Travel Lens
Lighthouses, wildlife refuges, quiet beaches and maritime history in a historic harbor city on the Merrimack River.
This quaint 35-foot wooden lighthouse, known locally as the Newburyport Harbor Lighthouse, has a fourth-order Fresnel lens and a stained-wood interior.
Just four miles from downtown, this refuge has wooded trails through marshland, hardwood forest and bogs, with fantastic views along the way.
A gorgeous stretch of Atlantic sand that feels especially peaceful when it is nearly empty in fall and winter.
Relive New England’s maritime past through 19th-century ship models, from fishing boats to steamers, inside a historic waterfront building.
A 4.4-acre park on Newburyport Harbor with beach volleyball, picnic tables, summer concerts and views of Plum Island.
Board the 106-foot Captains Lady III in the center of town and sail down the Merrimack River to the Gulf of Maine with a naturalist aboard.
A family-friendly beach with sand dunes, hiking trails, bird watching, picnic areas, a campground and views of Plum Island.
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