First settled in 1629, Swampscott is a small, scenic, seaside community located north of Boston. Long known as a seafaring fishing village, Swampscott hosted a large commercial fishing fleet – and the town reached worldwide status as the place where Ebenezer Thorndike invented the lobster pot in 1808. A few large resorts were built here in the 1800s which attracted wealthy patrons, families and businessmen from across the country. Many stayed and built grand homes and hotels, attracting summer residents from every corner of the world, including President Calvin Coolidge. Today, Swampscott beaches and picturesque views still attract visitors of all ages, and the town is home to one of the last remaining Victorian style depots in the country. Coastal Byway Miles: 2.5
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Beach Bluff Park
499 Atlantic Avenue
Swampscott, MA 01907
John Humphrey Memorial House
99 Paradise Road, Swampscott, MA, 01907, US
