Parking Information
Limited free parking is available on a first-come-first-served basis in the paved parking lot across the street from the Welcome and Exhibition Center. Visitors may use spaces marked for The Historic New England Center. Metered on-street parking is also available and in the nearby Granite Street Garage.
Directions
Driving
Take 495 North to Exit 107 “River Street” Haverhill. Turn right at the top of the exit onto River Street (or turn left at the top of the exit if coming off 495 South). Drive about two miles into the center of town and take the second left after going under the railroad overpass onto Essex Street. If you pass the post office (on your right) you have gone too far. The Welcome and Exhibition Center is located about four blocks ahead on the right just before you go under the railroad again.
By Train
Take the Amtrak Downeaster route or the Haverhill Line of the MBTA commuter rail to Haverhill Station, then travel about 0.1 mile to reach Essex Street and the Welcome and Exhibition Center visitor entrance.
By Local Bus
Take any of the fare-free bus routes servicing Haverhill, MA provided by MeVa (Merrimack Valley Transit). For more details about specific routes, please visit the MeVa website to access full information, including route maps and hours of operation.
Dining
Breakfast and Lunch
Delicious breakfasts, gourmet sandwiches, and artisanal coffee in a warm atmosphere.
Fresh coffee, pastries and sandwiches in a warm, casual space with outdoor seating.
Family owned and operated local favorite serving breakfast and lunch.
Authentic Italian and Tuscan Cuisine. We also have an award winning bakery and groceria.
Upbeat Irish go-to with live music dispenses draft beer and a vast menu of Irish cuisine, plus patio.
Casual fine Mexican food, with half off appetizers on Monday, and $1.75 tacos on Tuesday.
House craft beer and American pub grub at this brewery with outdoor seating and a vintage vibe.
Dinner
Unique Korean food in a modern, elevated space.
Creative coastal Italian cuisine, exceptional service, curated cocktails, fine Italian wines and a beautiful, high-end riverfront surroundings.
Italian, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cooking in an airy, semi-formal dining room with a bar.
Accommodations
Haverhill, MA [2.3 miles]
Rowley, MA [13.5 miles]
Newburyport, MA [17 miles]
Beverly, MA [20 miles]
Newbury, MA [20.9 miles]
Attractions
Washington Street Shoe District
0.4 mi, 10 minute walk
Take in the stunning historic industrial architecture of Haverhill’s shoe-manufacturing past and the now vibrant restaurant and retail scene on the Merrimack River.
Historic New England Homes, Farms, and Landscapes
Historic New England welcomes the public to thirty-eight exceptional museums and landscapes, including several coastal farms, across the region.
Nearby: Historic New England’s Spencer- Peirce-Little Farm, a 230-acre National Historic Landmark with activities for all ages.