🌟 North Shore Group Trip: Daily Highlights

Dates: July 1 – 8, 2026
Theme: Coastal, History, & Leisure —

🏖️ Trip Overview

Wed, July 1 – Arrival & Welcome

• Welcome: 5:00 pm (or earlier) Cocktails and Dinner at Kelly and Russ’s in Marblehead.
• Evening: Post-dinner neighborhood stroll and group games (LRC).

Thu, July 2 – Salem Exploration

• Breakfast: At Airbnb - fresh bagels delivered by the Hammers.
• Salem Tour: 4-hour guided culinary and history tour. (waiting on Karen to confirm time)
• Dinner: Finz (Salem Waterfront) at 7:00

Fri, July 3 – Revolutionary War 250 Experience

• Cycling: Depart 8:30 am. Riding the Minuteman Bikeway and Battle Road Trail in Lexington/Concord.
  
• Lunch: Concord Market picnic or Neillio’s Gourmet Kitchen (Vegan options).
• Dinner: 7:00pm Turner’s Seafood - classic New England fare

Sat, July 4 – Marblehead Independence Day & Salem Sunset Cruise

• Arts Festival: https://www.marbleheadfestival.org/
  • 10:00 AM: Exhibits located at Abbot Hall, Town Hall, and various local gardens throughout Old Town.
• Crocker Park Concerts (60th Anniversary Lineup):
  • 02:00 PM: Mike McGeown Band (Soulful R&B/Rock)
• Lunch: Pickup in town (local church sells lobster rolls or hotdog boxes/Barnacle)
• Dinner 4:00 Cookout (Marblehead or Salem)
• Schooner Sunset Sail: 7:30 pm Salem Landing. We cruise the harbor (7:45-10:00) and stay on the water for a front row seat of Salem (and/or Marblehead) fireworks.

Sun, July 5 – Brunch and North Shore Scenic/Relax Day

• Church: Optional 8:00 am Lighthouse service (outside, casual and brief)
• Sunday Brunch: Ledgers (Salem) at 10:00 AM – Refined brunch in a grand historic bank.
  • Afternoon Options:
  • Candelstick bowling (New England’s version of bowling)
  • Gloucester’s Rocky Neck Art Colony and Hammond Castle Museum
  • Rockport’s Bear Skin Neck
  • Newburyport’s Custom House Maritime Museum, boutique shopping , Plum Island lighthouse and beaches
  • Salem’s House of Seven Gables, Salem Witch House, Trolley Ride, Shopping
  • Marblehead’s Deveraux Beach, paddle boarding, shopping
• Dinner Causual - classic New England Roast Beef Sandwiches and Onion Rings! (or seafood plates/salads)

Mon, July 6 – Boston History & North End

• Ferry: High-speed scenic arrival via the Salem Ferry (10:30 AM departure - 11:30 arrival).
• Lunch: Light lunch around Long Wharf or Quincy Market Place.
• History Tour: Private historian-led Freedom Trail walking Tour “The Full Revolution Story” or Private Duck boat tour
• Drinks: Rooftop cocktails (hopefully).
• Fine Dining: Refined regional Italian at Mamma Maria in the North End (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM).

Tue, July 7 – To Be Announced

Wed, July 8 – Departure Day

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