Hotels in Andover, Massachusetts

A little about Andover...

Andover is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. It was incorporated in 1646 and as of the 2000 census population was 31,247. It is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, Massachusetts-New Hampshire metropolitan statistical area.

Cultural attractions abound in the community and surrounding area, including a verity of performing arts, museums, and historical sites. Professional minor league baseball and hockey can be viewed at nearby venues. The town offers a myriad of opportunities to explore and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether it’s hitting the links at one of the world class golf courses, hiking or cross country skiing along the many trails running through conservation lands, or canœing along the pristine Shawsheen River, there’s something for everyone. Harold Parker State Forest provides an additional 3,000 acres of open space for fishing, camping, biking, and horseback riding. With its numerous lodging options conveniently located just off Interstates 93 and 495, and its central location within the greater Merrimack Valley region, Andover is an ideal location for vacation and business travelers. Come and make Andover your home away from home.

Attractions:
Arts & Museum - Art Museums and Galleries, Performing Arts and Cultural organizations in the Merrimack Valle

Farms - Scenic farms, pick-your-own fruits, walking and picnic areas, fall weekend hayrides, farm animal viewing, country stores, greenhouses, llamas & cows and more all in the Merrimack Valley.

Donference and Function Facilities - The Merrimack Valley offers a wide variety of conference and function facilities that can accommodate social and business events ranging from small private gatherings to medium-sized business conferences and from cultural performances to state and national conventions.

Historic Attractions - Study American textile history; tour period homes and rooms; learn about Josiah Bartlett, a local resident who signed the Declaration of Independence; see exhibits on the evolution of domestic life in rural New England over three centuries; visit the Queen Slipper City; tour Lowell's Boat Shop, the birthplace of the fisherman’s dory; and much much more in the Merrimack Valley.