Newburyport, MA
Seaside breezes in a sea captain’s town
Ahoy! Prosperous sea captains used to own the Federal-period mansions that line the high street of this bustling town. Now, the town is a sweet assemblage of boutiques, bookshops, and galleries.
A stroll through the Waterfront Park and its boardwalk offers a view of the harbor as well as the boats moored at the pier. Further explore the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island, a stretch of sand dunes and salt marshes that attracts many bird species. The Custom House Maritime Museum is full of artifacts from clipper ships and tales of smuggling scandals.