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During the 1960's and
70's. Newburyport underwent major renovations in the
downtown area -- restoring the beautiful brick and
granite architecture of days gone by to its original
quality and charm. Today this area is home to many
unique shops, restaurants and businesses. Winding brick
sidewalks and a waterfront boardwalk lined with gas
light replicas provide a beautiful setting to its
visitors and residents, and local inns offer comfortable
overnight accommodations.
 The city is home to several historical museums, art
galleries and community theaters. The old central fire
station is now the Fire House Center for Performing and
Visual Arts, supporting the large artisan community in
the area. A gallery in the center regularly features
local artists. The theater offers a wide variety of
plays, musical performance and readings. the community
of artists, including painters, crafts people,
musicians, poets and writers, adds to the character and
diversity of the city. Newburyport also offers a wide
variety of activities for children. For a current list
of area events, visit entertainment section of
Newburyport's Daily News.
For those who enjoy the great outdoors. Newburyport
offers a variety of parks and beaches. The 500 acre Maudslay State Park has paths for walking, biking and
cross country skiing. Bordered by the Merrimac River,
Maudslay also provides the perfect back drop for picnics
and horse back riding. For beach enthusiasts, Plum
Island offers several public beach areas, as well as the
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge is one
of the top 10 birding refuges in the United States. With
support from the Massachusetts Audubon Society, many
programs are offered for those interested in local
wildlife.
Neighboring beaches and water sports are a constant
source of fair weather entertainment. Deep sea fishing,
harbor cruises and whale watches are offered throughout
the spring, summer and fall and are a wonderful way to
enjoy the coastal life. In the winter, New Hampshire and
Maine ski resorts are only a few hours drive away and
are popular day trips for area residents. Several small
ski areas close by provide a perfect training ground for
downhill beginners.
While history and the past play an important role in the
dynamic make-up for Newburyport, the city has always
been modern and progressive. A state-of-the-art hospital
is located in town, as well as a number of private
medical and dental practices.
The Timothy Dexter Industrial Park Lies discretely on
the outskirts of the city and is home to local, national
and international businesses. Boston's Logan
International Airport is 38 miles to the south. Travel
from Newburyport to Boston is easy and convenient.
Busses run regularly into downtown Boston and Logan
airport, and the Commuter Rail system of Boston is
currently being extended to Newburyport for easier
access to Boston.
 Neighborhoods
in Newburyport and surrounding towns - Salisbury,
Amesbury, West Newbury, Merrimac, Newbury and Rowley -
provide varied lifestyle options: in-town living,
suburban neighborhoods, beach cottage communities. Here
and there you'll find a secluded home in the woods or on
the salt marsh, or a home with views of river, stream,
pond or Atlantic ocean. You'll also find country homes
with large gardens, broad meadows, barns and paddocks.
You'll find a variety of architectural styles in the
neighborhoods. here and there you'll see a real antique
First Period home, dating back to the 1600's. Many
elegant Federal Period mansions line Newburyport
streets. You'll also find some Ranches, Gambrels and
Colonial reproductions.
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