Pickering Wharf Marina

4 Best Day Trips From Boston to Salem, Newburyport, and Provincetown | Condé Nast Traveler

"If you're looking for a cute waterfront setting in which to stroll around, shop , and grab a bite to eat, Pickering Wharf will do the trick. There's every sort of hand-dyed, hand-woven, hand-dipped, hand-poured gift and souvenir you can imagine here. Ocean Chic Boutique is a must-visit, and the rare finds at RJ Coins & Jewelry are worth a look even if those aren't your passion. Waite & Peirce, always a mainstay, is a terrific curio shop filled with trinkets, jewelry, home goods, and historical reproductions. For dinner, Sea Level Oyster Bar is especially good; you can also see which restaurant or pub is offering live music. After dinner, grab a pint at Longboards or Regatta Pub before calling it a day." - Todd Plummer