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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Beverly
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Beverly; most sights fit in 5–7 h, add a night if you want beach sunset or a theater show.
Beverly is a small North Shore city with five commuter‑rail stations, a historic downtown, several beaches and cultural venues. One day covers the main sights; a second day adds a beach swim or a show at the North Shore Music Theatre.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- May–Oct (warm, low rain, beach season)
- Avoid
- Jan–Mar (cold, occasional snow)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $60–$80 excl. bed · Mid $90–$130 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police/Fire/Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–$4 |
| Bagel with cream cheese | $3–$5 |
| Fish & chips (seafood) | $12–$18 |
| Beer (draft) | $5–$7 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | $15–$20 |
| MBTA rail ride | $2.25–$3.50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BOS · Logan International Airport
- Main gateway; 30 min drive via Route 128
Typical fares
- Beverly → Downtown Boston (MBTA)
- ≈ $2.75 per ride, zone‑based; buy CharlieCard
- Taxi downtown (5 km)
- $15–$20, metered
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walking in downtown, bike on city‑approved routes, MBTA Commuter Rail (Newburyport/Rockport line) for neighborhoods; car for outer areas via Route 128 exits 18‑22.
See and do
Known for
- Balch House historic tours
- Lynch Park and beaches
- North Shore Music Theatre
- Endicott College campus walk
- Cabot Street shops and eateries
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Newburyport | MBTA commuter rail northbound, about 15 min | ≈30 min total |
| Rockport | MBTA commuter rail northbound on Rockport branch, 20 min | ≈35 min total |
| Salem | MBTA commuter rail southbound to Salem station, 12 min | ≈25 min total |
Sleep
- Downtown Beverly
- Walk to train, shops and restaurants; good for a night stay.
- Beverly Farms
- Quiet, near beach and historic homes; 5‑min walk to Beverly Farms station.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse meexcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youthank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?how much is it? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Where is the bathroom?where is the bathroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Some train stations are flag stops outside peak hours; check schedule.
- Water at beaches is cold year‑round; bring a wetsuit if you plan to swim.
- Parking in downtown can be limited on summer weekends.
Beverly is generally safe; typical urban caution applies—keep valuables secure, especially on trains and at beaches.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Beverly yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Balch House historic tours
- Lynch Park and beaches
- North Shore Music Theatre
- Endicott College campus walk
- Cabot Street shops and eateries
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Beverly, Massachusetts: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Beverly (Massachusetts), revision 5237381 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5237381
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Beverly
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US consulate in Boston (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/beverly-massachusetts). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.