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The 10 Best Things to do in Danvers, Massachusetts (MA)
Danvers is a town (and census-designated place) in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, located on the Danvers River near the northeastern coast of Massachusetts. Originally known as Salem Village, the town is most widely known for its association with the 1692 Salem witch trials. It is also known for the Danvers State Hospital (one of the state's 19th-century psychiatric hospitals, which was located here) and for Liberty Tree Mall. As of 2014, the town's population was approximately 27,000.
Restaurants in Danvers
1. Endicott Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By jackidubois
I have been to Endicott park with my children (8 and 10 y/o) and they enjoy the playground, animals, fields to run through and trees to climb. We have also held our children’s birthday parties here and they have been the most enjoyable parties for everyone! We love Endicott Park!
2. Sunnyside Bowladrome
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Ruggedsolace - Michigan, United States
Easy going atmosphere, very clean and staff is very polite and attentive. Definitely a fun time for a small group. It’s nice seeing the little kids play as well. They act like the adults when they do well!
3. Glen Magna Farms
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By StephStMartin
Like many brides trying to plan a wedding in the COVID-19 era, I didn’t think it was possible. The staff at Glen Magna proved me wrong! We had an incredible wedding (48 guests!) in the most picturesque wedding venue in Massachusetts. It felt like a fairy tale! There’s an old willow tree we took pictures under, a beautiful backdrop of the gardens and more. Our guests raved about how stunning the venue was. There are silver linings to a pandemic and for us, Glen Magna was available and within our budget!
4. Rebecca Nurse Homestead
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
The Rebecca Nurse Homestead sits on 25+ acres of an original 300 acres occupied by Rebecca Nurse and her family from 1678 until 1798. This is the only home of a person executed during the Salem Village Witchcraft Hysteria of 1692 open to the public. Another unique feature is a reproduction of the 1672 Salem Village Meeting House where many of the early hearings surrounding the Salem Witchcraft Hysteria took place. Located on the grounds is the Nurse Family Cemetery. It has been a longstanding family tradition that Rebecca's son and husband retrieved her body after her execution and secretly buried it here. A monument with a poem by John Greenleaf Whittier was erected years later to commemorate this. Recently another victim of the Hysteria, George Jacobs, was buried here after being found in the middle of the last century on his former property in a lone unmarked grave. This is the only known burial site of anyone convicted of witchcraft during the Salem trials. Open seasonally May-November Saturday & Sunday 10-3 July & August extended summer hours Wednesday-Sunday 10-3 October extended hours Friday-Sunday 10-3 The Rebecca Nurse Homestead is a private non-profit museum owned by the Danvers Alarm List Coy. It is an entirely volunteer group of 18th century living history reeanactors that portray the militia, minute and alarm companies of Danvers and surrounding communities. The Alarm List Coy. Presents its impression to the public through demonstrations, exhibitions, parades, living history encampments and battle reenactments.
Reviewed By NikkiFromWisconsin
I feel like I have a personal connection to the 17th century Puritan community now that I have spent time in the Nurse family homestead. The furnishings are all authentic to the period and tell the story of rural life during that era. Our guide was an older gentleman who is clearly passionate about the amazing history of the area and had wonderful tales to tell. We were able to view incredible artifacts found on the property and ended the tour at the family cemetery. Truly remarkable.
5. Witch Trials Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Z2386WFkathleenr - Davis, United States
This is an isolated memorial dedicated to the victims of the witch trials in the late 1600's. The names inscribed on the memorial are those convicted and hanged/tortured as a result of the trials. It is located in a residential area. It is relatively close to the Rebecca Nurse Homestead site.
6. Samuel Parris Archaeological Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By miltonandmichael - Florida, United States
Difficult to find as the sign marking the pathway is small and the pathway itself is between two private residences. There is no parking in the area. BUT that aside, this was probably my favorite site in the Salem/Danvers area BECAUSE it is so hard to find, because no one else makes the effort, because it's isolated. While everyone else was in Salem proper visiting the "big name" sites here I was alone at the site where all the hysteria really began, the place from which the entire episidoe of history grew. I didn't expect to be so affected as I was. There isn't much to see as the foundation is truly just stones in the ground now but just standing there, thinking... Amazing.
7. Endicott Pear Tree
8. Monster Mini Golf
9. CoCo Key Water Park Boston North Shore
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 280 reviews
Experience CoCo Key Water Park Boston North Shore - one of the largest indoor water parks in New England! Our 65,000 square foot water park is a splash-tastic family fun destination. Ride the giant water slides, play in the activity pool, lounge in the lazy river, and hit the arcade. Conveniently located just 19 miles north of Boston, in Danvers, MA, with ample free parking. Offering: Day Passes, Season Passes, Annual Passes. OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND! Best Rainy Day Activity for Kids near Boston! Also featuring: Birthday Parties, Group Swims for School Class Trips, Scout Troops, Camps, Family Reunions. Overnight Water Park Packages also available including family-friendly overnight accommodations.
Reviewed By pluto1075 - New Hampshire, United States
I read many reviews before going here so I was extremely leery. It was my daughter's 5th birthday and the weather was not predicted great so Canobie Lake Park was out. I bit the bullet and we went. It was a Monday, maybe that makes a difference over weekend days? We got there about 10:30 am and there was probably 20 other people there. It was very quiet, we got a table and chairs of our choice. A bit later there were a few busloads of kids that came from Summer Camps. These kids were older than mine so they basically all wanted the bigger slides. We stayed in both of the smaller kids area. My kids loved it and had an absolute blast. Yes when we went it there was a strong chemical smell but I feel all public pools are that way and it seems worse indoors because of the closed in space. You get used to it and I didn't even notice it as the day went on. The staff is very serious and very on top of their game. Could they be a little more pleasant, yes, but whatever as long as they are good at their job. I didn't really have an issue with them but I could see how some sensitive people would be bothered. I felt that it was clean. The only thing I saw was many Gatorade caps on the ground at one point from the Summer camp groups. To be expected for kids that age that are unsupervised. I blame their chaperones. The place was in perfect condition when we walked in in the morning. The food was exactly as you'd expect in these places. Pricey and okay. I couldn't complain, it was decent as was my beer which I was happy I could bring to the table and not have to sit in the bar with. Overall we were happy and would return. I can see that depending on day or guests it can change your experience but ours was good. I probably would avoid weekends!
