North Reading Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Massachusetts, United States
About North Reading
The area was first settled by European immigrants in 1651 when the town ofReadingreceived a special land grant north of the Ipswich River. It was incorporated as the separate town of North Reading in 1853. Nearby Middleton was first settled by European immigrants in 1659 and was incorporated in 1728. The town grew as a farming community, mostly due to its location on the Ipswich River, with homesteads of hundreds of acres. However, during the 18th century, Middleton also contained a vital ironworks industry. In the late 18th and to the mid-19th centuries Middleton was a vacation town to those who lived in areas such asLawrenceandLowell.
Top Attractions in North Reading
Explore the best things to see and do in North Reading:
- ★Harold Parker State Forest
- ★Ipswich River Park
Where to Eat in North Reading
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴China Cuisine
- 🍴Horseshoe Grille
- 🍴Kitty's Restaurant
- 🍴Mario's Ristorante
Where to Stay in North Reading
- 🏨Lorraine Park Campground
North Reading Travel Guide Sections
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