Peabody Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
About Peabody
The town's name is pronounced "PEE-biddy". First known as the Northfields, "the Farms", and Brooksby, the area was settled about 1626 withinSalem, which had been founded in 1626 and incorporated in 1629. In 1752, the area was set off from Salem and incorporated as part ofDanvers. It was usually referred to as "the South Parish", associated with the church located in the center (now Peabody Square). In 1855, the community broke away from Danvers to become the town of South Danvers, incorporated that May 18. The name was changed on April 30, 1868 to Peabody after George Peabody, a noted philanthropist. It would be incorporated as a city in 1916. Beginning as a farming community, the town's streams attracted mills which operated by water power. In particular, Peabody was a major center of New
Top Attractions in Peabody
Explore the best things to see and do in Peabody:
- ★Brooksby Farm
- ★George Peabody House Museum and Peabody Leatherworkers Museum
- ★International Festival
Where to Eat in Peabody
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ithaki Modern Mediterranean
- 🍴Rizzo's Roast Beef
Where to Stay in Peabody
- 🏨Boston Marriott Peabody
- 🏨Extended Stay America Suites Boston-Peabody
- 🏨Hampton Inn Boston/Peabody
- 🏨Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Boston-Peabody
- 🏨Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston-Peabody
- 🏨SpringHill Suites Boston Peabody
Peabody Travel Guide Sections
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