Guidebook for Wakefield
Parks & Nature
There is a paved walkway around the lake for walkers, runners and bikers. There is a park at each end. The town with its restaurants and stores, library and churches is within walking distance.
16 locals recommend
Lake Quannapowitt
There is a paved walkway around the lake for walkers, runners and bikers. There is a park at each end. The town with its restaurants and stores, library and churches is within walking distance.
Food Scene, shopping
Lynnfield Market Street
It's an outdoor shopping area with popular chain stores, banks, Whole Foods, bars an outdoor skating rink and restaurants.
Market Street
Market StreetIt's an outdoor shopping area with popular chain stores, banks, Whole Foods, bars an outdoor skating rink and restaurants.
Public Kitchen
397A Main StGood food, big bar. Lots of TVs for sports fan
Getting Around
Wakefield Station
Sightseeing
Salem, a historic colonial seaport
Home of Salem State University
Peabody Essex Museum
Where the infamous Salem witch trials occurred
Halloween is a wild time! Wear your costume
Salem
Boston
Cambridge
Food scene
Boston-North End for the food scene, summer feasts and waterfront area
Paul Reveres house
Seafood and Italian restaurants
The new Seaport District
Mass General Hospital
The historic Freedom Trail
Old Ironsides
The Charles River Esplanade
Harvard University and MIT in Cambridge
11 locals recommend
Mare Oyster Bar
3 Mechanic StBoston-North End for the food scene, summer feasts and waterfront area
Paul Reveres house
Seafood and Italian restaurants
The new Seaport District
Mass General Hospital
The historic Freedom Trail
Old Ironsides
The Charles River Esplanade
Harvard University and MIT in Cambridge
Traveler advice
Traveling with kids
Park outside the city at Sullivan Square then take the train
Take public transportation inbound then walk around Boston Weather is variable and unpredictable.
Dress in layers, bring an umbrella