Things to do in Haverhill, MA
Winnekenni Castle
This 1870s Gothic-style stone “castle” crowns a hill above Kenoza Lake, hosting seasonal events and offering panoramic views after a short forest hike.
Phone (Foundation office): 978-521-1686
Winnekenni Park Conservation Area
Seven hundred acres of hardwood forest circling Kenoza Lake feature nine miles of multi-use trails, picnic spots, fishing coves and winter snow-shoe routes.
Phone (Parks & Rec): 978-374-2388
Kenoza Lake Loop Trail
A 3-mile shoreline path skirts lily-padded coves and granite ledges, with frequent heron and osprey sightings—perfect for a dawn jog or leisurely stroll.
Phone (Parks & Rec): 978-374-2388
Buttonwoods Museum & John Ward House
Three historic buildings showcase indigenous artifacts, shoe-industry relics and period gardens on the Merrimack River bluff.
Phone 978-374-4626
John Greenleaf Whittier Birthplace
The 1688 farmstead where the Quaker poet was born preserves original furnishings and landscapes that inspired “Snow-Bound.” Guided tours dive into abolitionist history.
Phone 978-373-3979
Museum of Printing
From hand-presses to desktop publishing, this niche museum lets visitors pull broadsides and explore one of New England’s largest type collections.
Phone 978-372-0567
Haverhill Firefighting Museum
Antique pumpers, alarm gongs and a kid-friendly “Hero Headquarters” chronicle one hundred years of fire-service innovation.
Phone 978-852-3294
Ski Bradford
Thirteen lighted trails, three triple chairs and a top-notch race program make this 300-foot hill a beloved family alpine area each winter.
Phone 978-373-0071
Tattersall Farm
This 150-acre conservation farm offers pollinator meadows, a 19th-century farmhouse gallery and seasonal maple-sugaring demos.
Phone 978-374-2390 x11
Plug Pond (Lake Saltonstall) Recreation Area
A guarded freshwater beach, rentable kayaks and woodland grills make this hidden kettle-pond a summer staple for locals.
Phone 978-372-2333
Bradford Rail Trail
Less than a mile long but big on river views, this asphalt greenway links Elm Street to Washington Landing Park for bikes, strollers and inline skates.
Phone (Parks & Rec): 978-374-2388
Merrimack Riverfront Boardwalk
Grab an ice-cream downtown and stroll the boardwalk cantilevered above the Merrimack River, with benches for sunset boat-watching.
Phone (Parks & Rec): 978-374-2388
Millvale Reservoir Conservation Area
Wide cart roads circle this peaceful water-supply reservoir; anglers work the coves while birders track migrating warblers in spring.
Phone (Parks & Rec): 978-374-2388
Crystal Gorge Conservation Area
A short but rugged loop descends past glacial erratics to a fern-lined brook in this 65-acre wooded gorge on the city’s west side.
Phone 978-374-2388
John’s Woods Conservation Area
Part of the Tattersall legacy, this 65-acre maple and white-pine tract hides the stone foundation of an 1860 one-room schoolhouse.
Phone 978-374-2388
Meadow Brook Wildlife Area
Open marsh vistas and the whisper of the East Meadow River draw photographers after golden-hour reflections and autumn foliage.
Phone 978-374-2388
Lake Pentucket (Round Pond) Trails
An easy 1.5-mile loop with boardwalk segments skirts granite outcrops and lily pads, perfect for families with strollers.
Phone 978-374-2388
Haverhill Public Library
Opened in 1875, this High-Victorian reading room boasts stained-glass skylights, local-history archives and free maker-space labs.
Phone 978-373-1586
Trinity Stadium
Built in 1916, this WPA-era concrete grandstand once hosted Babe Ruth exhibitions and now anchors high-school football and semi-pro baseball.
Phone (City Athletics): 978-374-2368
Rocks Village Historic District & Bridge
Clapboard captain’s houses, a hand-cranked 1883 swing bridge and interpretive panels trace this Merrimack River ferry landing.
Phone 978-374-2388
Riverfront Cultural District
Designated by Mass Cultural Council, the district blends indie galleries, live-work lofts and mural-splashed alleyways along Washington Street.
Phone (Community Development): 978-374-2330
Essex Street Gateway Mural
Standing four stories tall, this vibrant tableau by Team Haverhill celebrates shoe-factory heritage and modern creativity—selfie magnet guaranteed.
Phone 978-374-2388
Downtown Haverhill Historic District
Red-brick shoe mills converted to lofts line Merrimack Street, where ornate Beaux-Arts bank façades now house cafés and coworking spaces.
Phone 978-374-2330
Team Haverhill Downtown Mural Tour
Pick up a free map at city hall and hunt more than 30 window-box murals depicting trolleys, jazz legends and immigrant stories.
Phone 978-374-2330
Swasey Field & Skate Park
Sun-splashed baseball diamonds share space with a concrete bowl frequented by local BMX riders and skateboard clinics.
Phone 978-374-2388
Riverside Park & Crescent Yacht Club Lookout
Pack a picnic and watch crew shells skim past the bend in the Merrimack while bald eagles soar overhead.
Phone 978-374-2388
Cashman Field
Little League history runs deep at this riverside diamond, named for Hall-of-Famer Tom Cashman and still buzzing with summer tournaments.
Phone 978-374-2388
Cogswell ArtSpace Studios
A repurposed vocational school now offers public gallery nights, metal-shop maker classes and studio rentals for 40+ creatives.
Phone 978-241-1121
The Tap Brewing Company
Peer through brewhouse windows while sampling award-winning “Leatherlips” IPA and beer-batter fish & chips in a 19th-century mill.
Phone 978-374-1117
Pentucket Players at City Hall Auditorium
Catch community theater classics and modern musicals beneath the ornate proscenium of Haverhill’s 1889 former high-school hall.
Phone 978-521-9259
Haverhill Farmers Market
Every Saturday (June–Oct) 40+ vendors fill Ginty Boulevard with local produce, maple syrup and live folk music.
Phone 978-420-1904
Haverhill Skate Park (Washington Street)
Rails, quarter-pipes and a fresh bowl offer urban shredding steps from downtown cafés—LED lights extend sessions past sunset.
Phone 978-374-2388
Haverhill Art Walk (Wingate Street)
Self-guided wayfinding signs lead visitors through pop-up galleries, print shops and live glass-blowing demos every first Friday.
Phone 978-374-2330
East Parish Meeting House (1730)
Candle-lit concerts and genealogy lectures fill this restored colonial meetinghouse, one of the oldest in Essex County.
Phone 978-372-1730
Pentucket Cemetery (Ancient Burying Ground)
Slate stones carved with winged skulls date back to 1653, telling sobering stories of river captains and Revolutionaries.
Phone 978-374-2388
Walnut Square Schoolhouse Museum
This 1898 red-brick school hosts open houses showcasing antique desks, phonographs and early report cards.
Phone 978-374-2388
St. James Church
Soaring 200-foot spires and Tiffany-style windows dominate the skyline; docent tours explain the Neo-Gothic stonework.
Phone 978-372-8537
All Saints Parish (Bradford)
Formerly the First Congregational Church of Bradford, this 1859 granite landmark features a Hook & Hastings pipe organ still in use.
Phone 978-372-7721
G.A.R. Park & Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Shaded walking paths circle an 1890 Civil War monument; summer concerts play from the Victorian bandstand.
Phone 978-374-2388
Brickyard Trail (Little River)
Wildflowers reclaim an old clay quarry along this 1-mile interpretive loop connecting Lafayette Square to the commuter-rail platform.
Phone 978-374-2388
