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Swampscott (/ ˈ s w ɒ m p s k ə t /) is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, located 15 miles (24 km) up the coast from Boston in an area known as the North Shore. The population was 15,111 as of the 2020 United States Census.
- Olmsted Subdivision Historic District. With Monument Avenue at the base, this swirl of curving residential streets was planned by the famed landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) in the late 19th century.
- Elihu Thomson House (Swampscott Town Hall) Swampscott’s Town Hall is no ordinary municipal building. This Colonial Revival mansion was built in 1889 for the inventor, Elihu Thomson (1853-1937), credited with several innovations in the field of electrical engineering.
- Fisherman’s Beach. Possibly the prettiest sight in Swampscott is this crescent-shaped beach, backed by a jumble of houses on a wooded slope. Anchored in the bay are scores of little boats, many still used for commercial fishing, and there’s a wooden pier shooting out into the bay from the Fish House, with a picturesque view from the tip.
- Swampscott Fish House. In the late 19th century, when Swampscott was coming through as a resort town, the beachfront was lined with hundreds of fisherman’s shanties.
- Diannedeitch. Anderson, IN4 contributions. Solstice Visit. This was a very relaxing stroll. I am so glad to have found it on TripAdvisor. We visited during the solstice which made it that much more to me.
- Mark P. Swampscott, MA2,524 contributions. Nice Beach. Parking is limited, and most of the people who go to Preston Beach during the summer are local and walk.
- G H. New York City, NY17 contributions. From Swampscott to Women's National Hall of Fame. Free tour with knowledgeable guide. Interesting way to spend a half hour or so learning about how Mary Baker Eddy discovered Christian Science after being healed by prayer while living here in 1866.
- witchcity. Boston 40 contributions. Great service and driver. Booked Dependable Limo for a 4:30am pick-up in Salem. Our driver, Charlie, showed up 5 minutes early.
May 25, 2024 · Located in Essex County, Massachusetts, Swampscott is a charming coastal town known for its beautiful shoreline, rich history, and close proximity to numerous attractions.
Swampscott is a beautiful and tranquil seaside community of just over 15,000 residents located 15 miles northeast of Boston along the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean. Swampscott offers a friendly, welcoming and nurturing family environment, an excellent pre-school to grade 12 public educational system...
Swampscott is a beautiful and tranquil seaside community of just over 15,000 residents located 15 miles northeast of Boston along the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean. Swampscott offers a friendly, welcoming and nurturing family environment, an excellent pre-school to grade 12 public educational system...
Swampscott is a beautiful and tranquil seaside community located 15 miles northeast of Boston along the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean. The area in and around Swampscott was inhabited by indigenous people such as members of the Naumkeag, Pennacook, Pawtucket, and Massachusett tribes prior to European colonization.
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