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Ascend a small hill to where a massive granite monolith left by the last glacier juts into the sky, then pass a swamp where another huge boulder has sat as silent witness for millennia.
Perched on the peninsula known as Coolidge Point in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Coolidge Reservation showcases an unusual variety of natural settings in a relatively small area.
Significance: This house was built in 1720, probably by Samuel Lee, housewright. It would have had only two stories originally, with two rooms upstairs, two down, and a south-facing entrance.
The Manchester Village Historic District, in Manchester, is 39 acres in size, located on Route 127 in the center of town, in a rough arc around the head of the town's harbor.
The singing sound of one's footsteps as they walk across the beach was the inspiration for this beach's unique name.Singing Beach is conveniently located within walking distance of the MBTA's...
Manchester-by-the-Sea is filled with exclusive estates and nook and cranny neighborhoods tucked along scenic Route 127. The town was first settled in 1629 and was officially incorporated in 1645. Before that, the area was part of the town of Salem, and before that belonged to the Agawam Indians. Today, with a 12.8 mile tidal shore line, Manchester-by-the-Sea is probably best known for its beautiful beaches, a renowned yachting harbor, and commercial lobstering. Coastal Byway Miles: 4.5