What to do and see in Marblehead, Massachusetts (MA): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

November 1, 2021 Milan Banda

Marblehead is a coastal New England town in Essex County, Massachusetts. Its population was 19,808 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Marblehead

1. Old Burial Hill

Marblehead, MA 01945 [email protected] http://www.oldburialhill.org/
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5.0 based on 109 reviews

Old Burial Hill

One of New England's most scenic graveyards, it affords a view of Old Marblehead, the harbor, and the sea. It was established in 1638 at the site of Marblehead’s first meeting house and is the burial site of some 600 Revolutionary soldiers, most in unmarked graves.

Reviewed By Charliearuba

Seeing the Names and dates on the gravestones chronicling families history, then seeing the same names on houses as you strolled through the narrow streets was fascinating. A fascinating experience

2. Hand in Hand Massage

Nourishing Health Center 237 Washington St, Marblehead, MA 01945-3334 +1 781-576-0273 [email protected] http://www.handinhandmassage.com
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Hand in Hand Massage

Offering Professional Massage since 1991, we are an award winning couple with a heart centered business in the beautiful seaside town of Marblehead, MA. Online booking available on our website. Open 7 days a week by appointment only. Our covid protocols we use cutting edge enclosed helmet technology, equipped with fans and N95 intake and outtake filters. Please visit our website for our complete covid protocols. Monique Illona, LMT, MA began her massage career in 1991, She specializes in deep relaxation and offers protocols for TMD, headaches & migrains & digestive issues. In 2009 she became a Certified Breast Health Educator and works with numerous women with healthy breasts as well as those who have undergone breast surgery and mastectomies. Blane Allen, LMT, specializes in quirky injuries, and works with many athletes, musicians, yogis, dental technicians. He offers medical and therapeutic massage for aches, pains and injuries. He also offers craniosacral sessions.

Reviewed By 147greend - Waitsfield, United States

I had an eft treatment with Blaine and my body unloaded massive amounts of tension in an unbelievably short amount of time. It was really crazy - an experience that ive only ever felt maybe once during a month long meditation retreat. At one point in the session my body temperature dropped significantly, and I became very cold despite the cozy room temp of upper 70s. I couldn't make sense of what was happening, but Blaine just calmly put a blanket over my shoulders, told me that yin energy was being released from my body. He then asked if I was warm and comfortable. When I left that day I left without some serious baggage that I didn't even know I had walked in with. I've never had the pleasure of meeting another energy worker with that skill, and am forever grateful for that experience. No hocus pocus "new age" energy work here, just some simple doctors skilled in the art of subtlety. This happened years ago, not in December 2019 (that was the earliest date I could pick from tripadvisor). Probably same of even better service now, and I believe the prices are the same ????

3. Marblehead Museum

170 Washington St, Marblehead, MA 01945-3340 +1 781-631-1768 http://marbleheadmuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Marblehead Museum

The Marblehead Museum consists of three properties: The J.O.J. Frost Gallery & Carolyn Lynch Education Center, The Jeremiah Lee Mansion, and The Civil War & G.A.R. Museum. There is also a rotating exhibit in the main building at 170 Washington Street.

Reviewed By PetFriendly34 - Redondo Beach, United States

Well this museum used to be called the Jeremiah Lee Mansion! I used to give tours there. I guess the name has changed because I remember a few years back the tours had ended... Enlightening, educational and Amazing to say the least! I just love the Georgian decor and it takes you back in time to the 1700s. That part of town is amazing as well! So worth a visit.

4. The Jeremiah Lee Mansion

161 Washington St, Marblehead, MA 01945-3303 +1 781-631-1768 http://www.marbleheadmuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 61 reviews

The Jeremiah Lee Mansion

A Georgian mansion built in 1768 built by ship-owner and patriot Colonel Jeremiah Lee. Fully furnished, it features elegant wood carvings and is the only home to survive with its original 18th-century hand-painted English wallpapers in place.

Reviewed By Eagle68 - Lexington, United States

Many reviewers have written about what the mansion and the tour are like, so I'll just mention a few hints about actually visiting the place that I hope will be helpful. The mansion is not particularly easy to find and you have to negotiate the narrow, hilly streets of Marblehead, and probably Salem as well, to get there. There is on-street parking, but you'll probably have to hunt for a while to find a space. The building is not handicapped accessible. If you're physically impaired you might be able to make it up the Grand Staircase to the second floor, but I think the narrow winding staircase with the rope railings leading up to the third floor will probably be too much of a challenge for most. The building is not heated, and there are no public restrooms on the premises. Visitors are, however, welcome to use the facilities in the museum, just a short walk across the street. Having pointed out these inconveniences, I will add that the mansion is impressive and the tour guides are dedicated and attentive. The price is reasonable. All in all, touring the Jeremiah Lee Mansion is well worth the effort.

5. Fort Sewall

Front Street, Marblehead, MA 01945 http://www.essexheritage.org/attractions/fort-sewall
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4.5 based on 252 reviews

Fort Sewall

Reviewed By 808lindan

Peaceful, serne, quite, great place for history of Mhead. Wonderul to just come up and to read a book, or watch the tides.

6. Chandler Hovey Park and Marblehead Lighthouse

Follett Street Off Ocean Avenue, Marblehead, MA http://www.marblehead.org/index.aspx?NID=1010
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4.5 based on 148 reviews

Chandler Hovey Park and Marblehead Lighthouse

Reviewed By JoeKupe - Victor, United States

Chandler Hovey Park is a great multi-use park on the northern tip of Marblehead Neck. We have visited many times over the years for relaxing, during runs around the neck, and even for an early morning fitness class. The parking lot is small, it has room for maybe 15 cars tops and it is tight so you may find yourself backing all the way out and parking on the street, but it is worth it to find a spot as there is a great view of the harbor plus other views, a lighthouse you can walk toward, some benches for relaxing and rock outcrops to explore. While driving up to the park also take time to see some of the beautiful homes on Marblehead Neck, they are some of the finest homes anywhere that overlook the Atlantic Ocean.

7. Castle Rock

377 Ocean Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945-3725
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

Castle Rock

Reviewed By pjgagliardi6 - Rumson, United States

We were not able to go inside the castle or walk the estate grounds themselves as they were under construction. The park area was lovely. Beautiful rock formations, and small beach area. Beautiful, breathtaking views perfect place for our picnic to end our trip. Absolutely lovely.

8. Abbot Hall Maritime Museum

188 Washington St, Marblehead, MA 01945-3341 +1 781-639-3425
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Abbot Hall Maritime Museum

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