Food Scene
Park Lunch
181 Merrimac StLocal favorite. Best fried clams. Very casual.
Plum Island Coffee Roasters
54R Merrimac StLocally run coffee shop on the waterfront/boat yard
The Grog Restaurant
13 Middle StBeen around forever. Good food/drinks. Music downstairs.
The Deck
179 Bridge RdCasual, outdoor restaurant looking back over the river to Newburyport.
Best pizza. Locally sourced ingredients. All cooking done in a wood-fired clay dome, even the Gingerbread which we recommend for dessert!
16 locals recommend
Flatbread Co
5 Market SquareBest pizza. Locally sourced ingredients. All cooking done in a wood-fired clay dome, even the Gingerbread which we recommend for dessert!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Port Tavern
84 State StLocal music, trivia, good drinks
Arts & Culture
Firehouse Center for the Arts
1 Market SquareSupport local theater!
Custom House Maritime Museum
25 Water StYou will learn about Newburyport's maritime history.
Entertainment & Activities
The Screening Room
82 State StUnique, local cinema showing independent films.
Plum Island Kayak
92 Merrimac StGuided kayak tours on Merrimack River and Plum Island.
Gin runs a great yoga studio in a beautiful space at the Tannery and you should experience it.
Repose Yoga Studio
49 Liberty StGin runs a great yoga studio in a beautiful space at the Tannery and you should experience it.
Local farm where you can pick your own seasonal fruit, visit the animals, shop in their store, and most importantly, enjoy cider doughnuts.
18 locals recommend
Cider Hill Farm
45 Fern AveLocal farm where you can pick your own seasonal fruit, visit the animals, shop in their store, and most importantly, enjoy cider doughnuts.
Sightseeing
Waterfront Park
22 Merrimac StRelax on the boardwalk and enjoy the boats.
Market Square
Market SquareHistoric center of town. Grab a seat on a park bench and enjoy the activity.
Learn about our local ecosystem. The offer educational classes and tours.
14 locals recommend
Mass Audubon Joppa Flats Education Center
1 Plum Island TurnpikeLearn about our local ecosystem. The offer educational classes and tours.
Parks & Nature
Its our local beach. You can also visit the federal wildlife refuge on the south end.
37 locals recommend
Plum Island
Its our local beach. You can also visit the federal wildlife refuge on the south end.
Great walking trails. Riverfront views and hidden remnants of days gone by.
57 locals recommend
Maudslay State Park
74 Curzon Mill RdGreat walking trails. Riverfront views and hidden remnants of days gone by.
Shopping
Knowledgeable staff, quality foodstuffs. You can order sandwiches to go.
12 locals recommend
Joppa Fine Foods
50 Water StKnowledgeable staff, quality foodstuffs. You can order sandwiches to go.
Wishbasket
50 Water StLocated in the Tannery. Great shop.