Food Scene
Ceia Kitchen + Bar
38 State StAlways something interesting on the menu. Upscale dining
Long time pub is a Newburyport classic. Can't beat the $1 oysters offered daily, dozens of beers on tap and a full menu.
37 locals recommend
The Grog Restaurant
13 Middle StLong time pub is a Newburyport classic. Can't beat the $1 oysters offered daily, dozens of beers on tap and a full menu.
Great place for a good dinner or just drinks. Get there right off Plum Island turnpike. Get there to see the sunset over Newburyport and the Merrimack River
40 locals recommend
Plum Island Grille
2035 2 Plum Island TurnpikeGreat place for a good dinner or just drinks. Get there right off Plum Island turnpike. Get there to see the sunset over Newburyport and the Merrimack River
Newer place with cocktails and dinner in a great location by the river
77 locals recommend
Sea Level Oyster Bar
94 Wharf StNewer place with cocktails and dinner in a great location by the river
Upscale foods, wine and special imported beer, cheese. Oh, just go there :)
12 locals recommend
Joppa Fine Foods
50 Water StUpscale foods, wine and special imported beer, cheese. Oh, just go there :)
Wonderful Thai food if you want something other than traditional fare.
19 locals recommend
Brown Sugar by the Sea
75 Water StWonderful Thai food if you want something other than traditional fare.
Newer restaurant on Water St. Very popular with great bar and dining.
42 locals recommend
The Poynt Newburyport
31 Water StNewer restaurant on Water St. Very popular with great bar and dining.
Great location on Market Square. Good drinks and food. Smaller place so reservations are recommended.
West Row Cafe & Bar
35 Market SquareGreat location on Market Square. Good drinks and food. Smaller place so reservations are recommended.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good food right on the water. Live music on weekends and great views of NBPT harbor
43 locals recommend
Michael's Harborside
1 Tournament WharfGood food right on the water. Live music on weekends and great views of NBPT harbor
If you like craft beer, this is the place. Live music starts at 5PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
22 locals recommend
Newburyport Brewing Company
4 New Pasture RdIf you like craft beer, this is the place. Live music starts at 5PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday.
The Deck
179 Bridge RdLive music, drinks and great views of the river.
Sightseeing
Plum island has it all. Great beaches, fishing, restaurants. Bike to Plum Island or drive from our house
37 locals recommend
Plum Island
Plum island has it all. Great beaches, fishing, restaurants. Bike to Plum Island or drive from our house
High Street
High StreetDrive along High St to see great examples of Federal style and other historic homes.
Parks & Nature
Has it all - beaches, bird watching in the Wildlife Refuge
64 locals recommend
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Refuge RoadHas it all - beaches, bird watching in the Wildlife Refuge
Great hiking on this former estate. Stroll on trails along the Merrimack river and see live performances at times. Check their website.
57 locals recommend
Maudslay State Park
74 Curzon Mill RdGreat hiking on this former estate. Stroll on trails along the Merrimack river and see live performances at times. Check their website.
Arts & Culture
A variety of shows and plays can be seen here. Check their website
31 locals recommend
Firehouse Center for the Arts
1 Market SquareA variety of shows and plays can be seen here. Check their website
History of Newburyport and it's nautical roots. Right near the harbor
29 locals recommend
Custom House Maritime Museum
25 Water StHistory of Newburyport and it's nautical roots. Right near the harbor
Shopping
Lots of local stores, restaurants and pubs. Newburyport central. Don't forget to stroll Inn St right beside State St for playground and water feature for kids.
State Street
State StreetLots of local stores, restaurants and pubs. Newburyport central. Don't forget to stroll Inn St right beside State St for playground and water feature for kids.
I would not call this a mall. Boutique shops, stores, places to eat.
24 locals recommend
The Tannery Marketplace
50 Water StI would not call this a mall. Boutique shops, stores, places to eat.
Great wine and cheese store. Pleasant St is a great shopping area with many great stores
6 locals recommend
Grand Trunk
3 1/2 Center StGreat wine and cheese store. Pleasant St is a great shopping area with many great stores
Tendercrop Farm
108 High RdAll the meats, poultry and vegetables are their own.
Essentials
CVS Pharmacy
13-1/2 Pond StPrescriptions, essential items etc
The Newburyport Launderette
26 Water StWasher and dryers