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Town in Massachusetts
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Manchester is a town in Massachusetts with a population of about 5,000 (2020). It is also known as Manchester-by-the-Sea.
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Beach Street. A popular beach named for its Singing Sand.
Has mini baseball field, gazebo, and toddler playground. The park is lined with benches along the bay with boat docks.
Boston is in the distance from the view of White Beach, with soft sand. Black Cove is rockier, but has a sandbar at low tide.
Smaller property hidden away with a gazebo, beach, lawn, docks, and the Manchester Yacht Club.
Walk the trail through the woods to find a view of the ocean, able to see Singing Beach around the cliff. Park closes after dusk.
Subs made to order. Pizza and Slush Puppies.
Subs made to order. Good quality food. Premade hot and cold meals.
Small café, bakery, delicious smoothies, sandwiches, and desserts.
Pub and Restaurant
Fancy. Good food.
Homemade ice cream. Shakes. Large portions. Limited free parking along the street and in lot.
Reasonable prices. Fast service. Friendly environment. Cozy atmosphere. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Delicious food. Breakfast and Lunch.
Full bar, but on the smaller side.
Small Inn by Tuck's Point.
Bikes Available.
A tucked away elegant gift shop with soaps, lotions, scarves, books, cards, candles, toys and jewelry.
MBTA's Commuter rail provides service from North Station on its Rockport branch. Tickets are $6.75 one way.
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