About Haverhill

Haverhill is a mid-sized city in the county of Essex, Massachusetts. Situated 35 miles north of Boston, close to the New Hampshire border, and about 17 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. It is bordered by Atkinson, Groveland, Merrimac, Newton, North Andover, Plaistow, Salem, and West Newbury. Haverhill has an urban vibe that is typically faster than the neighboring suburban districts but not as quick as more densely packed cities.

The lovely and peaceful community of Haverhill is popularly known by the nickname of "Queen Slipper City" because of its history in the shoe industry.

Things To Do in Haverhill

Ski Bradford

Ski Bradford is a small ski area located in the Bradford section of Haverhill. Ski Bradford is part of Dead Hill which has a summit elevation of 272 feet (83 m). Mountain's quite easy with short trails. Best for those who wish to go full send in the terrain park or are learning.

Winnekenni Castle

The Winnekenni Castle is one of the major attractions, and tourists may walk or bike the paths and enjoy the open areas. If you want to introduce your children to the outdoors, it's a popular area to visit in Haverhill with kids.

Buttonwoods Museum

Buttonwoods offers programs for kids and adults on many different topics, including the histories of the Pennacook people and early European settlers, the shoe industry, and more!

Haverhill Public Schools

Public schools in the city are operated by the Haverhill Public Schools District. The top-rated Haverhill schools are Pentucket Lake Elementary School, Tilton Elementary School, Consentino Middle School, Nettle Middle School, Whittier Regional Vocational, and Haverhill High School.

To visit the school webpage, click HERE.

Parks and Recreation

Haverhill Recreation is part of the Human Services Department for the City of Haverhill. One of our goals is to provide cost-effective community programs to Haverhill residents.

Transportation

Haverhill is located along Interstate 495, which has five exits around the city. Routes 97, 108, 110, 113, and 125 go through town. Highways 108 and 125 both have northern termini at the New Hampshire state line, where they continue as New Hampshire state routes. Except for Route 108, four of the five state routes share at least a section of their highways in town.

Haverhill has two I-495 bridges (the first leading into Methuen), the Comeau Bridge (Railroad Avenue, which leads to the Bradford MBTA station), the Haverhill/Reading Line Railroad Bridge, the Basiliere Bridge (Rtes. 125/Bridge St.), the Bates Bridge (Rtes. 97/113 to Groveland), and the Rocks Village Bridge, which leads to West Newbury, just south of the Merrimack town line.

MBTA Commuter Rail provides service from Boston's North Station with the Haverhill and Bradford stations on its Haverhill/Reading Line. From the same Haverhill station, Amtrak serves Portland, Maine, and Boston's North Station. MVRTA also provides local bus service to Haverhill and beyond.

Lawrence Municipal Airfield in North Andover is the closest small-plane airport. The nearest major airport is Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in Manchester, while the nearest international airport is Logan International Airport in Boston.

Popular Local Restaurants

You'll find a wide array of restaurants in Haverhill. Here are some of our top picks.

The Peddler’s Daughter Irish Restaurant & Pub

The Peddler's Daughter is an Irish Restaurant and Pub located in Downtown Haverhill, voted Best Irish Pub on the Northshore numerous times. Guests can also savor some traditional Irish fare such as Irish Sausage Rolls, Scotch Eggs, House cured Corned Beef Sandwiches, Irish Cuban Sandwiches and their renowned Fish & Chips served in traditional style in newspapers with Peddle Ketchup.

The Tap Brewing Company

The Tap features a diverse menu inspired by classic pub fare and American comfort food. Come for lunch or dinner and you'll always find the right beer to pair with any dish.

110 Grill

110 Grill features Modern American cuisine in a trendy, casual atmosphere and a large gluten free menu.

Butch's Uptown

Longtime family-run restaurant making traditional American steak & seafood meals, plus Italian fare.

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Sell Your Home in Haverhill, MA

Haverhill is a desirable community, so selling your Haverhill home to move into a bigger house or relocate isn't as difficult as you think. Using John Woodman's service can help lessen the stress and worry of selling a home. John may also assist you in getting the most out of your house sale while making the process easier for you.

Buying a Home in Haverhill, MA

If you're thinking about moving to Haverhill, you have several residential options to choose from. Whether you're looking for single-family homes or condos/townhomes, John Woodman can help. John has years of expertise in this town and can inform you about everything the town has to offer as well as find you your dream home.

For additional information, including sales history and prices, and more for Haverhill, MA properties for sale, or to schedule a home tour of any property listed below, contact us today!