The Local Community

Gordon College is located in the city of Wenham on the North Shore of Massachusetts. The campus is just two miles from the Atlantic Ocean and only 30 minutes from Boston, one of the most historic cities of America and an exciting city filled with colleges, cultural institutions, shopping areas, and entertainment centers.

Weather
During your stay at Gordon College, you will experience all types of weather. The summer and early fall are warm, but the winter brings very cold weather between 0C and 17C. It is important that you bring warm clothing with you or purchase it when you arrive in the US. To check the local forecast, go to www.wunderground.com (type in Wenham, MA USA 01984). This site gives weather forecasts from around the world.

Museums and Historical Sites
Boston is filled with amazing places for you to explore. It is one of the best cities to learn about American History. There is also the Museum of Fine Arts that is free to students, the Science Museum, the New England Aquarium, and many others. Local museums share maritime history and the Salem Witch Trials.

The North Shore also offers many fun activities. Whale watches, hisotrical seaports, kayak excursions, apple orchards, rocky shores and sandy beaches are all available throughout the Cape Ann area.

Links
Cape Ann Visitors Information Guide
North of Boston Visitors Bureau
Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau
Destination Salem
Peabody Essex Museum, Salem
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Castle Hill, Cranes Beach, Ipswich
Hammond Castle, Gloucester
 

Getting Off Campus
Gordon College offers periodic transportation to local grocery stores, pharmacies, or the mall for your shopping needs. The train station is a couple of miles from campus and it goes straight into Boston. Many Gordon students have cars, so friends often go off campus together. However, there is essentially everything you need right on campus. Housing, food, classes, and the Bookstore are centrally located and have everything you need. There is much to do between academics, campus activities, lectures, floor fellowships, dorm activities, ministries, and clubs that do not require transportation.