Sights in Newburyport
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Sandy Point
A barrier island off the coast of Massachusetts, Plum Island has 9 miles of wide, sandy beaches surrounded by acres of wildlife sanctuary. These are among the nicest beaches on the North Shore, if you head to the furthest points on the island. Sandy Point, on the southern tip, is a state park that is popular for swimming, sunning and tidepooling. Parking is available at the Parker River Wildlife Refuge, Sandy Point or in private parking lots. Note: beaches in the refuge are generally closed April to June because of nesting piping plover, but you can go to the public beaches at the north end of the island, where there is a community of vacation homes.
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Historical Society of Old Newbury
Cushing House, a 21-room Federal home houses the Historical Society of Old Newbury. The home is decked out with fine furnishings and decorative pieces from the region. Collections of portraits, silver, needlework, toys and clocks are all on display, not to mention the impressive Oriental collection from Newburyport’s early Chinese trade. The society offers guided tours, exhibits, special events and lectures. The last tour begins one hour before closing.
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Maritime Museum
The 1835 granite Custom House is an excellent example of Classic Revival architecture, built by Robert Mills (of Washington Monument fame). It now houses the Maritime Museum, which exhibits artifacts from Newburyport’s maritime history as a major shipbuilding center and seaport. Seafaring folk will have a field day in the Moseley Gallery with its collection of model clipper ships.
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Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
The 4662-acre sanctuary occupies the southern three-quarters of Plum Island. More than 800 species of birds, plants and animals reside in its many ecological habitats, including beaches, sand dunes, salt pans, salt marshes, freshwater impoundments and maritime forests.
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Walsingham Gallery
This stark Federalist building – a former sea-merchant’s warehouse – holds interesting exhibits of artists from New England and beyond.
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Churchill Gallery
Exhibits landscapes, still lifes and figurative paintings by emerging artists.
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