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City in Essex County, Massachusetts, US
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Beverly is a city of 43,000 people (2020) in the North Shore region of Massachusetts. Dating back to the 17th century, Beverly has a long maritime history intertwined with resort, residential, and manufacturing roles that have helped defined the city as it is today. From the city's more urbanized western side to the rural estates of the east, Beverly possesses a diverse landscape that adds a number of different areas for visitors to explore.
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One of the oldest standing timber-framed houses in America, dating to at least 1679. Operated by Historic Beverly. Open for tours during summer months.
One of the first brick structures built in Beverly, and once home to the headquarters of the Beverly Bank. Open year round.
Stately old theater, built with frescoes, filigrees, golden dome, and full balcony - dating to 1920. Once home to Le Grand David, the longest-running stage magic show in the world, which had its last show in 2012 after 35 years. Functions as a performing arts center, "The Cabot," offering a mixture of film, music, and performances.
This oldest section of Beverly was named a Historic District in 1971. Its historical significance is as a major fish-drying location and the former residence place of several prominent sea captains, including Revolutionary War privateer Hugh Hill.
Closed all holidays. Built in 1695, and added on to over the years by the Hale family until its sale to the Beverly Historical Society in the 20th century. Open for tours during summer months.
Atlantic Monthly editor Ellery Sedgwick purchased the 114-acre Long Hill in 1916 and the house was built in 1921 with bricks from an early mill in Ipswich. Now managed by the Trustees of Reservations, the property also contains formal gardens, 2 miles (3.2 km) of hiking trails, woodlands, meadows and an apple orchard. The 5 acres (20,000 m²) of cultivated gardens and 100 acres (0.40 km²) of woodland grounds are open to the public daily.
The largest non-profit professional theater in New England with its 26 acre Dunham Woods campus. Arranged the largest non-profit professional theater in New England. Laid out as a 1500-seat signature theatre-in-the-round, it presents Broadway quality musicals, concerts and Kids Shows.
formerly United Shoe Machinery Co.
Built in 1903-06 and affectionately remembered by locals as the Shoe, it is ranked by architectural historians as one of the most significant industrial landmarks in the United States. It was the largest concrete reinforced structure in the world until 1937. The main buildings comprising the site are home to the Cummings Center, which contains exhibits and memorials to the once ever-present city employer.
Fishing for striped bass and other gamefish. Keepers guaranteed.
Reasonably priced, rustic seafood haven with a bar serving as a popular local hotspot.
Personable and comfortable family-owned diner in the heart of Beverly serving up traditional American and German cuisine, and presented by "Marika" herself. Breakfast and lunch on weekdays, with exclusively breakfast cuisine all day on weekends.
Open since 1975, this counter-serve eatery specializes in locally famous hot roast beef sandwiches.
Popular Cabot Street landmark with a distinctive Brave New World inspired name serving a blend of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.
Rustic mainstay offering an array of seafood, steaks & a salad bar in a historic 1890s train station.
Hip and trendy burger spot serving lunch and dinner on Cabot St. Street-side retractable garage windows open up onto the street during warmer weather.
Aye, it's the olde Irish pub.
By bus
MBTA bus 451 travels between Salem train station and North Beverly via Cabot or Tozer Street. Service is often very infrequent, weekdays only.
By train
com Commuter Rail. For a small city, Beverly has an astonishing five train stations within its borders which make the community well-connected.
By plane
Beverly is served by Beverly Regional Airport, a city-owned, public use airport in the northwestern part of town.
Depending on the neighborhood, Beverly can be navigated by a variety of transportation means. In the city's downtown, walking is recommended as there is much to see on a walk up Cabot, Rantoul, or Loring Streets.
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