Art Museums

From the National Heritage Museum's collection of Revolutionary War artifacts to the Francesca Anderson exhibit of New England artists, the history and artistry is on display all year.

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Dance

Venues like the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, local theaters and community centers give a spotlight to the culture, history and artistry of dance.

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Music

Lowell's Tsongas Arena and Beverly's North Shore Music Theatre are frequent stops for music and theatrical acts ranging from Bob Dylan to the Wiggles, but smaller local venues host regular classical and jazz performances.

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Theater

This area is home to large professional theaters like the Merrimack Repertory Theatre but also smaller companies like the Image Theater, which nurtures and gives voice to local talent.

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Featured Cities

Gloucester:

Here you'll find rugged fishing ports, great seafood restaurants and exciting whale-watching expeditions.

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Concord:

Concord is where the famous Walden Pond and homes of many literary heroes are located.

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Ipswich:

One of the oldest towns in the United States, founded in 1633, is centrally located on the North Shore.

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Featured Attractions

The Lowell National Historical Park

Tour an old cotton mill, ride aboard an early 1900s trolley and learn about Lowell's storied past. Learn more>>

Newburyport's High Street

This historic street is lined with early-American mansions that were built by wealthy sea captains and merchants. Learn more>>

National Heritage Museum

This museum includes exhibits on everything from early-American 20th-century photography to New England neon. Learn more>>