Singing Beach: A Coastal Gem of Manchester-by-the-Sea

Getting There

• Bus

  From downtown Lowell, head to the nearest bus stop located on Merrimack Street. Catch the MBTA bus #350 towards 'Manchester'. The bus will take you directly to Manchester-by-the-Sea. Once you arrive at the Manchester bus terminal, exit the bus and continue walking straight on Beach Street. Singing Beach will be about a 15-minute walk down the road on your left. Follow the signs to the beach.

• Train

  From Lowell, take the commuter rail from Lowell Station to North Station in Boston. Once at North Station, transfer to the Newburyport/Rockport Line. Get off at Manchester station. From there, follow the signs to the bus stop and take the local bus or a taxi to Singing Beach, which is approximately a 10-minute drive from the train station.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, rent a bike from one of the local rental shops in Lowell. Start your journey by heading to the Merrimack Riverwalk and follow the path along the river until you reach the scenic views. This route leads towards the outskirts of the city. Continue on the designated bike paths towards Manchester-by-the-Sea. The total distance is around 12 miles, which may take approximately 1 hour depending on your biking speed.

• Walking

  If you're up for a lengthy hike, you can walk from downtown Lowell. Head northeast on Merrimack Street until you reach the intersection with Route 38. Follow Route 38 north until it merges with Route 127. Continue on Route 127 until you reach Manchester-by-the-Sea. Finally, once you reach the town, follow Beach Street to Singing Beach. This walk is about 12 miles and will take several hours, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and stay hydrated.