Things To Do

Take a ride up the coast

Enjoy a coastal ride on Route 1 from Newburyport, MA to Maine. Newburyport to York, ME is about a 40 minute drive.

Salisbury Beach

The beach is open to the public with parking lots/metered parking nearby. You can also check out the Salisbury Beach Reservation, which has a separate entrance from the main beach.

Plum Island Beach

A beautiful barrier island about two miles from downton Newburyport.

Hampton Beach

Public beach just over the border in New Hampshire with lots of shopping and places to eat along the boardwalk.

Maudslay State Park

Local state park lots of trails as well as some great picnic areas. The park lies on the Merrimack River where it opens to the Atlantic Ocean.

Clipper City Rail Trail and Harborwalk

A nice walk along the Newburyport boardwalk that includes a brand new paved section, showcasing sculptures, a gallery of local paintings, and views over the Merrimack River estuary with great birdwatching. The trail is 3.3 miles long and connects to the southern end of Salisbury’s Old Eastern Marsh Trail via the Route 1 Gillis Bridge.

Old Eastern Marsh Trail

A paved 3.5 mile trail through a wooded area that continues to a coastal salt marsh. This rail-trail connects to the Clipper City Rail Trail and Harborwalk via the Route 1 Gillis Bridge.

Shopping in Newburyport

There are a lot of great shops, boutiques, and restaurants in Newburyport and Salisbury. The two cities are connected via the Gillis Memorial Bridge.

Dine on the water in Newburyport or Salisbury

There are a lot of great shops, boutiques, and restaurants in Newburyport and Salisbury. The two cities are connected via the Gillis Memorial Bridge.

Museums in Boston

Some of our favorites are the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Institute of Contemporary Art, and the Museum of Science.

New England Aquarium

The aquarium also offers whale watch tours in Boston Harbor!

Harvard Museum of Natural History

Features specimens from around the world as well as the incredible glass flower collection.

Freedom Trail Boston

The 2.5 mile Freedom Trail features important Revolutionary War locations, including Boston Common, the State House, Faneuil Hall, and the Paul Revere House.

Boston Duck Tours

A fun land and water tour of Boston with 3 departure locations: the Museum of Science, Prudential Center and New England Aquarium.

Newburyport Whale Watch

Departs from Newburyport, you can see humpback, finback, and minke whales as well as porpoise, seals, and sharks!

Portsmouth Harbor Cruise

They offer a variety of harbor and river cruises during the day and evening.

Seaglass

Our favorite seafood place, located right on Salisbury Beach. Try to get a table by the windows for an ocean view and to see waves crash against them at high tide!

Abraham's Bagels

Yummy bagels, pizzas, and sandwiches.

Hana Japan

Our favorite Mom & Pop restaurant for Japanese dishes and sushi.

Michael's Harborside

Waterfront steak and seafood restaurant with a large deck overlooking the harbor.

The Black Cow

Great restaurant serving a variety of American, sushi, and seafood.

Tuscan Sea Grill & Bar

Agave Mexican Bistro

Mexican restaurant with outdoor dining and three indoor dining floors (there's a bar on each floor).

Brown Sugar by the Sea

Thai restaurant located in Newburyport's Tannery Marketplace.

Portside Waterfront Kitchen & Bar

Waterfront restaurant serving surf and turf!

Hodgie's Ice Cream

Ice cream stand that serves huge portions of ice cream. They also have food from the grill.

Andyman

A good stop for bagels, coffee, pastries, and desserts!

Barking Dog Bar & Grill

Casual dining with a large selection of beer, cocktails, bourbons, and malts. A good choice for families or to get drinks.

Flatbread Company

An awesome pizza place that uses primarily fresh local ingredients. You can see your food baked right in front of your eyes in one of their large stone and clay ovens!

Wild Garlic

Restaurant specializing in yummy vegetarian and vegan food.

Ovedia Artisan Chocolates

Small chocolate store that also serves coffee, tea, and pastries. Located at 36 Main Street, Ovedia is in the same building as Chloe’s former workplace, Old Newbury Crafters.

Martha's Restaurant

A tiny family-owned restaurant serving delicious Lebanese food.

Academy Lanes

Classic New England Candlepin bowling! The balls are handheld-sized with no holes and the pins are tall and narrow. Academy Lanes also has glow bowling on the weekends.

The Screening Room

A small movie theater that mostly features independent, art, or limited run movies.

Canobie Lake Park

Fun amusement park in the area.

Seacoast Science Center

A great place to learn about the ocean and marine life. They also have interactive touch tide pools!