- recent - | North of Boston Massachusetts Information The North of Boston includes the great fishing areas of the North Shore - Gloucester, Plum Island, Newburyport. It also includes the large, popular towns of Burlington and Lowell. On the regional map, the North Shore is the area in the top right So these are the towns in the North of Boston area, up against New Hampshire. This is a beautiful part of Massachusetts, full of quiet towns and fascinating history. Salem certainly has its fair share! As I work on my town-photo-a-day project I'll be filling in the town names below. Be sure to bookmark and come back to watch the progress! Gloucester Salem I've also got some region-wide information below. Accomodations Attractions North of Boston Trivia Education Events & Festivals Famous North of Bostonites Genealogy History Kids Ideas Media Recreation Restaurants Shopping Spas & Salons Sports Transportation Peabody Essex Museum - Salem MA - photos Massachusetts Regions - main page Tweet