Danvers, MA Road Trips

1 Glen Magna Farms, Ingersoll Street, ☏ +1 978 777-1666. M-F 9AM-dusk, Sa Su 9AM-noon. Elaborate mansion and summer house with outstanding gardens. $2 donation. Guided tours May-July with reservations ($15). 2 Judge Samuel Holten House, 171 Holten Street, ☏ +1 978-777-6084. Open by appointment. 3 Rebecca Nurse Homestead, 149 Pine Street, ☏ +1 978-774-8799. May-Jun: F-Su 10AM-3PM; Jul-Aug: W-Su 10AM-3PM; Sep-Oct: F-Su 10AM-3PM. Learn about colonial life and the infamous events of the witch trial era. Adults $8, under age 16 $5. 4 Putnam House, 431 Maple Street. Major General Israel Putnam, American commander at Bunker Hill was born here in 1718. "Old Put" was famous for his command, "Don't fire 'til you see the whites of their eyes." Former Danvers State Insane Asylum, 1101 Kirkbride Dr. A very good example of the Kirkbride style asylum that was once extremely common in the United States, and made famous from the 2001 horror film Session 9, which was filmed in the complex when it was abandoned. Much of the asylum complex was demolished in 2007, but the main Kirkbride building remains, and now houses the Bradlee Danvers apartment complex, and thus not open to the public. The cemetery for the asylum remains as well, with its characteristic hexagonal headstones. Free. (updated Feb 2026)

1 Water Park New England, 50 Ferncroft Rd, ☏ +1 978-646-1062. , 2 Sky Zone Danvers. - located in Danvers 3 AMC Lowes Theaters, 100 Independence Way, ☏ +1 978-750-9785. 20 theaters including 1 IMAX theater. Great theater with good snacks, food, and friendly service. A lot of fun for midnight shows and premieres. 4 Connors Farm, 30 Valley Road, ☏ +1 978-777-1245. Daily until frost 9AM-6PM. Pick your own of everything they have. Strawberries, raspberries, fresh flowers, peaches, blueberries, apples and pumpkins. Prices depend. 5 Corn Maze, 30 Valley Road, ☏ +1 978-777-1245. Sep: M-Sa 9AM-6PM; Oct: F Sa in October 9AM-10PM; Sep-Oct: Su & holidays 9AM-6PM. Different pattern for the maze every year. Made famous from being in the news when a family called the police to come and help them out of the maze after being in there for only around 20 min. $9.50 all ages. Special prices for Halloween, haunted, and night time in the corn maze. 6 LaserMaxx, 139 Endicott Street, ☏ +1 978-762-8778. M-Th noon-9PM, F noon-11PM, Sa 10AM-11PM, Su 10AM-8PM. Live action multilevel laser tag. Great for the family. $11.99. (updated Jun 2025)

1 Daily Harvest Cafe, 103 High Street, ☏ +1 978-777-4199. M-F 6AM-8PM, Sa 7AM-8PM, Su 8AM-8PM. Natural, organic, low-calorie, vegetarian, sugar-free food. Known for its Harvest Berry (frozen yogurt), wraps, and coffee. 2 Hong Kong Cafe, 12 Maple Street, ☏ +1 978-739-9188. Su-W 11:30AM-9PM, Th-Sa 11:30AM-11PM. Szechuan and Cantonese food. Two time winner of the Readers Choice Award. Colorful interior and great food. Known for having a "Health Food Special Menu" that has steamed dishes with little oil and no sauce. 3 New Brothers Restaurant and Deli, 31 Maple Street, ☏ +1 978-750-0100. M-Sa 6AM-9PM, Su 6AM-8PM. Greek and American food. Offers great salads, sandwiches and daily lunch specials. Warm environment, large portions, and friendly staff. 4 Supremes Roast Beef, 18 Maple Street, ☏ +1 978 777-0606. M-Th 11AM-11:30PM, F Sa 11AM-midnight, Su 11AM-10:30PM. The first roast beef shop in town, loved by the locals and reasonably priced. Located in Downtown Danvers. 5 Texas Road House, 301 Newbury Street, ☏ +1 978-646-9201. M-Th 4PM-1PM, F 4-11PM, Sa 11:30AM-11PM, Su 11:30AM-9:30PM. Known for their steaks, ribs, fresh-baked rolls, and ice cold beer. Entertainment from the line dancers and very friendly service. Also has a large beer and cocktail menu.

1 Buffalo Wild Wings, 100 Independence Way, ☏ +1 978-646-9464. Everyday 11AM-1AM. Home of 'tablegating'. Great sports bar with a great drink menu. Great promotions like 50-cent Wing Tuesdays. Also known for there 20 different sauces and seasonings for their famous wings. Indoor and outdoor seating. 2 Sylvan Street Grille, 12 Sylvan Street, ☏ +1 978-774-1724. M-Sa 11:30AM-12:30AM, Su 9AM-12:30AM. Sponsored by Bud Light. Great drink menu. Town favorite for football and just grabbing a drink. Many popular events and promotions like Bud Light Football. On the border of Danvers and Peabody.

1 Sonesta Select Boston Danvers, 275 Independence Way, ☏ +1 978-777-8630, toll-free: +1-888-686-5064, fax: +1 978 777-7341. New England Colonial style hotel with upgraded bathrooms, larger workspaces, and free Internet access. 2 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore, 50 Ferncroft Rd, ☏ +1 978-777-2500. 3 Residence Inn Boston North Shore/Danvers, 51 Newbury Street, Route 1, ☏ +1 978-777-7171, fax: +1 978 774-7195. Free HomeTouch hot breakfast buffet daily, nightly social events, and free high speed Internet. 4 Candlewood Suites Boston North Shore - Danvers by IHG, 238 Andover Street, ☏ +1 978-777-6222, toll-free: +1-800-491-9737, fax: +1 978 777-2112. Suite layouts with fully equipped kitchens and on site laundry facilities.

From Boston, take Route 1 to I-95 or Route 128 north. Exits 41-43 on 128 are the exits for Danvers. The MBTA 435 and 436 buses from Lynn (and Salem for the former) can get you to Liberty Tree Mall in Danvers.

Routes 35, 62, and 114 are the major thoroughfares in Danvers.