About a 25 min drive from the venue, visit Russell Orchards Farm & Winery to pick your own fruit, including strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and apples (depending on the season). They also offer wine tastings and have a farm store with locally made products. We spent many Patriots' bye weeks here!
About a 20 min drive from the venue, explore downtown Ipswich and the surrounding area with local dining spot favorites like Riverview Pizza, True North Brewery, the Choate Bridge Pub, and many more. For more recommendations, visit the link provided or for more of a local's take, one of Sean's groomsmen is a native!
About a 25 min drive from the venue, downtown Newburyport is great for a day trip and one of our favorite places. You’ll find brick streets lined with boutique shops, clothing stores, art galleries, and dog boutiques. Check out Tuscan Sea Grill & Bar or Michael's Harborside on the waterfront for lunch or dinner. For some spots downtown, we recommend Sea Level Oyster Bar, the Grog, The Poynt, and Agave Mexican Bistro.
While you might not get the crowds in June compared to October, downtown Salem still has a lot to offer. About a 25 min drive from the venue, we recommend taking a stroll on Essex Street to check out the historic sites, museums, and all of the shops and restaurants nearby. Grab a bite at Turner's Seafood, Antique Table, or Sea Level and pop over for a drink at the Notch Brewery, Village Tavern, or Rockafellas.