Kathy’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Tannery is an historic landmark in Newburyport renovated to house unique boutiques, restaurants, bicycle shop (and rentals), wonderful independent bookstore, raw food/juice bar, and whoopie pie bakery and cafe! On Sunday mornings, enjoy the weekly Newburyport Farmers' Market - open year round with twice monthly schedule from January - April.
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The Tannery Marketplace
50 Water StThe Tannery is an historic landmark in Newburyport renovated to house unique boutiques, restaurants, bicycle shop (and rentals), wonderful independent bookstore, raw food/juice bar, and whoopie pie bakery and cafe! On Sunday mornings, enjoy the weekly Newburyport Farmers' Market - open year round with twice monthly schedule from January - April.
Great walking or biking trail! Bicycle rentals available at Riverside Cycles.
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Clipper City Rail Trail
Clipper City Rail TrailGreat walking or biking trail! Bicycle rentals available at Riverside Cycles.
Climb aboard the Captai's Lady III to begin our whale watching voyage! Departs from downtown Newburyport at the boardwalk. Travel out of the Merrimack River into the Gulf of Maine. Our area offers are great variety of marine life and you may oftren see whales, porpoise, seals, sharks, and a variety of birds. Season runs ferom May through October. Check Groupon for specials.
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Newburyport Whale Watch
54 Merrimac StClimb aboard the Captai's Lady III to begin our whale watching voyage! Departs from downtown Newburyport at the boardwalk. Travel out of the Merrimack River into the Gulf of Maine. Our area offers are great variety of marine life and you may oftren see whales, porpoise, seals, sharks, and a variety of birds. Season runs ferom May through October. Check Groupon for specials.
the Parker River National Wildlilfe Refuge is a 4,662-acre sanctuary located on Plum Island and less than four miles from downtown Newburyport. The refuge has a wide variety of habitats such as beaches, sand dunes, salt marshes, salt pannes, freshwater impoundments, and maritime forests. Come for the great Fall migration!
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Admin Building And Visitor Contact Station
6 Plum Island Turnpikethe Parker River National Wildlilfe Refuge is a 4,662-acre sanctuary located on Plum Island and less than four miles from downtown Newburyport. The refuge has a wide variety of habitats such as beaches, sand dunes, salt marshes, salt pannes, freshwater impoundments, and maritime forests. Come for the great Fall migration!
Best vantage point for viewing the extensive area of mudflats is from Joppa Flats Education Center and Joppa Park on Water Street. See seagulls, terns, waders, and shorebirds.
Joppa Flats Education Center provides an expansive view of the Merrimack River estuary and its wildlife. Visitors will find birding guidance from staff naturalists interpretive displays and materials, a summertime touch tank full of native marine animals, and a nature shop. Admission by donation.
Joppa Flats
Best vantage point for viewing the extensive area of mudflats is from Joppa Flats Education Center and Joppa Park on Water Street. See seagulls, terns, waders, and shorebirds.
Joppa Flats Education Center provides an expansive view of the Merrimack River estuary and its wildlife. Visitors will find birding guidance from staff naturalists interpretive displays and materials, a summertime touch tank full of native marine animals, and a nature shop. Admission by donation.
Food scene
Michael's Harborside
1 Tournament WharfGreat lobster rolls and outside dining!
Outdoor picnic tables overlooking salt marshes. Great destination or stop to/from Plum Island beaches!
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Bob Lobster
49 Plum Island TurnpikeOutdoor picnic tables overlooking salt marshes. Great destination or stop to/from Plum Island beaches!
"Everyone meets at The Grog!" Homey, local atmosphere with great food, drink, and live music.
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The Grog Restaurant
13 Middle St"Everyone meets at The Grog!" Homey, local atmosphere with great food, drink, and live music.
The Plum Island Grille is a charming Mediterranean-style restaurant located 5 minutes from downtown Newburyport, MA. Our award winning sunset views are reminiscent of Key West and our eclectic menu featuring: Small Plates, Fresh Seafood, Farm Raised Meats, Gluten Free and Vegetarian Entrees, all reflect Chef Francis’ passion for uncomplicated, fresh, local ingredients.
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Plum Island Grille
2035 2 Plum Island TurnpikeThe Plum Island Grille is a charming Mediterranean-style restaurant located 5 minutes from downtown Newburyport, MA. Our award winning sunset views are reminiscent of Key West and our eclectic menu featuring: Small Plates, Fresh Seafood, Farm Raised Meats, Gluten Free and Vegetarian Entrees, all reflect Chef Francis’ passion for uncomplicated, fresh, local ingredients.
Artisan shop
Sisters We Three features an eclective mix of fine art and handmade items by over two hundred artisans from Newburyport and throughout New England.
Sisters We Three
57 Pleasant StSisters We Three features an eclective mix of fine art and handmade items by over two hundred artisans from Newburyport and throughout New England.