Yachtsmen liked its protected harbor and, with the establishment of three grand yacht clubs, competitive sailing off Marblehead became an attraction. With boats arriving from all over the world, Marblehead Harbor is one of the busiest, prettiest and most interesting in the world. Things to see and do Marbleheaders still fish, and fresh lobster and fish attract tourists to many fine restaurants in town. For those interested in history, antiques and architecture, the Jeremiah Lee Mansion at 161 Washington St. is one of the best examples of Georgian Architecture in America. During the Revolution much public debate on the matter and many of the young men's conscription were held in the yellow clapboard Town House which sits in the middle of Washington Street at State.
Open spaces abound here many of which offer lovely views of the harbor and town.
Crocker Park off Front Street is a large, high lawn overlooking the Harbor and Marblehead Neck. There are restrooms and water bubblers and a float for tying up boats. Fort Sewall, at the end of Front Street, juts out at the end of the peninsula and offers views of the harbor, the lighthouse and the surrounding islands and shores. An old fort with bunkers and embankments, it makes a lovely place to walk and plenty of bench seating is available. State Street Landing has benches and fine viewing of boating activity.