Things To Do
Newburyport: Visit the Historic Downtown and Waterfront
Newburyport, at the mouth of the Merrimack River, is one of the smallest cities in Massachusetts as well as one of the oldest. Downtown has many shops, and eateries to fill a day or more, and a beautiful riverside boardwalk. https://historynewburyport.com/
Newburyport: Clipper City Rail Trail
Clipper City Rail Trail & Harborwalk The waterfront is a beautiful walk with a rail trail connecting to neighboring communities. Matt's dad Jeff and Oscar the dog walk these trails weekly. https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/clipper-city-rail-trail-harborwalk
Newburyport: Go Whale Watching
When visiting coastal Massachusetts whale watching is a must-do! https://www.newburyportwhalewatch.com/
Newburyport: Go for a walk in Maudslay
Maudslay State Park has been a Kennedy family favourite for decades! Go find the snapping turtles, old rose garden, and Castle Hill.
Newburyport: Grab a beer at Riverwalk
Riverwalk Brewin Company is a great spot. Try the pizza! https://riverwalkbrewing.com/
Newburyport: Go see the Red Sox
Fenway is the oldest park in Major League Baseball and home to the Boston Red Sox. If you like baseball this is not to miss. And if you aren’t a baseball fan, its still pretty cool! https://www.mlb.com/redsox
Newburyport: Visit the Museum of Science, Boston
If you only go to one site in Boston, this is the one to visit! Matt's mom Lesley worked here for 40 years. https://www.mos.org/