This 600-acre North Shore Resort lies 5 miles from historic Salem and 19 miles north of downtown Boston, offers extensive family-friendly recreation facilities. The Sheraton Ferncroft, an easy and picturesque drive from many points in New England, combines the finest in hotel amenities with recreational facilities. Convenient to Routes 95 and 495, the resort is within easy reach of the sights of the North Shore. In Salem, home of the witch trials of 1692, you can stop at the Peabody Museum, featuring the glory days of the Salem sea captains and Nathanial Hawthorne's House of Seven Gables. Picturesque Marblehead is the yachting capital of the world, and on Cape Ann, there is Gloucester's picturesque fishing fleet and the artist's colony of Rockport. Skiing, boating, horseback riding, fishing and ocean bathing are right nearby.The health conscious will enjoy the total fitness center including indoor pool, jogging trails, whirlpool, saunas, steam rooms, salon and day spa. Dining options at the resort will fit your every mood. The Ferncroft Grille serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Bogey's Sports Bar with large screen TV, pool table and juke box serves lunch and dinner daily. If you prefer to enjoy in room dining, room service is available. All Guest Rooms include: alarm clock, coffee/tea maker, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, in-room movies, in-room safe, cable TV and voicemail. The hotel also offers wireless internet and free on-site parking. Coco Key indoor waterpark is located inside the hotel. Additional fees may apply.