Magnolia

Three properties of The Trustees of Reservations are nearby.

Ravenswood Park on Route 127is a five hundred acre woodland with ten miles of carriage roads and hiking trails.

The Coolidge Reservation, a sixty-four-acre parcel with a mile-long trail running through woodlands to the Ocean Lawn is a short walk from the White House.

Misery Island Reservation consists of two islands - the 83-acre Great Misery Island and the 4-acre Little Misery Island. Situated in Salem Sound between Marblehead and Manchester Harbors, they have sand/rock beaches making for easy landing for row boats, canoes, and kayaks. Passenger boat service is also available from the Salem Willows.

For more information:
thetrustees.org

Also in Magnolia:

Hammond Castle
Perched dramatically at the edge of the sea, the castle was built by American inventor John Hays Hammond Jr., as his home.  It houses his magnificent collection of early Roman, Medieval and Renaissance artifacts.  Open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Gloucester

The Port of Gloucester is a 10-minute drive from the White House and home to a large fleet of commercial and recreational fishing vessels.  Don't miss the opportunity to see the beautiful whales off Cape Ann.  Visit the Rocky Neck Art Colony, sample fabulous seafood at one of the city's many restaurants, and stroll along The Boulevard, home to the famous statue, "Man at the Wheel" and the new memorial statue to the Fishermen's Wives.

20 minutes from Magnolia, the charming village of Rockport is home to Bearskin Neck, filled with galleries, gift shops and picturesque harbor views.  Visit Halibut Point State Park for breathtaking views.