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Cover Photo: Rick ReadeDrone & Brooksby Photo: Russ Lewis | Crystal Lake Photo: Jim Sousa

Pronounced PEE-BID-EE, the city named after George Peabody, the father of modern philanthropy, was also known as the world leader of leather manufacturing. Today, the Leather City is a great place to live, to visit and to experience the best that New England has to offer.

Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt, Jr. invites you to come discover Peabody's rich history and diverse culture, world-renowned art collections, and wide variety of dining and retail. Play in any of our beautiful public parks or spend a warm summer night listening to a free concert in the Leather City Common. No matter your age or your interests, Peabody has something fun for everyone!

To learn more about where to stay and play in Peabody, please visit livepeabody.com.

This project has been funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. This map was made possible by a grant administered by the

North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Welcome to Peabody Explore Historic Peabody- Felton-Smith Historic Site- General Gideon Foster House- George Peabody House Museum- Nathaniel Felton Senior & Junior Houses- Orchard House- Osborne-Salata House- Peabody Historical Fire Museum- Peabody Public Safety Memorial- Smith Barn- Sutton-Pierson House Woodland Gardens

The Little Depot Diner

was featured on “Diners,

Drive-ins and Dives” on

the Food Network

The Lowell Street Fire HQ is

among the oldest operational

fire stations in the U.S.

For more information: peabody-ma.gov

In 1775, the Minutemen

mustered in Peabody before

moving out to the Battle of

Lexington

In 1692, a group of girls in

Salem Village (now Peabody)

claimed they were “afflicted” by

witches. Twenty people died in

the Salem Witch trials

Northshore Mall offers an upscale shopping atmosphere with a generous variety of more than 140 specialty stores. Guests can also enjoy full-service restaurants as well as options in the newly updated Dining Pavillion! The Mall is located at the intersection of Routes 128 and 114, only 18 miles from Boston.

Nor�shore Mall 210 Andover Street

Peabody Institute L�rary 82 Main Street

The Peabody Institute Library, a National Historic Site, is where Peabody's past and future come together- from a unique gilded portrait of Queen Victoria commissioned especially for philanthropist and library founder George Peabody, to the Creativity Lab makerspace, where you can try out 3D printers, a sound recording studio, a laser cutter, and more.

Peabody's Black Box Theater, located inside the Arc Works Community Art Center in downtown Peabody, is a cultural hub of local art, music, theater, and comedy. The Theater is also available to rent for private parties.

�cWorks/Black Box �eater 22 Foster Street

Peabody’s breweries offer flights and full pours. Customers are welcome to bring their own food to enjoy in the taprooms. Food trucks are available on occasion. The breweries offer games, non-alcoholic drinks and snacks in a communal, family-friendly setting.

Peabody’s Breweries

The Mills Pulaski StreetThe three-building former leather mill houses a brewery, photography businesses, a bookseller, several antique dealers, dance and fitness studios and a demonstration kitchen studio.

Brooksby Farm54 Felton Street

Brooksby Farm is a 275-acre working farm and conservation area. Visitors can

pick apples, strawberries and raspberries at the orchards, visit the petting zoo,

browse the farm stand for fresh produce and plants, hike or cross-country ski on

the many trails on the property.

Crystal LakeLowell StreetCrystal Lake is a beautiful lake complete with amenities including a dock for paddle boats, a fountain, picnic tables and benches, a gazebo, and landscaping for all to enjoy.

Scouting Woods Disc Golf Course 100 Summit Street

This unique and challenging disc golf course plays around a 12-acre

detention basin and features hilly terrain with towering locust trees and

many rock outcroppings.

The Meadows Golf Course80 Granite Street

The Meadows is a 259 acre, 18-hole regulation length public golf course.

The Course offers big greens and a challenge for golfers of all skill levels.

Independence GreenwayBike Route

The Bike Route offers 8 miles of trail in three disconnected segments

providing access to lakes, parks, and natural preserves.

George Peabody House Museum205 Washington StreetThe Museum celebrates the life of the well-known international merchant, financier, and benefactor of numerous philanthropies with a dedication to preserving the history of Peabody.

McVann O’Keefe Skating Rink511 Lowell StreetThe McVann O’Keefe Memorial Skating Rink is a municipally owned indoor skating rink offering public skating sessions, ice skating lessons, and events along with adult and youth ice hockey.

Play in Peabody

#LivePeabody

MarchPop-Up Ice BarPeabody Square

St. Patrick’s DayRoast & BreakfastCity Hall

MayPilconPeabody Institute Library

Memorial Day ParadeDowntown

JunePop-Up PubPeabody Square

Car ShowMain Street

JulySummer ConcertsLeather City Common(Sunday Evenings)

AugustSummer ConcertsLeather City Common(Sunday Evenings)

Fireworks & Concert ExtravaganzaPeabody High School

PizzaFestRailroad Avenue

Dinner on MainMain Street

SeptemberInternational FestivalDowntown

Kids DayEast End Veterans Memorial Park

Restaurant WeekCity Wide

OctoberPop Up Pub/Harvest FestivalPeabody Square

Nightmare on MainMain Street

NovemberSmall Business SaturdayCity Wide

Holiday Stroll &Tree LightingMain Street/City Hall

DecemberHoliday ConcertsCity Hall

livepeabody.com/events

Main Streets Calendar

The International Festival, held every September, has celebrated the many cultures and people that make up Peabody for over35 years.

Over 80 cultural groups, crafters, artisans, local businesses, civic organizations and non-profits line downtown Peabody with delicious food and artwork inspired from places all around the world. Popular bands and performance groups entertain the crowd up and down Main Street, while a program designed specifically for kids can be enjoyed at the East End Veterans Memorial Park.

Visit livepeabody.com for a list of all our

downtown merchants.

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Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce

Sailors & Soldiers Monument

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Just a quick trip from bustling Boston, Peabody is the gateway to Massachusetts’ North Shore. The beautiful beaches of Cape Ann, historical Salem, Gloucester‘s seaport, the charming antique shops of Essex, the artists’ colony of Rockport, and the New Hampshire seacoast are all within a half hour drive.

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