Merrimack College Internship Housing

Merrimack is in a location like no other. In half an hour, you can be in a major city, on a beach, at a mall or on a hiking trail. When planning your visit to campus, be sure to explore beyond the campus to experience everything New England has to offer like a true Warrior.

Downtown Andover – 4 mins/1 mile: Just a 20 minute walk or 10 minute bike ride from campus, downtown Andover is a charming town center frequented by Merrimack students, home to many restaurants, cafes and shops. The MBTA commuter rail stops here, providing an easy way to explore all of Greater Boston by train.

Boston – 30-45 mins/23 miles: New England’s largest city has something for everyone! Have an Italian feast in the North End, go shopping on Newbury Street, catch a game at TD Garden or Fenway Park or explore history along the Freedom Trail.


Hiking Trails:

Stevens Coolidge Place (North Andover, MA) – 3 mins
Den Rock Park (Lawrence, MA) – 4 mins
Weir Hill (North Andover, MA) – 5 mins
Ward Reservation (Andover, MA) – 6 mins
Harold Parker State Forest (Andover/Middleton/North Reading, MA) – 15 mins


Malls and Shopping Districts:

The Loop (Methuen, MA) – 11 mins

Rockingham Mall/Tuscan Village (Salem, NH) – 15 mins

Burlington Mall (Burlington, MA) – 23 mins

North Shore Mall (Peabody, MA) – 23 mins

Market Street (Lynnfield, MA) – 25 mins

Assembly Row (Somerville, MA) – 28 mins

Downtown (Newburyport, MA) – 29 mins



Other Attractions:

Richardson’s Ice Cream and Mini Golf (Middleton, MA) – 14 mins
Wamesit Lanes (Tewksbury, MA) – 15 mins
Canobie Lake Park (Salem, NH) – 17 mins


Sweet Treats:

Cows Rock Ice Cream (North Andover, MA) – 3 mins
JP Licks (Andover, MA) – 4 mins
Mad Maggie’s (North Andover, MA) – 7 mins
Benson’s Ice Cream (Boxford, MA) – 9 mins
Friendly’s (Haverhill, MA) – 14 mins – a New England original!



Seasonal Attractions:

Fall:

Smolak Farms (North Andover, MA) – 8 mins
Topsfield Fair (Topsfield, MA) – 22 mins
Salem, “The Witch City” (Salem, MA) – 30 mins

Winter:

Ski Bradford (Haverhill, MA) – 17 mins
Nashoba Valley (Westford, MA) – 26 mins

Summer:

Salisbury Beach (Salisbury, MA) – 31 mins
Hampton Beach (Hampton, NH) – 33 mins
Plum Island (Newbury, MA) – 36 mins
Gloucester and Rockport, MA – 40 mins



Branching Out:

New Hampshire’s White Mountains: The tallest mountains of the northeast, perfect for a next-level ski or hiking adventure – 1 hour 50 mins north

New Hampshire Lakes Region: Year-round recreation activities and natural beauty, with waterfront shopping and dining – 1 hour 15 mins north

Portland, ME: The largest metro area north of Boston, with many shops and restaurants to explore – 1 hour 20 mins north

Lexington and Concord, MA: These historic towns, which have many Revolutionary-era buildings, museums and attractions – 30 mins south

Plymouth, MA: “America’s Hometown” home to Plymouth Rock, a replica of the Mayflower, and Plimoth Patuxet, a living history museum replicating the original Pilgrims settlement – 1 hour 10 mins south

Cape Cod, MA: A warm weather destination with quaint towns, sandy beaches and beautiful views – 1 hour 40 mins south

Providence, RI: This mid-sized city has charming neighborhoods, a varied restaurant scene, and none of the big city traffic or parking issues – 1 hour 20 mins south

Newport, RI: This small waterfront city is home to a charming downtown, the gilded age Newport Mansions, the scenic Cliff Walk, and sandy beaches perfect for a stroll – 1 hour 45 mins south

Come visit us and turn your stay into something memorable!