Visit Marblehead,Massachusetts

Welcome to Marblehead, MA

to the charming New England community of Marblehead, MA. Renowned as the Yachting Capital of America and Birthplace of the American Navy, Marblehead offers the perfect ingredients for your romantic getaway or family vacation.

Just 17 miles north of Boston, Marblehead is home to the most majestic and beautiful harbor on the eastern seaboard, and is an art and cultural center, north of Boston.

Our historic, seacoast town is easily reached by car (30-minutes from Boston), by boat, or by Boston’s MBTA.

Get a map of Marblehead and get directions here.

Over 30 romantic inns and B&Bs offer a respite from the frenzy of city life. Dozens of imaginative, family-owned boutiques & galleries along with scores of antique, gift and specialty shops dot our "walkable" town for a distinctive shopping experience in a relaxed, friendly environment.

Steeped in History, Marblehead is alive with over 200 homes and buildings that predate the Revolutionary War. Tour several historic mansions with tales of rugged fisherman, intrepid mariners, enterprising merchants, skilled craftsmen, self-reliant women and courageous seamen—all of whom played a crucial role in America’s struggle for Independence.

Stroll. Shop. Dance. Laugh. Talk. Share. Dream. Stay. You can do everything, or nothing at all in beautiful Marblehead, MA.

Get a map of Marblehead and get directions here.


For regional and statewide travel information,
please visit the following links.

North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau: www.northofboston.org

Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism: www.massvacation.com


Reaching Us:

The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce
62 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
ph: 781.631.2868       fax: 781.639.8582
email: info@marbleheadchamber.org


Free Walking Tour
Walking Tour of Marblehead, MA Download a free Walking Tour of Historic Marblehead.

The self-guided tour guides you through sections of the Historic District that are home to some of the most historically important structures in America.

We have a Two Hour Audio Tour in MP3 format, and a Self-Guided Mini-Tour in PDF format (PDF requires Adobe Acrobat Reader -
Get a free copy here).

Download Tours
» Two hour Audio Tour.MP3
» Self-Guided Mini Tour PDF(630K)


Places to Stay
Romantic Getaway, Family Vacation or Sailing Adventure. Over 30 inns and B&Bs offer relaxing, friendly accommodations.

Looking for e Perfect Gift?
With over 100 shops to choose from, you will find enchanting gifts for the special people in your life.

Award Winning Restaurants
From casual to elegant, family to gourmet, snacks & tasty take-out, you’ll enjoy the perfect dining experience.


Click for Details Celebrating our 39th Year!
Thursday Dec. 3rd through Sunday Dec. 6th

Saturday Dec. 12th
Saturday Dec. 19th

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Special Thanks
The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce would like to thank
Advertising/Graphic Design Studio McGrathics.com for their web development assistance, and photographers Ulrike Welsh (you can get a personalized book here), Joseph Puleo, Jeff Folger, Charlie Lipson, Herb Goldberg and Marblehead Photos for generously donating photographs you see on this Web site.
 © Since 2003 | Marblehead Chamber of Commerce | Historic Marblehead, Massachusetts 01945