Weekend in Newburyport, MA
Many folks think that Newburyport, located about an hour north of Boston, is a great warm-weather destination. It is, but we like it in the winter, too. How should you spend your weekend getaway? We recommend the following:
Stay at either the Garrison Inn, a lovely restored building in the historic downtown area or Blue, the Inn on the Beach located on the dunes of Plum Island. Spend an afternoon browsing the shops on Inn Street, State Street and Market Street -- we especially like the Dragon's Nest for children's toys, the Best of British for items from across the pond, and the Elephants Trunk for women's clothing.
Newburyport is full of history. Learn about the city's shipbuilding and trading heritage at the Custom House Museum. Envelope yourself in the treasures on display at Cushing House, where you can learn about the Lord Timothy Dexter house, the works of artist Laura Coombs Hill and the Tracy Mansion (now the city's public library).
Be sure to save some time for walks on the beach and in wildlife refuge (worth the effort in any season), followed by fresh seafood at Michael's Harborside or Bob Lobster on Plum Island.
Stay at either the Garrison Inn, a lovely restored building in the historic downtown area or Blue, the Inn on the Beach located on the dunes of Plum Island. Spend an afternoon browsing the shops on Inn Street, State Street and Market Street -- we especially like the Dragon's Nest for children's toys, the Best of British for items from across the pond, and the Elephants Trunk for women's clothing.
Newburyport is full of history. Learn about the city's shipbuilding and trading heritage at the Custom House Museum. Envelope yourself in the treasures on display at Cushing House, where you can learn about the Lord Timothy Dexter house, the works of artist Laura Coombs Hill and the Tracy Mansion (now the city's public library).
Be sure to save some time for walks on the beach and in wildlife refuge (worth the effort in any season), followed by fresh seafood at Michael's Harborside or Bob Lobster on Plum Island.
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