Graphics, paintings and collectibles by contemporary international artists, signed art glass and paintings by Edna Hibel. Open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Also open by appointment.

HAMILTON

ARA Gallery Inc., 300 Main St., Box 2271, South Hamilton, (978) 468-7446. American sculpture, paintings and prints, with ongoing shows. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m., September through June. Open by appointment during July and August.

IPSWICH

E. Heywood Norris Gallery, Bruni Market Place, 40 Essex Road, Route 133, Ipswich, (978) 356-0115. Norris’ original art as well as works by other local artists. Framing also available. Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday until 4 p.m.

Ocmulgee Pottery and Gallery, 317 High St., Route 1A, Ipswich, (978) 356-0636. Studio featuring high-fired functional and decorative porcelain pottery, American-made fine crafts and ongoing clay workshops. A second gallery store is located at 26 Market St., Ipswich, featuring contemporary American crafts, blown glass, handmade jewelry, silk scarves, handmade clothing and home accessories. (978) 356-1298. Open daily. For hours, call the studio or visit the Web site at www.ocmulgeepottery.com

River Gallery, 4 Market St., Ipswich, (978) 356-1559. North Shore artists’ works, including watercolor, pastel and oil paintings, mixed media, photography, jewelry, ceramics and painted pillows. Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. www.rivergalleryipswich.com

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA,

Beach Street Studios, 33 Beach St., Manchester-by-the-Sea, (978) 526-4833. An art resource for private, corporate collectors, designers and architects. Specialize in oil paintings, monotypes and cut-paper. Call for complimentary in-home art consultation.

MARBLEHEAD

Acorn Gallery, 41 State St., Marblehead, (781) 631-6030. An art school featuring monthly exhibits of student and faculty oil paintings. Drawing and painting lessons available for children and adults. Open Monday and Friday from noon to 9 p.m., Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Arnould Gallery and Framery, 111 Washington St., Marblehead, (781) 631-6366. Original art with a North Shore flair, graphics, fine crafts, model boats and custom framing.

The Beacon Studio, 20 Mill Pond, Marblehead, (781) 631-9666. Oil paintings, watercolors, limited-edition signed prints and posters. Open by appointment only. www.thebeaconstudio.com

Erlich Gallery, 96 Washington St., Marblehead, (781) 631-1202. Contemporary realism, fine paintings by national and international artists, master works, sculpture and fine crafts. Ongoing exhibits. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper St., Marblehead in the historic King Hooper mansion, (781) 631-2608. Ongoing exhibits featuring local artists and gift shop with artists’ goods. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. www.marbleheadarts.org

Russian Gallery, 158 Washington St., Marblehead, (781) 639-2224. Imported works on paper and fine handcrafts by artists living and working in Russia. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Also open by appointment.

MIDDLETON

Art of Framing, 2 South Main St., Middleton, (978) 774-9322. Custom framing and original oil paintings, watercolors, shadow boxes, prints and paper pieces. Open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

PEABODY

Thomas Kinkade Signature Gallery, 210 Andover St. (Northshore Mall), Peabody, (978) 531-7958. Limited edition lithographs of Thomas Kinkade’s luminous oil paintings of Americana and landscapes. Open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

SALEM

American Marine Model Gallery, 12 Derby Square, Salem, (978) 745-5777. One-of-a-kind, museum-quality ship models and custom model work, restorations, appraisals and display units. Open Tuesday though Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.shipmodel.com

Galant Gallery, 181 Essex St, Salem, (978) 745-1001. Thirty-five New England artists representing a wide range of media. Custom framing. Open every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. www.galantgallery.com

Kensington Stobart Gallery, 18 Washington Square (Hawthorne Hotel), Salem, (978) 825-0022. Features the works of John Stobart, a Boston-based top maritime artist working in oils, and other local artists. Open Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday until 8 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. www.stobart.com

Marine Art Gallery, 135 Essex St., Salem, (978) 745-5000. Carries 19th and 20th century marine art. www.marineartsgallery.com

Salem Oriental Gallery, 178 Essex St., Salem, (978) 744-8746. Features unusual examples of Asian art from China, Mongolia, Japan, Thailand and Tibet. Open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TOPSFIELD

Saltbox Gallery, 49 Main St., Topsfield, (978) 887-3844. Features 20 local artists and one antique dealer carrying watercolor and oil paintings, silver jewelry, fine furniture, wildlife watercolors, wood carvings, stained glass and etchings. Open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. from 1:30 p.m.

Bait shops

Al’s Bait & Tackle, 24 Cabot St., Beverly, (978) 927-3312. Fresh- and saltwater bait and tackle, live and frozen bait, rod and reel repair, ice, fresh bait on ice when available.

Bridge Street Sports, 33 Bridge St., Salem, (978) 744-BAIT. Fresh and saltwater bait and tackle; dart supplies.

First Light Anglers, 31 Main St., Rowley, formerly in Manchester, (978) 948-7004. Saltwater and freshwater fly-fishing gear, spin fishing and bait; sunglasses, technical clothing and luggage. Guide service. www.firstlightanglers.com

Fisherman’s Outfitter, 20 Main St., Gloucester, (978) 281-0858. Offshore big-game shop. Saltwater bait, custom rods, rod rental, marine supply, safety gear and gift items. www.fishermansoutfitter.com

Pete’s Bait and Tackle Shop, 121 North St., Salem, (978) 744-9000. Fresh- and saltwater bait. Bait and tackle vending machines available 24 hours a day. Hotline is (978) 744-2262, which is updated daily with detailed information on saltwater and freshwater fish being caught and where. Also home of Fun Flags, with decorative and custom-made flags and banners for all occasions. Also has archival quality scrapbook supplies and personalized children’s books. www.petesbait.com

The Boat Shop, 1 Central St., Marblehead, (781) 631-5348. Primarily saltwater bait and tackle; also freshwater worms, frozen bait.

Beaches

BEVERLY

Brackenbury Beach, Brackenbury Lane off Hale Street (Route 127). Small beach with boat ramp. No lifeguards. No parking. Dogs on leashes allowed before 8 a.m. and after 7:30 p.m. between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Dane Street Beach, Lothrop Street, off Route 127. Limited on-street parking. Lifeguard on duty 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kids’ play area. Bathhouse open June through August. Dogs on leashes allowed before 8 a.m. and after 7:30 p.m. between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Independence Park, Lothrop Street, just south of Dane Street Beach. Limited on-street parking. No lifeguards. Dogs on leashes allowed before 8 a.m. and after 7:30 p.m. between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Lynch Park, 55 Ober St., off Route 127. Parking for non-residents is $5 weekdays, $12 weekends. Free sticker parking for residents. Concession stand, play area, rose garden, bathhouse with restrooms accessible to the handicapped. Ocean kayaks for rent. Dogs on leashes allowed before 8 a.m. and after 7:30 p.m. between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Obear Park, off Kernwood Avenue and Upland Road, on the Danvers River in the Ryal Side neighborhood. Kids’ play area. Parking is free. No lifeguard. Dogs on leashes allowed before 8 a.m. and after 7:30 p.m. between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Pleasant View Beach, Porter Street, on the Bass River in the Goat Hill neighborhood. Limited parking. No lifeguard. Dogs on leashes allowed before 8 a.m. and after 7:30 p.m. between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Rice’s Beach, off Ober Street next to Lynch Park. Parking available at Lynch Park. Lifeguard on duty from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dogs on leashes allowed before 8 a.m. and after 7:30 p.m. between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

DANVERS

Sandy Beach, off River Street, on the Danvers River, directly across from John George Park. Free parking, restrooms accessible to the handicapped, outside shower, play area. Lifeguard on duty three hours before and after high tide from June 21 to Labor Day.

GLOUCESTER

Good Harbor Beach , Thatcher Road, Route 127A. Parking stickers are $20 for residents, $100 for Essex and Rockport residents and $250 for all others. Seniors and handicapped stickers are free. Parking is limited so arrive early. Concession stand, restrooms, showers. www.gloucesterma.com

Wingaersheek Beach , Atlantic Road, off Route 133 and Concord Street, along Annisquam River and Ipswich Bay. Parking stickers are $20 for residents, $100 for Essex and Rockport residents and $250 for all others. Seniors and handicapped stickers are free. Parking is limited so arrive early. Concession stand, restrooms, showers. www.gloucesterma.com

Stage Fort Park, Hough Avenue at end of Route 133.Parking stickers are $20 for residents, $100 for Essex and Rockport residents and $250 for all others. Seniors and handicapped stickers are free. Small beach with lifeguard, larger beach without lifeguard. Bathrooms, showers, concession stand.

IPSWICH

Crane Beach, at the end of Argilla Road. Open daily year-round from 8 a.m. to sunset. Nonresident parking fee from Memorial Day to Labor Day is $20 per car on weekends and holidays, $15 on weekdays. Motorcycles are charged $4. Those arriving by bicycle or foot pay $2 anytime. All fees are half-price after 3 p.m. Annual memberships are available starting at $40. Ipswich residents can obtain beach stickers at the Town Hall. Lifeguards, rangers, bathhouses, outside showers, picnic tables, Crane Beach store, information kiosk, transportation for physically challenged visitors. Greenhead fly season is late July to early August. Owned by The Trustees of Reservations. Call (978) 356-4354. www.thetrustees.org

Pavilion Beach, at the end of Jeffreys Neck Road. Limited free parking. No lifeguards. No bathhouse or restrooms. Greenhead fly season early July to mid-August. Dogs prohibited Memorial Day to Labor Day.

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA

Black and White Beaches, on Ocean Street, off Route 127. Resident parking only. No lifeguards or restrooms.

Singing Beach, at the end of Beach Street. Parking at beach for residents only, but nonresidents can park, for a fee, at private parking lot a half-mile away. Lifeguard on duty on weekends starting Memorial Day weekend, then every day from mid-June until Labor Day. Food and restrooms available.

Tuck’s Point, Tuck’s Point Road, off Bridge Street to Harbor Road. Resident parking only. Restrooms available. No lifeguards.

MARBLEHEAD

Devereux Beach, on Ocean Avenue. Parking for nonresidents is $5, on both weekdays and weekends. Annual parking stickers available to residents for $25 at the town treasurer’s office or the transfer station. Lifeguards on duty Wednesday through Sunday. Restrooms and concession stand available. Dogs prohibited May through September.

SALEM

Forest River Park, off Clifton Avenue. Two beaches. Fresh-water swimming pool for residents only from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Park is closed to nonresidents on weekends and holidays. Parking free for residents. Parking for nonresidents is $10 per vehicle, $20 per van and $100 per bus. Lifeguards, restrooms, bathhouse and playground. Dogs prohibited without a leash.

Misery Island, in Salem Sound. Transportation available via Sun Line Cruises from Salem Willows Park. Call (978) 741-1900 for schedule and fares. Recreational opportunities include bird watching, boating/sailing, canoeing/kayaking, fishing, hiking, nature study, picnicking, swimming and tours. Facility is owned and maintained by The Trustees of Reservations. www.thetrustees.org

Salem Willows Park, off Fort Avenue. Two sandy beaches. Free on-street parking and parking lot. Restrooms, play area and concession stands. Lifeguard on duty at high tide at Willows Beach. Dogs prohibited without a leash.

Winter Island, Winter Island Road, off Fort Avenue. Facilities for swimming, picnicking, RVs, camping, and more. Bathhouse available. Camp store with sandwiches, ice cream, gifts and camping supplies. Parking free for Salem residents. Parking for nonresidents is $10 on weekdays, $15 on weekends and holidays. Boat launch is $5, or $150 for the season. Dogs prohibited without a leash. Function hall and picnic areas available for rentals. Call (978) 745-9430. www.salemweb.com/winterisland

Collins Cove Beach, Collins Street. On-street parking. Lifeguard on duty during high tide.

SWAMPSCOTT

King’s Beach, Humphrey Street, Swampscott/Lynn. Public beach with no lifeguard on duty.

Fisherman’s Beach, Humphrey Street, farther north. Fish house and docks. Some swimming but no lifeguard. Some parking on Humphrey Street. Residents can obtain $12 parking permits ($6 for senior citizens) from Recreation Department office.

Whale’s Beach and Eisman’s Beach, both off Puritan Road. Parking lot for residents near both beaches, accessible by Humphrey Street. Both beaches have lifeguards. Residents can obtain $12 parking permits ($6 for senior citizens) from Recreation Department office.

Preston Beach . Lifeguard on duty. Resident parking off Atlantic. Residents can obtain $12 parking permits ($6 for senior citizens) from Recreation Department office.

Phillips Beach . Lifeguard on duty. Resident parking on Ocean Avenue. Residents can obtain $12 parking permit ($6 for senior citizens) from Recreation Department office.

For more information, call the Recreation Department at (781) 596-8854.

Bicycles

BEVERLY

Brown’s of Beverly, 278 Cabot St., Beverly, (978) 922-0376. No rentals; sales and repairs only. Baby joggers, skateboards, clothing, and other equipment available. Selling new and used bikes.

National Bike Shop, 393 Cabot St., Beverly, 978) 922-8215. No rentals. All accessories and necessary parts available. Carrying Thule racks, jogging strollers, Bell and Giro helmets, Mongoose, Raleigh, and Haro bikes.

DANVERS

Landry’s Bicycles, 151 Endicott St., Danvers, (978) 777-3337. Sales, service and repairs. All types of bikes plus accessories. No rentals. Full line of on-and-off-road bicycles. Cannondale, Trek and specialized bikes. www.Landrys.com

Ski Market Ltd. Inc, Endicott Plaza, Danvers, (978) 777-3344. Sales and service of all types of bikes and accessories. Also kayaks, canoes, skateboards, surfboards, wakeboards, water skis, baby joggers and car racks. www.skimarket.com

Western Cycle, 22 Maple St., Danvers, (978) 774-1685. Sales and service of all types of bikes. Parts and accessories. Baby joggers, car racks available. Same day service available. www.western-cycle.com

HAMILTON

Bay Road Bikes, 52 Railroad Ave., Hamilton, (978) 468-1301. Rentals available. Mountain, racing and hybrid bikes; clothing and accessories. Full service available. www.bayroadbikes.com

IPSWICH

Skol Bicycle Shop, 20 Central St., Ipswich, (978) 356-5872. Sales and repairs available. General sporting goods equipment also in stock from lacrosse equipment to fishing gear. www.skolsportsshop.com

MANCHESTER

Seaside Cycle, 23 Elm St., Manchester-by-the-Sea, (978) 526-1200. Baby joggers, sales and service available as well as an extensive stock of clothing and equipment. www.seasidecycle.com

MARBLEHEAD

Marblehead Cycle, 25 Bessom St., Marblehead, (781) 631-1570. Mountain, racing and touring bikes, kids’ bikes, BMX and freestyles. Repair services, rentals, parts and accessories, and baby joggers available. www.marbleheadcycle.com

SALEM

Salem Cycle, 72 Washington St., Salem, (978) 741-2222. Carrying mountain, racing, BMX, kids’ bikes, touring bikes, comfort bikes, and beach cruisers, also baby joggers. Repair services and rentals also available. www.salemcycle.com

TOPSFIELD

Bicycle Shop of Topsfield, 17 Main St., Topsfield, (978) 887-6511. No rentals; sales and repairs only. Wide selection of accessories. Carrying Kona, Raleigh, Diamondback and Giant bikes. www.biketops.com

Boat rentals and charters

DANVERS

Baert Marine, (978) 774-7712, 85 Newbury St. (Route 1 north), Danvers. Largest water-ski shop in New England. Boats, trailers, motors and accessories. www.baertmarine.com

Gloucester

Seven Seas Whale Watch and Charter, Seven Seas Wharf, Rogers Street, Gloucester, (978) 741-0434 or (888) 283-1776. The Privateer IV makes four-hour daytime whale-watching trips. Cost is $34 for adults, $28 for seniors and $20 for children 16 and under. Ages 1 to 3 ride free.

Group rates for 20 or more people. Watches depart at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., seven days a week. Charters available for evening cruises. www.7seaswhalewatch.com

MARBLEHEAD

Coastal Sailing School, Commercial Street, Marblehead, (781) 639-0553. Learn to sail in 30-foot cruising sailboats. Afternoon and evening excursion rides. Also, sailing instruction for adults on 30-foot cruising sailboat; 20-hour course costs $395. www.coastalsailingschool.com

SALEM

Carol Kent Yacht Charters, 77 North Washington St., Boston, (617) 742-2500. Private yacht charters out of Salem aboard unique motor yachts and sailboats. Cruises allow time to tour the local area, shop, dine, swim and relax. Destination cruises to Cape Ann and Islands. www.carolkent.com

Rockmore Co., Pickering Wharf, Salem, (781) 639-0600. Music cruises of Salem and Marblehead harbors, Thursday nights from June through September on the 63-foot, 149-passenger Hannah Glover. Boat departs at 7 p.m. from Pickering Wharf. Cost is $15. Charters also available. www.rockmoreco.com

Salem Sailing Cruises, Pickering Wharf, Salem, (508) 284-4292. Reservations, (978) 526-7839. Flexible daily sailing, excursions and charters on the modern 39-foot schooner Wind Rose. Up to six people; $20 per person per hour. Charters also available for larger groups. Discount for children under 12. www.salemsailingcruises.com

Seven Seas Salem, Pickering Wharf, Salem; phone 800-745-9594. Lighthouse cruises and fun harbour tours, twice a day; 90-minute entertainment splash cruises with music, two evenings a week. Both $15. Charters available. May run some whale watch cruises. www.7seaswhalewatch.com

Sun Line Cruises, Salem Willows waterfront park, Salem, (978) 741-1900. Season starts June 15. Call Florida office for early reservations, (727) 944-4468. Daily lunch cruises, coastal cruises, “attitude adjustment cruises” and sunset cruises. Daily boat service to Misery Island, owned by The Trustees of Reservations. Private charters and corporate events. Island barbecues and clambakes. www.sunlinecruises.com

Entertainment

Nightclubs

Dodge Street Bar & Grill,7 Dodge St., Salem, (978) 745-0139. Entertainment every night. Funky jazz, rock, blues and reggae. No cover. www.dodgestreet.com

In A Pig’s Eye, 148 Derby St., Salem, (978) 741-4436. Monday, open mike; Thursday, acoustic guitar. No cover.

Mulligan Bar, Sheraton Ferncroft Hotel, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers(978) 777-2500. www.sheraton.com/danvers

Nathaniel’s, Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Square West, Salem, (978) 744-4080. Pianist Thursday to Sunday nights, 6:30 to 9:30; jazz brunch Sundays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.hawthornehotel.com

Roadhouse Pub & Restaurant, 55 Pulaski St., Peabody, (978) 532-6138. Karaoke Wednesday and Thursday nights; DJ Friday; bands or DJ Saturday. No cover.

The Village Green, Route 1 north, Danvers, (978) 774-7270. Karaoke Friday and Saturday. Singles dance Friday and Saturday, $5 cover; free buffet 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Theater

Amesbury Playhouse Dinner Theatre, 194 Main St., Post Office Square, Amesbury, (978) 388-9444. Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 7 p.m. dinner, 8:30 p.m. show; Sunday: dinner at noon, 1:30 p.m. show, and 5 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. show. Wednesday matinee: dinner at noon, 1:30 p.m. show. Prices from $24 to $37 for dinner and show; show only, $15. Children and senior discounts every day except Saturday. Group discounts also available. Call for reservations. For more information, check www.AmesburyPlayhouse.com

Le Grand David Spectacular Magic Co., Cabot Street Cinema Theatre, 286 Cabot St., Beverly, (978) 927-3677. Sundays, 3p.m. Tickets $18, $12 for children 11 and under. Season runs through July 25. Returns in the fall.

North Shore Music Theatre, 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, (978) 232-7200. Year-round musicals and celebrity performers. Summer children’s series. Box office hours, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. performance days only. www.nsmt.org

Comedy clubs

Dick Doherty’s Comedy Escape, China Blossom, Routes 125 and 133, North Andover. Friday and Saturday, 9:30 p.m.; $12 Friday; $15 Saturday, prices increase with national headliners. (800) 401-2221.

Giggles Comedy Club at Prince Restaurant, Route 1 south, Saugus, (781) 233-9950. Friday, 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. (times subject to change in July and August). Tickets $13 Friday; $13 and $15, Saturday. Reservations suggested. www.princerestaurant.com

Nick’s Comedy Stop, Kowloon Restaurant, Route 1 north, Saugus, (781) 231-2500. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 and 10 p.m. Tickets $13, 15. www.nickscomedystop.com

FARMS

Brooksby Farm, 38 Felton St., Peabody, (978) 531-7456. Opens in June. Specializes in flowers, vegetables and pick-your-own strawberries.

Clark Farm, 163 Hobart St., Danvers, (978) 774-0550. Farm stand open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April to Christmas. Specializes in naturally-grown produce. Holiday decorations also sold.

Connors Farm, 30 Valley Road, Danvers, (978) 777-1245. Farmstand opens in May for the season, everyday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Annual Strawberry Festival is Saturday, June 19 rain date is June 20.

Gibney Gardens, 15 South Liberty St., Danvers, (978) 777-4039. Open from 9 to 6 p.m. everyday. Specializes in hanging baskets and geraniums, along with corn and tomatoes.

Green Meadows Farm Stand, 650 Asbury St., Hamilton, (978) 468-3720. Open weekends, starting in June. Sells homegrown vegetables and fruit. Birthdays, school groups; Blueberry Festival, July 24.

Rose Hip Farm, 61 Conant St., Beverly, (978) 927-2943. Stand open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., selling vegetables plants and a variety of flowers, annuals and perennials. Stand also sells mums and Christmas trees in the fall and winter months.

Russell Orchards, 143 Argilla Road, Ipswich, (978) 356-5366. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Strawberry Festival June 26-27, Peach Festival Aug. 14-15. Also has pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries and blueberries during the summer months. Apple and wine Festival Nov. 6-7. Live entertainment at all

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Wegzyn’s Farm Stand, 63 Linebrook Road, Ipswich, (978) 356-9865. Closed for the summer. Re-opens in the fall.

Farms

Brooksby Farm, 38 Felton St., Peabody, (978) 531-7456. Opens in June. Flowers, vegetables and pick-your-own strawberries.

Clark Farm, 163 Hobart St., Danvers, (978) 774-0550. Farm stand open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April to Christmas. Specializes in naturally-grown produce. Holiday decorations also sold.

Connors Farm, 30 Valley Road, Danvers, (978) 777-1245. Farmstand opens in May for the season, everyday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Annual Strawberry Festival is Saturday, June 19 rain date is June 20.

Gibney Gardens, 15 South Liberty St., Danvers, (978) 777-4039. Open from 9 to 6 p.m. everyday. Specializes in hanging baskets and geraniums, along with corn and tomatoes.

Green Meadows Farm Stand, 650 Asbury St., Hamilton, (978) 468-3720. Open weekends, starting in June. Sells homegrown vegetables and fruit. Birthdays, school groups; Blueberry Festival, July 24.

Rose Hip Farm, 61 Conant St., Beverly, (978) 927-2943. Stand open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., selling vegetables plants and a variety of flowers, annuals and perennials. Stand also sells mums and Christmas trees in the fall and winter months.

Russell Orchards, 143 Argilla Road, Ipswich, (978) 356-5366. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Strawberry Festival June 26-27, Peach Festival Aug. 14-15. Also has pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries and blueberries during the summer months. Apple and wine Festival Nov. 6-7. Live entertainment at all

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Wegzyn’s Farm Stand, 63 Linebrook Road, Ipswich, (978) 356-9865. Closed for the summer. Re-opens in the fall.

Fourth of July

North Shore visitors will have several opportunities to watch skies ignite with spectacular fireworks displays this summer.

Danvers:

Saturday, July 3, fireworks at Plains Park around 9 p.m. Rain date, July 5. Part of the town’s 10-day Danvers Family Festival activities. Family activities from 4 to 10 p.m. on Highland Common Plains Park, located off Route 62, behind the Holten-Richmond school, at Route 62 and Conant Street. Daylong events include live music, children’s rides and amusements such as moon walk and giant slide, food vendors. www.danversfamilyfestival.com

IPSWICH

Sunday, July 4, around 9 p.m. Rain date, July 5. Independence Day Family Concert and Fireworks from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Crane Estate at Castle Hill, 290 Argilla Road. Tickets: Adults $20, children $10, Trustees of Reservations members $10 adults, $5 children. Entertainment starts at 5 p.m. and includes: The Italian Garden children’s entertainment, face painting and the Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra’s traditional patriotic pops concert.

MARBLEHEAD

Sunday, July 4, at dusk. Rain date, July 5. At Marblehead Harbor. Favorite fireworks viewing spots: Devereux Beach, Ocean Avenue; Crocker Park off Front Street; Fort Sewell, located at the end of Front Street. Concert and other events occurring all week at Crocker Park and throughout the town, sponsored by the Marblehead Festival of Arts.

SALEM

Sunday, July 4, at 9 p.m. Fireworks launched from Forest River Park, West Street. Best viewing at Derby Wharf on Derby Street, or Forest River Park, West Avenue (left turn off Route 1A south). Concert at 7 p.m. by Dick Hillyer Festival Orchestra. All-day festivities start at 10 a.m. in Derby Wharf area. For more information: Destination Salem, (978) 741-3252.

BEVERLY

ArtsFest Beverly 2004, the annual street festival, is held June 11-12 on Ellis Square and Cabot Street. More than 80 artists and 12 galleries take part as well as musicians, storytellers and street performers. Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by Beverly Main Streets. Contact is Rinus Oosthoek at (978) 922-8558. www.artsfestbeverly.org

Beverly Homecoming 2004: Friday, July 30 to Sunday, Aug. 8, with approximately 40 events over 10 days, including a lobster festival, concerts and a fireworks display on Aug. 8 at 9 .m. www.beverlyhomecoming.com

Boxford

Apple Festival, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Boxford Center. Food, games, 100 juried craftspeople, music. Sponsored by the Boxford Historical Society.

DANVERS

Danvers Family Festival: Wednesday, June 18 to Sunday July 4, with 25 events and concerts, and a variety of food. www.danversfamilyfestival.com

IPSWICH

Ipswich Clambake and Greek Festival, Saturday, July 10, from 5 to 11 p.m., and Sunday, July 11, from noon to 8 p.m. Hellenic Center on Route 1A. Rain or shine. A variety of Greek foods, Greek pastries, and clams, hot dogs and hamburgers for the kids. Greek music for adults and games for kids. For more information, call the Hellenic Center at (978) 356-4742

Olde Ipswich Days: July 23, 24 and 25, on the South Green along Route 1A, daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In its 34rd year, festival includes arts and crafts, food and snack booths. Rain or shine. Free admission. For a full schedule, call (978) 356-0115.

Fall Fling and Chowderfest: Saturday, Sept. 18. Chowder tasting and voting from 1 to 4 p.m., downtown. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the event or in advance at the post office and local shops. Special shopping promotions all day. Call (978) 356-2431 for additional information.

MARBLEHEAD

Marblehead Festival of the Arts: Friday, July 2, to Monday, July 5. Four days of arts, crafts and music. For full schedule, call (781) 639-ARTS. www.marbleheadfestival.org

PEABODY

Peabody Kids Day Festival, Sept. 11 on Leather City Common, Peabody. International Festival: Sunday, Sept. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Peabody Square. Dozens of ethnic groups represented, with foods, free entertainment, exhibits and art. (978) 532-3000.

SALEM

Boston Antique & Classic Boat Festival: Saturday, Aug. 28 from noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hawthorne Cove Marina, 10 White St. Featuring classic sailboats, powerboats and hand-powered craft. Adults $5, children under 12 free. (617) 666-8530. www.by-the-sea.com/bacbfestival

Salem Maritime Festival: Saturday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, July 18, from noon to 5 p.m. at National Park Service’s Salem Maritime National Historic Site, 175 Derby St. A celebration of the city’s maritime and folk heritage with free family fun, food, horse and carriage rides, traditional crafts, historic re-enactments and music. The festival features tours of the tall ship, Friendship, a full-sized replica of a 1797 square-rigged merchant ship. Call (978) 740-1660 for a complete listing of events.

Salem Heritage Days: Aug. 8, to Aug. 15. Essex Street Fair on the Pedestrian Mall on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; outdoor concerts, dance presentations, road race, Children’s Night on the Common (Aug. 13), Antique Car Show. Information: Salem City Hall, (978) 745-9595.

Salem Haunted Happenings: Month long Halloween festival in this Witch City — Oct. 1-Nov.2 - with a children’s costume parade, the Mayor’s Night Out, haunted houses, concerts, candlelight tours and more events throughout October across the city. www.hauntedhappenings.org

Fishing

The cost of freshwater fishing licenses vary for each community according to age, residency and duration of permit. Licenses must be visibly worn while fishing. For more information, call the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife at (508) 792-7270.

The following is a list of local fishing spots:

Baldpate Pond, Boxford

Beck Pond, Hamilton

Brown’s Pond in Peabody near the Peabody-Lynn line.

Chebacco Lake, Hamilton Crystal Lake, Peabody and portions of the Ipswich River in Peabody.

Ipswich Bay off Little Neck and Plum Island.

Ipswich River in Hamilton, particularly at the bridge of Willowdale Road and the bridge of Highland Street.

Liberty Street Bridge at Crane River in Danvers.

Pleasant Pond off Pleasant Street in Wenham. Stocked with trout. Parking lot and boat ramp available.

Putnamville Reservoir in Danvers, for bass and pickerel, located near the railroad tracks at the Juniper Street Bridge.

Water Street Bridge in Danvers.

Winter Island Pier in Salem.

Salem Willows Pier in Salem.

Fitness

BEVERLY

North Shore Athletic Club, (978) 927-4244, 600 Cummings Center. Aerobics, separate spinning cinema, cardiovascular equipment, women’s-only room, full-service locker rooms with Jacuzzi and sauna, free weights.

Beverly Racquet and Fitness, 7 Reservoir Road, (978) 927-0920. Nautilus Nitro, women’s only fitness center, expanded free weight room, yoga, aerobics, personal training, swimming, sauna, whirlpool and outdoor pool. Also racquetball, squash, basketball, spinning, children’s programs and baby-sitting. Student memberships available. www.beverlyfitness.com

Greater Beverly YMCA, consisting of Sterling Center, Cabot Street YMCA and Teen Collaborative YMCA. Phone (978) 927-6855, (978) 922-0990, and (978) 921-6061. State of the art gymnastics center at the Sterling Center. Also, new outdoor pool with toddler area at the Sterling Center. Aerobics, Nautilus, free weights, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, indoor track, children’s programs, summer camp program and child-care services, yoga, spinning, muscular therapy, indoor rock climbing, outdoor adventure course and gymnastics center. YMCA site in downtown Beverly at 245 Cabot St. featuring a steam room, gym, indoor pool, therapeutic spa, muscular therapy, youth programs and fitness. www.northshoreymca.org

Bass River Tennis Club, 31 Tozer Road, (978) 927-0102. Ten indoor tennis courts, junior and adult lessons, men’s and women’s tennis leagues, saunas, baby-sitting services. www.bassrivertennisclub.com

DANVERS

Super Fitness Center, 10 Hutchinson Drive, (978) 777-3666. Aerobics, free weights and Nautilus. Newly renovated with a lot of new equipment. Cardiovascular section with 80 pieces of machinery. Ground zero equipment. Baby-sitting services, steam and sauna rooms. www.superfitness.com

Boston Sports Club, 50 Ferncroft Road at the Sheraton Tara Hotel, (978) 774-0444. Aerobics, free weights and Nautilus. Outdoor and indoor pool, racquetball. Tennis and swim lessons. www.bostonsportsclub.com

Gold’s Gym, behind McDonald’s off Route 114, (978) 777-3151. Racquetball, aerobics, free weights, women’s only fitness area, personalized fitness assessment, saunas, steam room, basketball, personal trainers and baby-sitting.

Danvers Community YMCA, 34 Pickering St., Danvers, (978) 774-2055. New gym for recreation and league basketball, indoor pool, swimming lessons for youth and adult, swim team, water fitness, cardiovascular equipment, free weights, Nautilus, aerobics, children’s camp programs, swimming lessons, child care program. www.danversymca.org

IPSWICH

YMCA 110 County Road, (978) 356-9622. Aerobics, Nautilus, free weights, swimming pool, ropes course, youth sports camps, children’s programs and baby-sitting services. www.northshoreymca.org

LYNNFIELD

World Gym, Lynnfield, 379 Broadway, Route 1 North, Lynnfield, (781) 593-9888. Aerobics, free weights and cardiovascular equipment, yoga, pilates, all new equipment and cardio kick-boxing.Baby-sitting services. www.worldgym.com

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA

Manchester Athletic Club, 8 Atwater Ave., (978) 526-1681. Cybex machines, yoga studio, pilates, cardiovascular center, aerobics, free weights, indoor and outdoor pool and tennis courts. Also saunas, steam room, physical therapist, massage therapist, personal trainers and lounge. www.macwc.com

MARBLEHEAD

Phoenix Fitness Center, 46 Tioga Way, (781) 631-6533. Aerobics, Cybex, free weights, Pilates, cardiovascular equipment, steam room, whirlpool, spinning and locker rooms, personal training, yoga, senior fitness, urban rebounding, and baby-sitting.

Marblehead/Swampscott YMCA, 94 Pleasant St., (781) 631-0870. Indoor heated pool, aerobics, renovated Nautilus room with AC, free weights, squash, baby-sitting services and children’s pre-school classes. www.northshoreymca.org

Energy Works, 169R Pleasant St., (781) 631-7030. Aerobics, Nautilus, stretch and relaxation classes, pilates, free weights, conditioning, spinning, dance classes, children and senior programs, showers. www.energyworksfitness.com

PEABODY

Bally’s Total Fitness Center, Route 128, Northshore Mall, (978) 532-6666. Weight-training programs, aerobics, cardiovascular equipment, swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool, indoor track and personal training. Lobby store. Fitness center featuring Hammer Strength, Life Fitness, Magnum and Icarian equipment. Child care available. www.ballyfitness.com

Bruce McCorry Cardio Kick-Boxing 220 Newbury St., Peabody, (978) 535-7878. Cardio kick-boxing classes in morning and evenings. Offering over 40 classes a week in tai-chi, kung fu, tae kwon do, meditation and yoga. summer programs www.brucemccorrys.com

SALEM

Gold’s Gym, 38 Swampscott Road, (978) 745-4007. Groups exercises, free weights, Nautilus and cardiovascular machines. Women’s only fitness center, locker rooms, spinning studio. Tanning and baby-sitting available. www.goldsgym.com

Healthworks Fitness Centers for Women, 84 Highland Ave., (978) 745-7390. Cardio dance, step aerobics, teen aerobics classes, massage, aesthetics, kick boxing, yoga, Nautilus, free weights, spinning, sauna, whirlpool and steam room. Also, treadmills, Stairmasters, ellipticals, rowing machines and baby-sitting. www.healthworksfitness.com

Salem YMCA, 1 Sewall St., (978) 744-0351. Aerobic classes, cardiovascular equipment, Nautilus, yoga and relaxation classes, senior classes, youth and teen programs, free weights and indoor track. Two indoor pools with swimming lessons and fitness classes. Baby-sitting services. www.northshoreymca.org

WENHAM

The Hamilton Athletic Club, 300 at Main, Wenham, (978) 468-1931. Personal training, cardiovascular equipment, weight machines, nutritional counseling, and baby-sitting services. Small club atmosphere. www.bodymetric.com

Golf

BEVERLY

Beverly Golf and Tennis Club, 134 McKay St., Beverly, (978) 922-9072. Eighteen holes, par 70, semi-private club. Preferred tee times for members on Saturday and Sunday; reservations for members Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Public may reserve tee times seven days in advance. Don Lyons is the head golf professional.

BOXFORD

Far Corner Golf Course, Main Street and Barker Road, West Boxford, (978) 352-8300. Par 72, 18-hole course and par 36, nine-hole course. Open to the public. Tee times avialable seven days a week.

Call five days in advance for weekdays and weekends. Bob Flynn is director of golf and a PGA professional; John O’Connor is also a PGA professional; James Amor, course superintendent. Group and individual lessons available by appointment. All-grass driving range. www.farcornergolf.com

DANVERS

Sun ‘n Air Golf Learning Center, 210 Conant St., Danvers, (978) 774-8180. Open daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Driving range with 35 bays and three target greens. Putting green, natural grass practice tee, chipping/pitching and bunker areas. Lessons available from three teaching pros. Clinics for adults and juniors. Three-hole practice loop. www.sunairgolf.com.

ESSEX

Cape Ann Golf Course, John Wise Avenue, Essex, (978) 768-7544. Nine holes, par 34 (white tees), par 35 (blue tees). Open to the public. Gas carts available. www.capeanngolf.com

IPSWICH

Candlewood Golf Club, Essex Road, Ipswich, (978) 356-5377. Nine holes, par 33. Open to the public. Drive carts available.

Tee Time Golf & Ice Cream, 84 Turnpike Road, Ipswich, (978) 356-6599. Driving range with 40 bays. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lessons available. New 18 hole state-of-the-art miniature golf. Real grass 18-hole putting green. Ice cream. Pro shop. Heated and covered hitting areas. New this year: a baseball batting range.

LYNNFIELD

Colonial Hilton Resort, Route 128, Exit 42, Lynnfield, (781) 245-0335. Eighteen holes, par 70. Open to the public. Tee times can be booked up to three days ahead. Individual lessons/clinics available. Head pro is Bob Jacobs.

Lynnfield Center Golf Club, 195 Summer St., Lynnfield, (781) 334-9877. Nine holes, open to the public. Gas and push carts available. Collared shirts required. Shoes must be spikeless or soft spikes.

Sagamore Spring Golf Club, 1287 Main St., Lynnfield, (781) 334-3151. Eighteen holes, par 70. Open to the public. Tee times available seven days a week. Reservations can be made up to four days in advance. Club fitting. Gas carts, pull carts and rental clubs available. Head pro is Steven Vaughn. www.sagamorespring.com

MIDDLETON

Golf Country, Route 114, Middleton, (978) 774-4476. Driving range. Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fifty bays plus natural-grass hitting areas that accommodate 20 golfers. Covered, heated tees for year-round play. Teaching pros are Chuck Frithsen and John Saraceno. Also two 18-hole miniature golf courses and batting cages. David Nyman is the head golf pro. www.golfcountry114.com

Middleton Golf Club, Route 114, Middleton, (978) 774-4075. Eighteen hole par 3 course. Open to the public. Pull carts and club rental available. Free clinic Saturdays at 11 a.m. Individual lessons also available. Junior program for children ages 7-to-15 starts July 9. Head pro is Dave Nyman. www.middletongolf.com

Paradise Springs Golf, 25 Lonergan Road, Middleton, (978) 750-4653. Driving range with 38 bays, 10 grass tees. Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nine putting greens, chipping area, largest floating island green in the country. Large bucket (off the mat) is $10. Two heated buildings. Full service snack bar featuring Treadwell’s ice cream.

PEABODY

The Meadow at Peabody, 80 Granite St., Peabody, (978) 532-9390. New 18-hole municipal course. Open to the public, with Peabody residents receiving a discount. Collared shirts required; jeans are not allowed. Grille room and pro shop. Golf carts required for weekend play. Head golf professional is Richard Nagle.

ROWLEY

Rowley Country Club, Dodge Road, Rowley, (978) 948-2731. Nine holes, open to the public. Tee times available seven days in advance. Driving range with gress tees. Junior clinic for ages 7 and older, all summer. Home of the Nike Junior Golf Camps. Electric carts and golf pros available. www.rowleygolf.com

SALEM

Dilisio Brothers Golf Range, Swampscott Road, Salem, (978) 745-6766. Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., 35 bays. Lessons available from teaching pro Joe Murphy. Free clinic every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon with purchase of a large bucket of golf balls ($8).

Olde Salem Greens, Willson Street, Salem, (978) 744-2149. Nine holes, par 35. Open to the public. Tee times required. Must call 24 hours in advance. Call between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekdays for tee times. Gas carts available.

TOPSFIELD

New Meadows Golf Club, Wildes Road, Topsfield, (978) 887-9307. Nine holes, par 35. Open to the public. Gas carts and pull carts available. First-come, first-served basis. Owner-manager is Frank Iovenella.

WENHAM

Lakeview Golf Club, 60 Main St. (Route 1A), Wenham, (978) 468-9584. Nine holes, open to the public. Tee times Thursday through Sunday. Fully stocked pro shop, with professional club-fitting services. Gas carts available. Head pro is Michael Flynn. www.lakeviewgolfclub.baweb.com.

Wenham Country Club, 94 Main St., Wenham, (978) 468-4714. Eighteen holes, par 65. Open to the public weekdays and after noon on weekends. Gas carts available. Head pro is Peter Collins. Lessons available.

Information

Beverly Chamber of Commerce, 28 Cabot St., (978) 232-9559. Free information about local lodgings, restaurants, historical and recreational attractions. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.gobeverly.com

Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, 33 Commercial St., Gloucester, (978) 283-1601. Full visitor center with free pamphlets on local lodgings and attractions, including beaches and whale watches. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.capeannvacations.com

Destination Salem, 63 Wharf St., Salem, (978) 744-3663 or (877) 725-3662. Call to rerquest a guide to Salem attractions by mail. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5p.m. www.salem.org

Ipswich Visitors’ Center, located at the Hall-Haskell House, 36 South Main St., (978) 356-8540. Information guides, brochures, shopping, tourist and restaurant information. Summer hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., through end of October. www.ipswichma.com

Marblehead Chamber of Commerce, 62 Pleasant St. (inside the Masonic Temple), Marblehead, (781) 631-2868. Free information on local attractions. Call for a free Marblehead map and guide. Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.visitmarblehead.com

Marblehead Information Booth, located at the intersection of Pleasant and Spring streets, (781) 639-8469. The booth is operated by the Chamber of Commerce. Open May through October, Sunday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free brochures always available on outdoor rack.

North of Boston Convention Visitors’ Bureau, 17 Peabody Square, Peabody, (978) 977-7760 or (800) 742-5306. Free brochures on area attractions, accommodations and events. Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.northofboston.org

North Shore Chamber of Commerce, 5 Cherry Hill Drive, Danvers, (978) 774-8565. Free brochures on area attractions, accommodations and events. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.northshorechamber.org

Peabody Chamber of Commerce,

24 Main St., Peabody, (978) 531-0384. Free brochures on area attractions, accommodations and events. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.peabodychamber.com

Salem Chamber of Commerce, 63 Wharf St., Salem, (978) 744-0004. Visitor, tourist information about the city, relocation kits for those moving to Salem. Maps and brochures also available. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.salem-chamber.org

Salem Maritime National Historic Site, 193 Derby St., Salem, (978) 740-1660. Tour information. Free 18-minute video, “To the Farthest Port of the Rich East,” shown every half hour. Other features include a 19th century retail store, historic wharfs and structures. Tours of historic buildings and the Friendship, a replica sailing ship. Open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.nps.gov/sama

Salem National Park Service Visitors Center, 2 New Liberty St., (978) 740-1650. Free exhibits on early settlements, the maritime trade, the leather and textile industries, and a film about the history of Essex County, “Where Past is Present.” Also, brochures on area attractions, accommodations and events. Gift shop featuring historic books and gifts. Open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.nps.gov/sama

Marine Services

Beverly Port Marina Inc., 43 Water St., Beverly, (978) 232-3300. Gas and diesel fuel. Summer slips, rack storage, winter storage, dry or wet. Hauling and launching. Open daily. Full service department. Docks offer full electric, water, telephone service and cable. Bath and laundry facilities. Yacht brokerage firm, marine store and supplies. New and used boat sales; formula power boats; Pro Line fishing boats, Monterey Pleasure Boats, Lund Fishing Boats and Quinrex Fishing Boats. Sales and service for Yamaha, Mercury, Mercruiser and Volvo motors. www.beverlyportmarina.com

Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott St., Danvers. Call Elena Rico at (978) 774-8644. Gasoline available; complete marine facility. Full service restaurant for public. www.danversport.com

Hawthorne Cove Marina, 10 White St., Salem, (978) 740-9890. Temporary and permanent boat slips and mooring rentals; launching and hauling of boats as well as repairs, including fiberglass boats. www.marinas.com/HawthorneCoveMarina/

Manchester Marine, 17 Ashland Ave., Manchester-by-the-Sea, (978) 526-7911. Boat repairs and storage, launch service and travel lift for launching boats. Ice and fuel available. www.manchestermarine.com

Marblehead Trading Co., 89 Front St., Marblehead, (781) 639-0029, and 6A Cliff St., Marblehead, (781) 631-4650. Boat storage, repairs, trucking and launching. www.marbleheadtrading.com

Pickering Wharf Marina Inc., 23 Congress St., Salem (978) 744-2727. Temporary tie-up dock for visiting boaters. Transient moorings. No fuel. Showers. Restrooms. Restaurants. www.salemharbor.com

Pope’s Landing, Liberty Street, Danversport, (978) 762-0210. Riverfront municipal parking lot, launching ramp, public restrooms, free parking. Launching fee $5 for boats registered in Massachusetts; $10 for out-of-state boats. www.danversrecreation.com

Crane River Marina, McDewell Avenue, Danvers, (978) 762-0210. The Town of Danvers rents slip space by the season. There is a waiting list. For more information, call Harbormaster Chris Sanborn at the above number. www.danversrecreation.com

Riverview Marina, 58 River St., Danversport, (978) 762-4848. Boat slips. Winter storage.

Tuck Point Marina, 109 Water St., Beverly, (978) 922-4631. Fifty-three mooring slips for seasonal and temporary dockage. Showers, laundry, restrooms.

Portside Marine, 106 Liberty St., Danvers, (978) 774-5887. Boat sales, repairs, hauling and launching. Engine sales and winter storage also available.

The Fore Peak, 89 Front St., Marblehead, (781) 631-7184. Marine equipment and supplies. www.marbleheadtrading.com

Movie Theaters

Cabot Street Cinema Theatre, 286 Cabot St., Beverly, (978) 927-3677. Movies on weekdays and Saturdays, including 2 p.m. matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

LoewsTheater, Liberty Tree Mall, Danvers, Route 128, Exit 24, (978) 750-9785. Features 20 all-digital screens with stadium seating. www.loewstheaters.com

Museum Place Cinemas Museum Place Mall, Church Street, Salem, (978) 744-3700. Admission $7, $5 for children and seniors. Adult admission is $5 on Tuesday nights and for matinees. www.patriotcinemas.com

Hollywood Hits, 7 Hutchinson Drive, Danvers, (978) 777-4000. Admission $4.50 matinees, $5 for adults and $4.50 for children and seniors in the evenings. For premiere shows, the cost is $5.50 for matinees, and $8 for adults, $5 for children and seniors in the evenings. www.hollywoodhitstheatres.com

Museums

BEVERLY

Beverly Historical Society, 117 Cabot St., (978) 922-1186. Operates the Balch House, Cabot House and Hale Farm, which is closed for renovations. Admission to one house is $4 adults, $3 senior citizens and students, members and children under 3, free. Combination ticket is $9, $6 to two houses.

Balch House, 448 Cabot St., Route 1A, (978) 922-1186. Built by John Balch in 1636, it is one of the oldest standing wood-frame houses in the United States. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cabot House, 117 Cabot St., (978) 922-1186. Headquarters of the Beverly Historical Society. Various exhibits, research library and period rooms. Contains the Galloupe Library for research and the Walker Transportation Museum. Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Wednesday, 1 to 9 p.m.

BOXFORD

Boxford Historic Document Center, 73A Washington St., (978) 352-2733. Open Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Also open the first two Saturdays of each month, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Contains Boxford archives, pictures, maps, genealogy and the Chadwick-Parkhurst doll collection.

Boxford Historical Society, Holyoke-French House, Boxford Center. Open the first Sunday of June, July and August from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Open for tours by costumed tour guides on Sept. 18, the day of the Boxford Apple Festival.

DANVERS

Danvers Archival Center, at Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan St., Danvers, (978) 774-0554. Houses town archives and witchcraft documents. Open Mondays, 1 to 7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.; the second and fourth Friday of the month, 1 to 5 p.m.; and the first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Free admission.

Danvers Historical Society, 9 Page St., (978) 777-1666. Operates the Glen Magna Farms and the Danvers Museum at the Israel Putnam House.

Glen Magna Farms (Derby Summer House), Ingersoll Street off Centre Street, (978) 774-9165. Antiques and English-style gardens. Mansion open for guided tours from June to August, second and third Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission $5.

Danvers Museum at the Israel Putnam House, 431 Maple St., (behind Putnam Pantry on U.S. Route 1), (978) 777-1666. Putnams lived at the site from 1648 to 1991. Gen. Israel Putnam commanded American troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill. A series of exhibits on local, regional and family history. Open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m., from June to September. Admission is $3.

Judge Samuel Holten House, 171 Holten St., (978) 887-8215 or (978) 774-4117. Home of the Daughters of the American Revolution, owned and operated by the Gen. Israel Putnam Chapter. Open 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays in July and August, or by appointment. Donations are accepted.

Salem Village Parsonage Site, rear of 69 Centre St. Location of archaeological dig that uncovered foundation of the Rev. Samuel Parris’ home, where witchcraft hysteria of 1690s began. Open daily, sunrise to sunset. Free admission.

HAMILTON

The Hamilton Historical Society, in Hamilton Town Hall on Bay Road (Route 1A), (978) 468-5570. The society keeps artifacts and historical documents on the history of the town, which can be viewed by appointment or on Thursday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m.

IPSWICH

Heard House Museum, 54 South Main St., Routes 1A and 133, (978) 356-2811. Changing exhibitions on Ipswich history, China Trade artifacts, paintings by Arthur Wesley Dow and other Ipswich artists, hands-on children’s gallery, carriages, dolls and toys in Federal Period house. Open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m., May 30 to October 26. Tours on the hour, last tour at 3 p.m. or unguided tours. Admission is $7, $3 ages 6 to 12, which also includes admission to the Whipple House.

Whipple House Museum, 1 South Village Green, Routes 1A and 133, (978) 356-2811. National Historic Landmark, First Period House (around 1655 and later), with early furnishings and 17th century housewife’s garden. Open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. May 30 to October 24, by guided tour only. Admission is $7, $3 ages 6 to 12, which also includes admission to the Heard House.

MANCHESTER

Trask House/Museum and Seaside No.1, 10 Union St. (978) 526-7230. The restored 19th century home of Abigail Hooper Trask and her husband, Capt. Richard Trask, a mariner, the house serves as the headquarters of the Manchester Historical Society. Town artifacts and genealogies. Seaside No. 1 open Saturdays, 10 to 4 p.m., Sundays noon to 4 p.m., Trask House noon to 4 p.m. Also by appointment. Donations accepted.

MARBLEHEAD

Abbot Hall, Washington Square, (781) 631-0000. The original “Spirit of ‘76” painting. Artifacts on Marblehead-born Elbridge Gerry, former vice president of the United States and signer of the Declaration of Independence, and Gen. John Glover, a Revolutionary War hero whose regiment helped Washington cross the Delaware River. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Open weekends Memorial Day through Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays and holidays. Free.

(Weekend openings could be impacted by budget crisis - call for confirmation.)

Jeremiah Lee Mansion, Marblehead Historical Society, 161 Washington St., (781) 631-1768. 1768 Georgian mansion with elegant interior carving, furniture and artifacts. Open June 1 to mid-October, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours are $5, students and seniors $4.50; children 12 and under free. Groups by appointment. Research library and archives (at 170 Washington St.) open year-round, Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

J.O.J. Frost Folk Art Gallery, Marblehead Historical Society, 170 Washington St., (781) 631-1768. Exhibit of Marblehead Pottery paintings of life in Marblehead and at sea by 1920s folk artist J.O.J. Frost. Open year round, Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and, from June to September, Sunday, 10 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

PEABODY

Gen. Gideon Foster House, 35 Washington St., (978) 531-0805. Headquarters of Peabody Historical Society. Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open for research and tours Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m.; Wednesday, 1 to 4 p.m.; and by appointment. Peabody artifacts, military and costume collection, Victorian room and George Peabody memorabilia. Free.

George Peabody House, 205 Washington St., (978) 531-0355. Birthplace of the great American philanthropist, George Peabody. Maintains the history of the city of Peabody. Open Saturday through Wednesday, noon to 4 p.m.; Thursday, noon to 7 p.m.; and Friday, 10 a.m. to noon. Free.

Nathaniel Felton Jr. House, 1683, and Nathaniel Felton Sr. House, 1644, and Smith Barn, 1904, located at the end of Felton Street at the entrance to Brooksby Farm, (978) 531-0805. Open by appointment only. Smith Barn and Felton, Jr. available for rental, weddings and parties.

Osborn-Salata House and Ruth H. Hill Memorial Library, 33 Washington St., (978) 977-0514. Sports museum and library. Open by appointment. Free admission.

Peabody Historical Fire Museum, Felton Street, (978) 531-0805. Fire station built in 1875 open by appointment only. Free admission. Available for rentals, weddings and parties.

Peabody Institute Library, 82 Main St., (978) 531-0100. City’s public library. Contains 19th century artifacts from the collection of George Peabody. Open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 9 to 1 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays from Memorial Day until Labor Day.

SALEM

The Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, (978) 745-9500. contains collections of maritime art and history, Asian export art, American architecture and decorative arts, and art from China, Japan, India and Oceania. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week, except for 10 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Admission is $12, senior citizens 410 and students $8, children 16 and under free; group rates available. Free for Salem residents. House tours are $7.

Also run by the Peabody Essex are the Gardner-Pingree House (1804), Crowninshield-Bentley House 1727), and the John Ward House 1684), open for tours daily. Call (978) 745-9500 for specific times. The Ropes Mansion 1720s), Pierce-Nichols House 1782), and Cotting-Smith Assembly House 1782) are open by appointment only. Ropes Mansion garden is open all summer, with free admission.

House of the Seven Gables, 54 Turner St., (978) 744-0991. This historic site has one 18th century and three 17th century houses, including the birthplace of author Nathaniel Hawthorne. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; From July to October hours extended to 7 p. m. Admission is $10 for adults and $9 for seniors, $6.50 ages 5 to 12, free for children 5 and under. Group rates available. Free parking. Combination tickets available for House of the Seven Gables and Pioneer Village: $16, $14 seniors, $10.50 ages 5 to 12.

Stephen Phillips Trust House, 34 Chestnut St., (978) 744-0440. Federal mansion and carriage house depicts how Phillips family and servants made a home in the early 1900s. Open May 24 to Oct. 31, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., tours on the half hour. Admission is free for all.

Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Derby Street, (978) 740-1660. Visitor information, (978) 740-1650. Includes Derby Wharf, Central Wharf, Hatch’s Wharf, Custom House, Derby House, Narbonne House, West India Goods Store. The Visitor Center at New Liberty Street and the Orientation Center on Derby Street are open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tall ship Friendship can be viewed from the wharves. All outdoor exhibits are free; tours including Custom House, Derby House, Friendship and Narbonne House are $5, $3 ages children and senior citizens.

SWAMPSCOTT

Mary Baker Eddy Historic House, 23 Paradise Road, (781) 599-1853. Home in which Mary Baker Eddy experienced spiritual healing in 1866, which led to her discovery of Christian Science. Open May to October, Mondays 10 to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m. Free for members and children under 12.

TOPSFIELD

Parson Capen House, 1 Howlett Street, by Topsfield Common, (978) 887-3998. Built in 1683 and noted for its Elizabethan architecture and herb garden. Considered one of the best examples of architecture from that period in the United States. Open Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, 1 to 4:30 p.m., June 14 to mid-September. Priscilla Capen Herb Society serves tea in the garden on Wednesdays, 2 to 4 p.m. Nominal fee.

WENHAM

Wenham Museum, 132 Main St., Route 1A, (978) 468-2377. Exibit about General George S. Patton Jr. until Nov.1. Also, changing exhibits and a doll and toy collection, 17th century Claflin-Richards House, a train room and play and education room. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5, seniors $4, $3 children over age 2. Children under 2 and members, free. Group rates available.

Sightseeing

Aviators of New England, Beverly Airport, (978) 922-2220. Airplane tours of the North Shore. Flight school, rentals, charters, and pilot shop. www.flybvy.com

Friendship Carriage Tours, (978) 745-3806, Salem. View Salem’s maritime history from the waterfront to Chestnut Street from horse-drawn carriages. $35 for four people, 30 minute tour. Weddings, $200. Hours vary. Weekends and daily from Memorial Day through October.

Haunted Footsteps Ghost and Salem Historical Tours, 175 Essex St., Salem, next to Peabody Essex Museum, (978) 745-0666. Nightly lantern-lit walking tours of Salem’s haunted sites at 8 p.m. from May 2 to Oct. 9; from Oct. 10 to Nov. 1, at 7 and 8 p.m. Gift shop. Reduced rates for group tours. Adults $12.50; children 6 to 12, $8. Reservations strongly suggested. Two walking tours run through October, a history tour at 2 p.m. and a Witch Trials Memorial/Cemetery Tour at 4 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults and $5 for children. This is the original Salem ghost tour. www.hauntedfootsepsghosttour.com

Helicopters-by-the-Sea of Beverly: Located at Hangar 4, west side, Beverly Airport. Appointments necessary. Open daily, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Flight training available, sight-seeing tours from 20-60 minutes over Cape Ann and Boston. Contact Roger Brul for added information. www.helicopterbythesea.com

Salem Trolley, Inc., 8 Central St., Salem (978) 744-5469. Hourly narrated tours of historic Salem, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, from National Park Service Visitor Center, 2 Liberty Street, Salem. Last tour leaves at 4 p.m. Tickets good for whole day. $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $5 for children 12 and under, $25 for family (2 adults and children 12 and under).

Salem Water Taxi, (978) 745-6070. Located at Pickering Wharf. Private party and sunset cruises. Boat rides around Salem Harbor. Hours 9 a.m. until sunset. www.salemwatertaxi.com

Seas Whale Watch and Cruises, (978) 283-1776 or 1-888-283-1776, 7 Seas Wharf, Gloucester. Whale watches, harbor cruises, classroom at sea with professional naturalist on board, private charters, catering, school group rates available. Season lasts until Oct. 30. Call for schedule and reservations. Office hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.7seaswhalewatch.com

Salem Whale Watch & Tours, Phone (978) 825-0017, Pickering Wharf. Join Salem Whale Watch and the Whale Center of New England for an exciting and educational whale watching trip to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, the summer home for Humpback, Finback and Minke whales and a wide variety of other marine animals and sea birds. Also offered are 90-minute tours of Salem and Marblehead harbors and the Gold Coast. See the islands and lighthouses, and perhaps harbor seals along the way. Our Summer Splash Concert Cruise Series includes dancing to the area’s best bands, or just watch the sunset. For complete schedule and ticket prices call 1-800-520-0017. Group rates and discounts available. Whale Watch: $18-$30. Harbor Tours: $8-15. Concerts: $12-$15.

In Salem:

Witch Mansion, Pickering Wharf, (978) 740-4060. The only haunted attraction presented in 3-D. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $6 for adults, $4 for children 11 and under. Group rates. Combination ticket available with Museum of Myths and Monsters.

New England Pirate Museum, 274 Derby St., (978) 741-2800. Featuring a dockside village, pirate ship, 80-foot pirate’s cave and 60 life-sized pirates. Open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $6 for adults, $4 for children 4 to 13, and $5 for seniors. Combination ticket also available with Witch Dungeon and Witch History Museum.

Salem Museum of Myths and Monsters, 57 Wharf St., Pickering Wharf, (978) 745-7283. Tour is a 12-minute haunted walk with live scares and fully animated monsters and creatures. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Friday and Saturday until 6 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children 11 and under. Group rates available. Combined ticket with Witch Mansion available.

Salem Wax Museum of Witches and Seafarers, 288 Derby St., (978) 740-2929. A self-guided tour of a century of Salem’s maritime history and witchcraft hysteria. Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until June 5; June 6 to June 30, open daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; July and August, open daily 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for children 6 to 14, and free for children 5 and under. Combination hysteria pass available for Witch Village. Group rates available.

Salem Witch Museum, located at Washington Square, across from Salem Common, (978) 744-1692. Audio-visual presentation every half-hour recreates the witch trials of 1692. New exhibit on changing perception of witches through history. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and until 7 p.m. in July and August. Admission is $6.50 for adults, $6 for senior citizens, $4.50 for children 6 to 14. Group rates available.

Salem Witch Village, 282 Rear Derby St., (978) 740-9229. Exhibit exploring myths and facts surrounding the subject of witchcraft. Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through June, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June to September. Cost is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for children. Combination hysteria pass available for Wax Museum. Group rates available.

Witch Dungeon Museum, 16 Lynde St., (978) 741-3570. Offers a live re-enactment of the witch trials with a guided tour of a recreated dungeon like the ones that held the victims of the witchcraft hysteria. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission $6 for adults, $4 for children 4 to 13, and $5 for senior citizens. Combination ticket also available with the Pirate Museum and Witch History Museum.

Witch History Museum, 197 Essex St., (978) 741-7770. The untold stories of 1692 told through a live presentation and tour. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $6 for adults, $4 for children 4 to 13, and $5 for seniors. Combination ticket also available with the Pirate Museum and the Witch Dungeon Museum.

Sailing

Coastal Sailing School, P.O. Box 1001, foot of Commercial Street, Marblehead, (781) 639-0553. Group or private lessons for adults, excursion rides, rentals. www.coastalsailingschool.com

Marblehead Parks and Recreation Department, 10 Humphrey St., Marblehead, (781) 631-3350. Two-week sailing sessions for beginner, intermediate and intermediate advanced.

Scuba

Undersea Divers, 42 Water St., Beverly, (978) 927-9551. Lessons, equipment rentals and sales, air fills.

Tennis

BEVERLY

Beverly High School, off Sohier Road, six asphalt courts, no lights. Call BHS athletics office at (978) 921-6141.

Centerville, 17 Hull St., one concrete court, no lights, no permit needed.

Cove Playground, Cross and East Lothrop streets, two concrete courts, no lights, no permit needed.

Ober Park Upland Road, one concrete court, no lights, no permit needed.

Dix Park, Haskell Street, one concrete court, no lights, no permit needed.

Bass River Tennis Club, Tozer Road, (978) 927-0102. Private club with 10 indoor courts; open to nonmembers with reservations, $18 an hour, plus nonmember guest fee of $5 per person.

DANVERS

Danvers High School, Cabot Road, five concrete courts.

Plains Park, Park Street, three lighted concrete courts.

Highland School, Hobart Street, two courts.

HAMILTON

Patton Park, (978) 468-2178, Bay Road, three concrete courts, lights available.

IPSWICH

Bialek Park, Linebrook Road, (978) 356-6644. Three asphalt courts, lights available; $5 per person, residents with season passes have priority. Season passes $25 per person or $40 per household.

Ipswich High School, off Route 1A (High Street), six new courts, scheduled to open this year. Lights available, $5 per person, residents with season passes have priority.

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA

Manchester Athletic Club, Atwater Avenue, (978) 526-1681. Private club with nine courts, five indoor and four outdoor. Open to nonmembers with reservations; $20 an hour for indoor courts, $10 an hour for outdoor courts, plus guest fee of $15 for nonmembers.

MARBLEHEAD

Seaside Park, Atlantic Avenue, six courts with lights. Permit is required from Parks and Recreation Department, (781) 631-3350. Fee is $1 an hour, $2 after 6 p.m.

Old Marblehead High School, Duncan Sleigh Square, (781) 639-3130, three courts, no lights, no permit needed.

New Marblehead High School, 5 Humphrey St., six courts, available when school is not in session, no permit needed.

MIDDLETON

Northeast Tennis Center, 123 River St., Middleton, (978) 777-0880. Private club open to nonmembers with reservations. Five indoor and six outdoor clay courts. Call for fees and reservations.

PEABODY

Courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. School physical education classes and competitive teams have priority. For more information, call the Peabody Recreation Department at (978) 536-7130.

Corbeil Park, off Russell Street, two asphalt courts, no lights.

O’Conor Park, Home Street, two asphalt courts, no lights.

Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, off Lowell Street, seven courts, six with lights. Lights on from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Courts are unavailable from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

Raddin Road, on Raddin Road, three asphalt courts, no lights.

SALEM

Residents with permits have priority; call (978) 744-0180 for information.

Forest River Park, Lafayette Street, two hard courts, no lights.

Furlong Park, Franklin Street, one hard court, no lights.

McGrath Park, Marlborough Road, one hard court, no lights.

Pickman Park, Cleveland Avenue, one hard court, no lights.

Salem High School, 77 Willson St., five hard courts with lights (open to public summers only).

Salem Willows, Fort Avenue, three lighted hard courts.

North Shore Tennis and Squash Club, Swampscott Road, Salem, (978) 745-5997. Private nonprofit club. Open to nonmembers with reservations a day in advance. Two indoor, two outdoor courts; rates from $15 to $20 for 90 minutes.

SWAMPSCOTT

Tennis USA, (781) 599-5634, organized year-round league for players of all ages and skill levels, indoors and outdoors at area courts and clubs.

Swampscott High School, four hard courts, no lights.

Jackson Park, on Essex Street, six hard courts, no lights.

Phillips Park, on Humphrey Street, two hard courts with lights.

TOPSFIELD

Courts intended for Topsfield residents and their guests.

Grove Street Playground, near Proctor School, two asphalt courts, no lights.

Perkins Row Park, near Steward School, two asphalt courts, no lights.

Questions?

If you would like to be included in next year’s booklet or have questions about any of the listings included here, please contact Kathy Sciacca at The Eagle-Tribune Publishing Company at 978-946-2100 or by email at:

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