Overview
Haverhill is a city in Massachusetts with a population of about 68,000 (2020).
2 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Haverhill
The Buttonwoods Museum
John Greenleaf Whittier Homestead and Museum
Ski Bradford
South Cross Road.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 81°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Dec. (climate data from nearby North Reading)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MHT Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Manchester — 21 mi away. Directions
- BED Laurence G Hanscom Field, Bedford — 24 mi away. Directions
- BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 29 mi away (major hub). Directions
Interstate 495 has several exits that lead into Haverhill. MA Routes 97, 110, 113, and 125 also intersect the city
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning The Buttonwoods Museum, John Greenleaf Whittier Homestead and Museum
- Lunch Maria's Family Restaurant
- Afternoon Ski Bradford
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By car
Interstate 495 has several exits that lead into Haverhill. MA Routes 97, 110, 113, and 125 also intersect the city
By train
- Train operators:
- Route stopping at Haverhill:
- Downeaster operating five or six trains in each direction daily between Brunswick and Boston with stops Freeport, Portland, Old Orchard Beach (seasonal), Saco, Wells, Dover, Durham, Exeter, Haverhill, and Woburn.
- MBTA commuter rail operates from Boston via several stations in the greater metropolitan area as well as Lawrence. Haverhill is the northern terminus station.
Get around
Local and regional buses are run by MVRTA, almost all routes convene at the centrally located Washington Square Transit Station. The fare for local buses are free.
See
Do
Eat
Eat Maria's Family Restaurant
Your hosts, the Zefta brothers, offer great food at fair prices. Don't miss their prime rib or Mediterranean specials. Banquet facilities and catering available. Family friendly.
- Romano’s Pizza, 620 Primrose St, +1 978 373-9906. Locally ran pizzeria, don’t miss “Beat The Clock” on Monday’s when the pizza is the price of the time after 5 PM.
- Tacos Lupita, 194 River St, (978) 374-1839
Sleep
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