- Our list of the best things to do in Newburyport, Massachusetts, features the top 435 nearby activities — including 200 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Newburyport, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 20 things to do within the city of Newburyport, MA , followed by 415 popular activities in nearby cities, including Salem, Gloucester, Lowell, Portsmouth, Hampton, Beverly, Lynn, Marblehead, Danvers, Rockport, North Andover, Ipswich, Rye, Haverhill, Amesbury, Derry, Salem, Durham, Saugus, Methuen, Exeter, Kittery, Andover, Lawrence, Peabody, Seabrook, Londonderry, Tewksbury, Essex, New Castle, Candia, Woburn, Dover, Lee, Dracut and North Hampton
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Use your membership to visit the Museum grounds and library, and get discounts on gifts and special programming
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Established in 1942, the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge comprises of a variety of habitats which offer shelter to migratory birds as well as diverse local wildlife.
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Newburyport's Maudslay State Park is a park and wildlife preserve open throughout the year. It is especially popular for cross-country skiing and is an important eagle breeding ground. Sections of the park close during breeding season.
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Newburyport Whale Watch
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54 Merrimac St., Newburyport, MA 01950
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Newburyport Whale Watch is offered with the help of the 110-foot Captains Lady III which can carry up to 149 passengers to the nearby whale feeding grounds. In addition to humpback and minke whales, guests can view dolphins, sharks, sea birds, and seals.
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The Clipper City Rail Trail is a 1.1 mile trail traversing a variety of environments. The trail passes by several artistic pieces, such as sculptures and murals. One can also find trail-side coffee shops, bakeries, and restaurants.
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Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA 01950
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Experience the impressive variety of fascinating wildlife at the Joppa Flats Education Center & Wildlife Sanctuary in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The center offers a variety of programs for nature enthusiasts of all ages.
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Taste Newburyport is a tour company that offers tours of the city of Newburyport that entail samples of foods from the area as well as historical information. The tours last up to 3 hours at a time.
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Taste Newburyport Food Tour is a food and culture tour that allows visitors to explore the city while also indulging in the delicious foods provided by local vendors. Throughout the tour, guides also educate visitors on the area's history.
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Located in Newburyport, Massachusetts, the Firehouse Center for the Arts is a theater, community arts center and event venue. It is located in a red brick Federalist building in the town center.
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Playing a selection of independent and foreign films, Newburyport Screening Room is a historic theater located in the downtown. The theater has a variety of antique instruments like a player piano for visitors to look at.
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Setting sail from the historic waterfront, 9th Wave Sailing Charters offers a variety of public trips that are roughly two and a half hours long. Many trips leave from the mouth of the Merrimack River for no particular destination while guests are encouraged to learn how to handle the boat.