Lynn Memorial Auditorium
From state of the art lighting and sound systems, to new curtains, seats, rigging, loading docks and lifts, the auditorium has jumped back onto the scene as the oldest yet newest premier entertainment venue on the North Shore.
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Manning and Fraser Fields
Lynn's Fraser and Manning fields have rich histories and are the pride of Lynn Sports. Manning is a 4000 seat multi-use facility and Fraser at 4000 seats hosts Lynn's North Shore Navigators.
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Downtown Lynn
Lynn, “where the city meets the sea” boasts a surging downtown. New zoning, restaurants, events, businesses and 300 new condo residents have brought life back into our culturally diverse downtown. Check it out!
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Lynn Woods
Lynn Woods Reservation was founded in 1881. At 2,200 acres, it is one of the largest municipal forest parks in the nation and larger than Central Park in New York City!
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Seaport Marina
Seaport Landing Marina is open for business. We offer year round and seasonal individual slip rentals for vessels of up to 65 feet. Convenient parking, a fuel dock, the Boston skyline are just some of the amenities. Check us out!.
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High Rock Tower
High Rock is home to our new 12 inch Meade telescope with lenses powerful enough to view the rings of Saturn, Jupiter and her moons, galaxies, star clusters, nebula and many wonders of the night sky.
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All about our office and responsibilities. Meet our staff and find contact information fast. VISIT THE ABOUT OUR OFFICE SECTION
What's happening in Community Planning throughout our city. VISIT THE COMMUNITY PLANNING SECTION
The latest in economic news, the waterfront project, commercial property for sale and more. VISIT THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SECTION
Our Action Plan, CAPER, Youth Assistance and the Citizen's Advisory Committee. VISIT THE BLOCK GRANT SECTION
Find details on citywide, mixed up and restoration projects happening in Lynn. VISIT THE CURRENT PROJECTS SECTION
Our Resource Center has up-to-date links to demographics, maps and more. VISIT THE RESOURCE CENTER
Did You Know...
Inventor of the Shoe-lasting Machine, Jan Matzeliger not only revolutionized the shoe industry but made Lynn, Massachusetts, the "shoe capital of the world.
Colonial Lynn was a major part of the regional shoe-making which started in 1635, and tannery industries of the early U.S. colonies, which reportedly includes the boots worn by Continental Army soldiers during the Revolutionary War. This historic theme is reflected in the city seal, which features a colonial boot.
Mark your calendars and Meet Me Downtown on September 25th from 12 Noon to 5PM. This Mount Vernon Street Feasible will feature artists, food, vendors, entertainment and more!
The 2010 Entitlements Program presentation as presented by Mayor Judith Kennedy and the OECD.
DOWNLOAD The 2010 Presentation
(Acrobat PDF Format
Power Line Relocation Progress!
Work has begun on the water front power line relocation. Visit our Power Line webpage for ongoing details and updates.
Lynn Auditorium
Lynn Auditorium continues it's 2010 season of great shows! Watch for details as our Fall and Winter shows are announced!
Lynn Memorial Auditorium Website
Seaport Marina
Visit our Seaport Marina page for all the details on the boating season, services and storage.
Seaport Marina Webpage
Explore changing exhibitions at the Lynn Museum, LynnArts and Raw Art Works. Shop the Lynn Farmer’s Market starting in June when they offer fresh local produce and the season’s first strawberries.
The City of Lynn was first settled in 1629 and was officially incorporated that same year.
Lynn Shore Drive History The Metropolitan District Commission acquired private properties in the early 1900's in order to create the two abutting reservations along the present day Lynn Shore Drive.
Many buildings, including Samuel Soule's 1855 Hotel Nahant, were removed in order to assure public access, protect important natural features and provide open space.