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North Shore dining tips
Woodman's in Essex invented the fried clam in 1916 -- it's a bucket-list stop, not a tourist trap. The whole-belly plate with rings is the move.
The Clam Box in Ipswich gets lines by 11:30 AM in summer. Arrive at 11 or save it for a weekday.
Parking fills by 9-10 AM on summer Saturdays -- get to the beach early and plan dinner in Ipswich or Essex on the way out.
Trustees members pay $10 for parking; non-members pay up to $25 peak summer. Membership pays for itself in one visit.
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