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Salem Willows Park, Salem, Mass. |
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This pretty city park, great for a picnic, features a small beach not far from the city center. |
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Take a break from sights, museums and city stuff! Get out of town to Salem Willows Park, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northeast of Salem Common (map) on the peninsula known as Salem Neck. Follow Essex Street and Fort Avenue to the park, which has grassy lawns, shady trees, benches for enjoying the view over the water to neighboring Beverly MA, and even a small, pleasant beach. There's metered parking next to the row of shops, fun arcades and eateries inland from the park. The shops can meet your needs for sustinence and amusement.
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Above, two of the
eponymous
willows at Salem
Willows Park, Salem MA.
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