Newburyport, Massachusetts

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136 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Newburyport Historic District · 0.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Hold on tight, because this seemingly quiet New England town was once a bustling hub that helped shape America. Newburyport's location on the Merrimack River made it a vital shipbuilding and trading center, especially…

• United States Customhouse (Newburyport, Massachusetts) · 0.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  These granite blocks witnessed Newburyport's rise and fall as a major port. This is the United States Customhouse, built in 1834. For decades, customs officials inside collected duties on goods flowing in and out of…

• Market Square Historic District (Newburyport, Massachusetts) · 0.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine Newburyport rising from the ashes, quite literally, in this very spot! In 1811, a devastating fire swept through Newburyport, leveling much of the commercial district near the Merrimack River. The destruction…

• Cushing House Museum and Garden · 0.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine being at the center of international diplomacy right here in Newburyport! This is the Cushing House, home to Caleb Cushing, a key figure in 1800's American politics and diplomacy. Caleb Cushing was a lawyer, a…

• James Noyes House · 1.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a sec; this house was built by a Puritan pastor who helped settle Newbury. The James Noyes House, right here at 7 Parker Street, was built by Reverend James Noyes. He came all the way from Wiltshire,…

• Newbury Historic District · 1.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  You're driving through a place where history isn't just remembered, it's lived. This is the Newbury Historic District, centered around the upper green, a heart of community for over three centuries. Imagine this: By the…

• Spencer–Peirce–Little Farm · 1.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a second; this unassuming patch of land holds centuries of history. Back in the late 1600s, a stone farmhouse was built here, a rarity in New England at the time. Over the years, the Spencer, Peirce,…

• Lowell's Boat Shop · 2.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time at the oldest continuously operating boat shop in America, a National Historic Landmark since 1793. Lowell's Boat Shop on the Merrimack River is where it all began for the iconic New England dory.…

• Newburyport Harbor Light · 3.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine navigating treacherous waters without modern technology. That's why this light matters! Back in 1788, they built the Newburyport Harbor Light, also known as Plum Island Light, to guide ships safely into the…

• Rocky Hill Meeting House · 3.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a time when town meetings and religious services happened in the same space – that's the story of the Rocky Hill Meeting House. Built around 1785, this building served as the center of life for the community. It…

• Macy–Colby House · 3.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a home witnessing centuries of New England life – that's the Macy–Colby House. Built around 1654, this saltbox-style house was first home to Thomas Macy, a pivotal figure in early colonial history. He sought…

• Walker Body Company Factory · 3.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine horse-drawn carriages rolling out of this very spot, headed all over the country. That's what this was once like! This was the Walker Body Company, originally the Walker Carriage Manufacturing Company. They were…

• Rev. John Tufts House · 4.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever heard of singing schools? Well, this is where it all started! The Rev. John Tufts House was home to a guy who revolutionized music education in early America. John Tufts, born in 1689, lived here and became a…

• John Greenleaf Whittier House · 4.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine the hushed intensity of secret meetings, right here in Amesbury. This is the John Greenleaf Whittier House, home to the famous poet, but also a key hub in the fight against slavery. From 1836 until his death in…

• Abraham Adams House · 4.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine life in colonial Massachusetts! The Abraham Adams House, right here in Newbury, offers a rare glimpse into that world. Built between 1705 and 1707, this house was home to Abraham Adams and his family. It's a…

• Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building (West Newbury, Massachusetts) · 5.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Take a moment to honor the brave Civil War veterans at this striking Gothic-style building! Erected in 1900, the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building served as a dedicated space for veterans, including the local…

• Samuel Chase House · 6.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine Hannah Chase, her apron laden with bricks, walking across this very land. This house, the Samuel Chase House, offers a rare glimpse into early 1700s architecture. Built around 1715, it stands as a transitional…

• Gov. Meshech Weare House · 7.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered who signed New Hampshire's birth certificate? You're driving right by his house! This is the 1723 home of Meshech Weare, New Hampshire's first governor and a pivotal figure in the state's founding. Born in…

• Chaplin–Clarke House · 7.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine life as one of the first families to settle here in Rowley, Massachusetts! This is the Chaplin–Clarke House, and it's the oldest house in town, dating back to around 1670. Joseph Chaplin built the original…

• Hazen-Spiller House · 7.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming brick house is a survivor – one of the oldest brick homes in Massachusetts! Built around 1724, it stands as a testament to early American craftsmanship. Richard Hazen, the original owner, chose brick, a…

• Hampton Beach State Park · 7.3 mi · Historical Marker

  New Hampshire's most popular beach resort, drawing visitors since the railroad arrived in 1897, with only 18 miles of coastline -- the shortest of any coastal state.

• Ross Tavern · 8.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a second! This unassuming house has a secret: it used to be a tavern. This is the Ross Tavern. Well, *part* of the Ross Tavern. It's actually made up of pieces of two older buildings. The oldest part dates…

• Greenwood Farm (Ipswich, Massachusetts) · 8.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine living on this very land over 300 years ago! Greenwood Farm tells a story of early colonial life right here in Ipswich. The Paine family built the Paine-Dodge House, the main farmhouse, around 1694. It's a…

• Benjamin James House · 9.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered what New Hampshire looked like almost 300 years ago? Step inside what's believed to be the state's oldest surviving example of a traditional timber-framed house, built in 1723. This isn't just an old…

• Choate Bridge · 9.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Cross the Ipswich River on this historic stone arch bridge, one of the oldest surviving bridges in New England, dating back to 1764. Back then, Ipswich needed a reliable way for folks and goods to cross the river. The…

• Brown Stocking Mill Historic District · 9.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This quiet neighborhood once hummed with the energy of a thriving textile mill, a testament to Ipswich's industrial past. In 1906, Harry S. Brown, a former supervisor at the larger Ipswich Mills, decided to strike out…

• Ipswich Mills Historic District · 9.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a bustling industrial hub, right here in Ipswich. This is the Ipswich Mills Historic District, a testament to the town's textile manufacturing past. In 1868, textile magnate Amos Adams Lawrence bought existing…

• Merrifield House · 9.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This house was built by a veteran of the American Revolutionary War. Francis Merrifield, Jr., built this house around 1792 after serving in the war. It's known as the Merrifield House or Rosebank. The house is a…

• John Whipple House · 9.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine stepping back in time to the 1600s – this very spot offers a glimpse into that era! Built around 1655, the John Whipple House was home to a prominent family in Ipswich. John Whipple, a wealthy merchant and later…

• Dr. John Calef House · 9.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time to a home that's witnessed centuries of Ipswich history. This is the Dr. John Calef House, a building that showcases the evolution of early American architecture. Built around 1671 by Deacon Thomas…

• South Green Historic District (Ipswich, Massachusetts) · 9.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what it was like in the earliest days of Ipswich? This unassuming green holds the key. In 1686, Ipswich town leaders designated this area as the South Green. It served as a common grazing pasture for animals…

• Giddings-Burnham House · 9.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine living in a home built before the Salem Witch Trials! That's the story of the Giddings-Burnham House right here in Ipswich. Likely constructed in the 1640s by George Giddings, this house was soon sold to his…

• Castle Hill (Ipswich, Massachusetts) · 10.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine summering in this sprawling mansion, a testament to early 20th-century wealth and architecture. Castle Hill, completed in 1928, was the summer home of Richard Teller Crane, Jr., and his wife. Crane made his…

• L.H. Hamel Leather Company Historic District · 10.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time to Haverhill's industrial heyday, marked by the L.H. Hamel Leather Company. From 1886 to 1929, the Hamel Leather Company built this sprawling complex, becoming a major employer in Haverhill, processing…

• Little Boar's Head Historic District · 11.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered where New Hampshire’s elite spent their summers a century ago? You're driving right through it! This picturesque stretch of coastline, known as Little Boar's Head, was the ultimate summer escape for…

• Intervale Factory · 11.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder why Haverhill was once known as the "Queen Slipper City?" This factory building has the answer. Built in 1889, the Intervale Factory was a key part of Haverhill's booming shoe industry. It housed shoe…

• Dustin House · 11.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Stop here and you're looking at a survivor – one of the oldest brick houses in Massachusetts! This isn't just any old house; it's the Dustin House, built around 1700, and it served as a garrison, a fortified refuge for…

• Benaiah Titcomb House · 11.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming house whispers tales of early American settlers and a life vastly different from our own. Built around 1700 in Newburyport, what you see here is the Benaiah Titcomb House, though it's been moved and…

• George Giddings House and Barn · 12.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine life in the 1690s - this farm gives you a glimpse! The George Giddings House and Barn stand as rare examples of First Period construction in Essex County. Both the house and barn were likely built in the 1690s.…

• Gilman Garrison House · 12.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered what it was like to live in a time when your home was also your fortress? You're approaching a rare survivor from a dangerous era: the Gilman Garrison House, built in 1709. Imagine a world where every…

• Ladd-Gilman House · 12.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what a house looked like during the American Revolution? You're about to pass one! The Ladd-Gilman House, also known as Cincinnati Memorial Hall, holds centuries of stories within its walls. This grand home,…

• Plains Cemetery · 12.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over! You're about to visit the final resting place of a true American hero, Josiah Bartlett, right here in Plains Cemetery. This isn't just any old graveyard; it was established way back in 1725, making it one of…

• French–Andrews House · 12.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what medieval England looked like? You can see hints of it right here. This is the French–Andrews House, and the oldest parts of it date back to around 1718. It was built as a two-and-a-half story home with…

• Parson Capen House · 12.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what life was like in the early days of colonial New England? This remarkably well-preserved house offers a glimpse into the past. Built in 1683, the Parson Capen House was home to Reverend Joseph Capen, the…

• Josiah Bartlett House · 12.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over! You're about to pass the home of a true American hero, Josiah Bartlett – a man who literally signed away his future for ours. This very house in Kingston, New Hampshire, was built by Bartlett in 1774,…

• Topsfield Town Common District · 12.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a meeting place at the heart of a new town, a place where decisions were made that shaped its very existence. That's the Topsfield Town Common. Established by 1650, the common quickly became the center of…

• Edward Sewall Garrison · 12.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered what life was like for the earliest European settlers in New Hampshire? This isn't just an old house; it's a window into a time of both hopeful beginnings and ever-present danger. Built around 1676, the…

• Scammon Farm Historic District · 13.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered what New Hampshire looked like in 1681? You’re driving right through a living postcard of that history. This isn't just a farm; it’s the Scammon Farm Historic District, a testament to centuries of…

• Brown House (Hamilton, Massachusetts) · 13.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a time when this area was a brand new settlement, carved out of the wilderness. That's when the Brown House was built, making it one of the oldest houses still standing in Essex County. Constructed sometime in…

• Scamman Farm · 13.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered what life was like on a New England farm in the 1600s? You're driving past a living piece of that history right now! This is Scamman Farm, established by the Scamman family in the 1660s, making it one of…

• David Burnham House · 14.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine living in a house built before the Salem Witch Trials. This is the David Burnham House, believed to have been built around 1685 by David Burnham, whose father was one of the first settlers in this area. David…

• Annisquam Harbor Light · 14.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine relying on a flickering light to guide you through treacherous waters; that's what sailors did for generations with the Annisquam Harbor Light. Built in 1801, the original wooden tower was replaced in 1847 by…

• Samuel Osgood House (North Andover, Massachusetts) · 14.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  You're near the birthplace of a forgotten founding father! This unassuming house is said to be where Samuel Osgood was born. Osgood was a busy guy in the early days of the United States. Born in 1747, he served in the…

• Newman–Fiske–Dodge House · 14.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what houses looked like when America was brand new? Here's your chance to see a true survivor. This is the Newman–Fiske–Dodge House, built in stages starting around 1658. The original section included the…

• Ridgewood Cemetery · 14.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Established in 1849, this cemetery reflects the Victorian era's fascination with death and mourning. Ridgewood Cemetery was conceived as North Andover's first 'rural' cemetery, a departure from the older, more…

• North Andover Center Historic District · 14.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a quick history lesson: this unassuming intersection was once the bustling heart of a single, larger Andover. Before 1855, North Andover wasn't its own town. It was just part of Andover. This area, the…

• Machine Shop Village District · 14.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder how a small town like North Andover helped fuel a nation? You're driving through the Machine Shop Village District, the heart of its 19th-century industrial boom. In the mid-1800s, this area transformed into…

• Norwood-Hyatt House · 15.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a minute, because right here stands a piece of Gloucester history tied to both early settlement and marine biology. This is the Norwood-Hyatt House. The oldest section of this house is believed to have…

• Engine House No. 6 (Lawrence, Massachusetts) · 15.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This beautifully preserved brick building isn't just another pretty face; it's a survivor, a testament to Lawrence's firefighting history. Engine House No. 6 was built in 1895 and 1896, designed by John Ashton in the…

• J.E. Buswell House · 15.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Feast your eyes on a true architectural gem! This is the J.E. Buswell House, one of Methuen's best examples of Second Empire design. Built around 1875, this impressive two-family home showcases the style's signature…

• Old Garrison House · 15.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming house whispers tales of early colonial life, built from the sturdy tamarack trees that once dominated this landscape. Constructed around 1711, the Old Garrison House offered shelter and served as a…

• Carlton-Frie-Tucker House · 15.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming house tells a tale of survival and resourcefulness in early Massachusetts. The Carlton-Frie-Tucker House is a rare example of a First Period building that was moved and attached to another after a fire.…

• Weeks House (Greenland, New Hampshire) · 15.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step inside one of New England's oldest brick buildings, a rare survivor from the early 18th century. This sturdy brick structure, known as the Weeks House or the Old Brick House, was built around 1710. It was home to a…

• Essex Company Offices and Yard · 15.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here, at the Essex Company Offices and Yard, is where the entire city of Lawrence was essentially dreamt up and brought to life! The Essex Company, established in 1847, was the driving force behind transforming…

• Essex Company Machine Shop · 15.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder how a quiet town like Lawrence became an industrial powerhouse? It all started here at the Essex Company Machine Shop. Built in 1846, the Machine Shop was the heart of the Essex Company's ambitious plan to…

• Daddy Frye's Hill Cemetery · 15.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Established in 1728, Daddy Frye's Hill Cemetery is Methuen's oldest, offering a glimpse into the lives of its earliest settlers.This plot of land became the final resting place for many of Methuen's founding families.…

• Wood Worsted Mill · 15.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine the bustling activity of the Wood Worsted Mill, once one of the largest textile mills in the world. This massive brick building, completed around 1909, was designed to handle the entire process of turning raw…

• North Canal Historic District · 16.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Hold on, because right here is where Lawrence, Massachusetts, was literally built from the ground up. It all started in the 1840s when the Essex Company, led by Abbott Lawrence, decided this was the perfect spot for a…

• American Woolen Mill Housing District · 16.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  These buildings whisper stories of immigrant dreams and the booming textile industry that shaped Lawrence. This is the American Woolen Mill Housing District, built in the early 1900s to house workers at the massive…

• General Israel Putnam House · 16.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine being born in a house that would later become a historical landmark! That's the story of General Israel Putnam, born right here in Danvers. Built around 1648 by Lieutenant Thomas Putnam, the house sheltered…

• Great Stone Dam · 16.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to be amazed! You're approaching the Great Stone Dam, a colossal structure built to power the city of Lawrence. In the mid-1840s, developers chose this spot on the Merrimack River to build a massive dam.…

• Searles High School · 16.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Check out that impressive building! It's not just city hall; it's got a story to tell. This is the former Searles High School, a gift to Methuen from wealthy industrialist Edward Searles back in 1904. Searles hired his…

• Park Lodge · 16.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  You're near a house tied to one of Methuen's biggest benefactors. Park Lodge is associated with Edward Searles, a local boy who made it big in textiles and railroads. Searles, originally from Methuen, amassed a…

• America's Stonehenge · 16.8 mi

  At 103 Haverhill Road in Salem, New Hampshire, a tangle of stone walls, chambers, and a slab dubbed the 'Sacrificial Table' sprawls across about thirty acres of pine-covered hill. Boosters call it America's Stonehenge…

• Methuen Memorial Music Hall · 16.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Hear the echoes of 'The Great Organ,' a massive pipe organ originally intended for Boston, now housed in this stunning music hall. Methuen Memorial Music Hall, initially named Serlo Organ Hall, was built by Edward…

• Arlington Mills Historic District · 16.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to be amazed by the sheer scale of industrial ambition! This area was once dominated by the Arlington Mills, one of the largest textile manufacturing complexes in Massachusetts. Between 1865 and 1925, this mill…

• Shawsheen Village Historic District · 16.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what it’s like to live in a company town? Shawsheen Village gives you a glimpse. In the early 1920s, William Madison Wood, the head of the American Woolen Company, decided to build this entire village for…

• Spicket Falls Historic District · 16.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine the roar of machinery and the hustle of hundreds of workers. This is the Spicket Falls Historic District, the engine of Methuen's 19th-century textile boom. It all started in the mid- 1800s when industrialists…

• Whittemore House (Gloucester, Massachusetts) · 16.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Park nearby and take a look because you're about to see a piece of Gloucester history nearly three and a quarter centuries old. It's the Whittemore House, a classic First Period house, built around 1700. Based on how it…

• Holt Farm (Andover, Massachusetts) · 16.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine living on the highest point in Essex County, surveying all around you. That's exactly what the Holt family did when they built Holt Farm here in Andover. Back in 1714, Timothy Holt, grandson of Nicholas Holt,…

• Gloucester Net and Twine Company · 17.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where Gloucester's fishing fleets got the gear that helped them haul in their catch? This is where the Gloucester Net and Twine Company made it all happen. Founded in 1884, the company quickly became a vital…

• Pulpit Rock Tower · 17.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered what secrets these New Hampshire woods hold from World War II? You're about to discover a silent sentinel that once guarded our shores. This unassuming concrete tower, Pulpit Rock Tower, was built in 1943.…

• Bellevue Cemetery · 17.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where the founders of a city end up? Bellevue Cemetery, straddling Lawrence and Methuen, is the final resting place for many of the area's most influential figures. Established in 1847, Bellevue was designed…

• High Service Water Tower and Reservoir · 17.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  That imposing brick tower you see ahead? It's more than just a pretty landmark; it represents a crucial step in Lawrence's growth. Back in 1874, Lawrence needed a reliable water source. So, they built the reservoir you…

• Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial · 17.4 mi · Historical Marker

  Gloucester, founded in 1623, is America's oldest seaport; over 10,000 fishermen from the town have been lost at sea since records began.

• Academy Hill Historic District (Andover, Massachusetts) · 17.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where America's elite got their start? You're driving through it right now. Academy Hill in Andover, Massachusetts, is home to some of the oldest and most influential schools in the country. Phillips…

• Chandler-Bigsby-Abbot House · 17.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a glimpse into the earliest days of Andover at the Chandler-Bigsby-Abbot House, the oldest surviving house in town. Built around 1673, the house originally belonged to the Chandler family. Later, it passed…

• High Street Cemetery · 17.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This quiet spot holds the stories of Danvers' earliest settlers, some dating back to before the Revolution. High Street Cemetery's oldest marked grave belongs to the wife of Amos Putnam, dating back to 1758. In 1805,…

• Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial · 17.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Stand here and you're standing at the heart of Gloucester's soul, a place where the city remembers the lives claimed by the unforgiving sea. Since the 1600s, Gloucester has been a fishing town, but this legacy came at a…

• Salem Village Historic District · 17.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming district was once the tinderbox that ignited the Salem Witch Trials. In 1692, accusations of witchcraft spread like wildfire through Salem Village, now part of Danvers, Massachusetts. Several properties…

• Oliver Wendell Holmes House · 17.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where a Supreme Court Justice kicked back and relaxed? This is it! Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., a towering figure in American legal history, spent his summers here, starting in 1909, until his death in 1935.…

• Andover Village Industrial District · 17.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder how towns evolve? This spot, the Andover Village Industrial District, shows how industry literally redrew the map of Andover. It all started in the 1800s with mills popping up along the Shawsheen River. The…

• Central Street District · 17.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Before Andover had a 'downtown,' this stretch of Central Street was the heart of it all. Back in the late 1700s, Central Street was the main route connecting Boston and Salem up to Haverhill and what we now know as…

• Our Lady of Good Voyage Church (Gloucester, Massachusetts) · 17.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This church isn't just a building; it's a symbol of faith and the immigrant experience in Gloucester. Back in 1892, a large wave of Portuguese immigrants, mainly fishermen, came to Gloucester. To serve their spiritual…

• Adventure (1926 schooner) · 17.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to be transported back to the age of sail, because right here, you're near a real piece of maritime history: the schooner Adventure. Built in 1926, she was one of the last Grand Banks fishing schooners ever…

• Sandown Old Meetinghouse · 17.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what life was like in New Hampshire just before the American Revolution? You're about to see it, practically untouched, from the year 1773. This two-story timber-frame structure, the Sandown Old…

• Isles of Shoals · 17.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Look out there! These islands, straddling Maine and New Hampshire, were once a bustling fishing hub and the site of a notorious 19th-century double murder. Before you, the Isles of Shoals were settled by fishing…

• Isles of Shoals · 17.9 mi · Historical Marker

  A cluster of nine small islands six miles off the coast, home to one of New England's earliest fishing settlements and the site of the infamous 1873 Smuttynose murders.

• Appledore Island - Celia Thaxter's Garden · 18.0 mi · Historical Marker

  Celia Thaxter's garden on Appledore Island drew Impressionist painter Childe Hassam and made the Isles of Shoals one of America's most celebrated artists' colonies in the 1890s.

• Straitsmouth Island Light · 18.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine the countless ships this little island has guided safely to shore. Straitsmouth Island Light has been a beacon here off the coast of Rockport since 1835. That's when the *first* lighthouse was built. But as…

• USS New Hampshire (1864) · 18.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Beneath these waves rests a forgotten giant. This is the final resting place of the USS New Hampshire, a ship with a long and complicated history. Originally laid down in 1819 as a 74-gun ship named Alabama, she sat…

• Ten Pound Island Light · 18.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Perched on its little island, the Ten Pound Island Light has been a silent witness to Gloucester's maritime history for over a century. A light station was first established here in 1821. But the current cast iron…

• John Hale House · 18.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a minute; this unassuming house has a dark history tied to the Salem Witch Trials. This is the John Hale House, built around 1694 by Reverend John Hale, the first minister of Beverly. Hale was…

• East Gloucester Square Historic District · 18.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine the salty air thick with the scent of fish and the clang of hammers on ship hulls – that's East Gloucester Square. This area matters because it's a snapshot of Gloucester's evolution from a small fishing outpost…

• Hammond Castle · 18.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to be amazed by a castle that's part medieval fortress, part mad scientist's lair! Hammond Castle, perched right on the Gloucester coast, is a monument to invention and architectural whimsy. Built between 1926…

• Odd Fellows' Hall (Beverly, Massachusetts) · 18.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Check out that striking brick building! It's the Odd Fellows' Hall, and it's been a landmark in Beverly since 1893. Designed by local architect J. Foster Ober, this High Gothic Revival building was commissioned by the…

• Hospital Point Range Front Light · 18.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This little lighthouse isn't just picturesque; it's a vital guide for ships entering Salem Harbor, a lifeline for maritime navigation. Back in 1871, the Hospital Point Range Front Light was built to mark the deep water…

• John Cabot House · 18.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine being so successful, you build the first brick mansion in town! That's exactly what John Cabot did here in Beverly. John Cabot, a prominent businessman and ship owner, commissioned this house in 1781. It was a…

• Wentworth–Coolidge Mansion · 18.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered what life was like for a colonial governor? You're approaching the sprawling 40-room estate of Benning Wentworth, New Hampshire's first royal governor, a fascinating glimpse into power and privilege. This…

• Newmarket Industrial and Commercial Historic District · 18.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered what it was like to live in a bustling 19th-century mill town? You're driving right into the heart of one! Newmarket, New Hampshire, holds a unique story of industrial ambition and enduring architecture.…

• Nathaniel Felton Houses · 18.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine two families, generations apart, living practically next door, their lives intertwined with the very land beneath your tires. The Nathaniel Felton Houses, located on Felton Street, tell a tale of two homes built…

• Mark Wentworth House · 19.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what it was like to be a colonial governor in New Hampshire? Just ahead, you're driving past the Mark Wentworth House, a place steeped in early American power and politics. Built in 1763, this elegant…

• John Paul Jones House - Portsmouth · 19.2 mi · Historical Marker

  The father of the American Navy boarded at this 1758 Georgian house while overseeing construction of the warship America at the Portsmouth shipyard.

• Governor John Langdon House · 19.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine being wealthy enough to impress George Washington himself! That's what John Langdon did when he built this house. Langdon, a prominent merchant and shipbuilder, commissioned this impressive mansion in 1784. He…

• Portsmouth Downtown Historic District · 19.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what stories these old brick buildings could tell? This isn't just any downtown; it's Portsmouth, New Hampshire's principal seaport, a bustling hub for centuries. Imagine stepping back to the 17th century,…

• Whaleback Light · 19.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Brave the rocky outcrop to see Whaleback Light, a historic lighthouse marking the treacherous mouth of the Piscataqua River. Mariners have relied on this light to navigate safely for over a century.The current Whaleback…

• Strawbery Banke Museum · 19.3 mi · Historical Marker

  When English settlers arrived at the mouth of the Piscataqua River in 1630, they named their settlement Strawbery Banke for the wild strawberries carpeting the riverbanks. The name stuck until 1653, when the town was…

• Moffatt-Ladd House · 19.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered where a Founding Father lived right here in New Hampshire? Well, you're about to visit the grand Georgian home of William Whipple, a signer of the Declaration of Independence! This elegant house, built in…

• Strawbery Banke · 19.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time at Strawbery Banke, the oldest European-settled neighborhood in New Hampshire. This isn't just an old town; it's a living timeline right before your eyes. Starting in the 17th century, this area,…

• Eastern Point Light · 19.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Standing guard over America's oldest seaport, Eastern Point Light has witnessed centuries of fishing, whaling, and trading history. The first light station here was established in 1832. A granite tower replaced the…

• Richard Jackson House · 19.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine living in a house built centuries before cars, phones, or even the United States! That's the Richard Jackson House, the oldest wood-frame house in New Hampshire. Richard Jackson built this house in 1664. He…

• Fort Lee (Salem, Massachusetts) · 19.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine standing guard here, watching for British ships! Fort Lee, right here on Salem Neck, was a crucial part of defending Salem during the Revolutionary War. Back in 1776, with tensions rising, this fort was built as…

• MacPheadris–Warner House · 19.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a second, because you're about to pass the oldest urban brick house in northern New England, built way back in 1716! This isn't just any old building; it's a window into early 18th-century Portsmouth life.…

• Greenlawn Cemetery (Salem, Massachusetts) · 19.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Even in death, Salem holds onto its stories. Greenlawn Cemetery, established in 1807, offers a peaceful, if somber, escape from the bustle of the city. Originally founded as a more traditional burial ground, Greenlawn…

• Salem Willows Historic District · 19.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine Salem as a summer escape, not just a place of witch trials. Back in the late 1800s, this area started transforming into a resort community. Daniel Gardner purchased land at Juniper Point around 1875 and began…

• USS Albacore (AGSS-569) · 19.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where modern submarine design came from? You're near the USS Albacore, a game-changing research submarine. Commissioned in 1953, the Albacore was built to test the teardrop hull design. This revolutionary…

• Winter Island · 19.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming island has served as a silent sentinel, guarding Salem Harbor for centuries. Winter Island's story is deeply intertwined with the defense of the Massachusetts coastline. Beginning in 1643, fortifications…

• Portsmouth Naval Shipyard · 19.7 mi · Historical Marker

  One of the oldest continuously operating shipyards in the U.S., established in 1800, and the site where the Russo-Japanese War peace treaty was signed in 1905.

• John Proctor House (Peabody, Massachusetts) · 19.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine living in a time when whispers could condemn you to death. That's the shadow hanging over the John Proctor House. Though the original structure associated with John Proctor is no longer standing, this house…

• Fort Pickering · 19.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Dating back to the 17th century, Fort Pickering served as a crucial coastal defense for Salem Harbor through many conflicts. Construction of the original fort began in 1643. It was strategically important for defending…

• North Street Fire Station · 19.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Hold on a second, because this unassuming brick building is one of the oldest active fire stations in the entire US! It's been protecting Salem since the 19th century. Built in 1881, the North Street Fire Station was…

• Fort William and Mary · 19.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over, history buffs, because right here, at Fort William and Mary, one of the first sparks of American rebellion ignited. It was December 1774, months before Lexington and Concord, when Paul Revere rode up from…

• Fort Pickering Light · 19.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming little lighthouse has silently witnessed centuries of Salem's maritime history. Built in 1871, Fort Pickering Light, also known as Winter Island Light, replaced earlier beacons guiding ships into Salem…

• Portsmouth Naval Shipyard · 19.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Hold on, history buffs! You're near the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the oldest continuously operating Navy yard in the US! Founded on 1800, this shipyard has been crucial for maintaining the US fleet. It started with…

• Portsmouth Harbor Light · 19.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered what it takes to guide ships safely home through treacherous waters? That's exactly what the Portsmouth Harbor Light has been doing for centuries, standing guard within the historic Fort Constitution. The…

• Joseph Story House · 19.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where Supreme Court Justices laid their heads? This unassuming house was home to Joseph Story, one of the most influential legal minds of the early 19th century. From 1811 until his death, Story lived here…