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Points of Interest in Newburyport
Located at the mouth of the mighty Merrimack River, Newburyport was once a bustling port city, home to shipbuilders and traders, as well as the "Birthplace" of the U.S. Coast Guard as the first United States Revenue Cutter was built there. While no longer a major desitnation for shipping, Newburyport offers a peek back to bygone days along its scenic streets and parks.
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Historic Sites of Newburyport
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Cushing House Museum
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| Located at 98 High Street. This 21-room brick Federal home houses the Historical Society of Old Newbury. Visitors are treated to treasurers from Newburyport's prosperous shipping era. Housing fine furniture and collections of silver, hat boxes, fans, portraits, and clocks, the museum is a National Historic Landmark. Admission is charged. (978) 462-2681 |
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Custom House Maritime Museum
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| Located at 25 Water Street. Housed in the restored 1835 granite Custom House, the museum exhibits artifacts from Newburyport's rich maritime history as a major shipbuilding center and seaport, sending ships to the Far East and around the world. Admission is charged. (978) 462-8681 |
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The Newburyport Range Lights
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| Located at 61-1/2 Water Street, next to the Newburyport Art Association (within sight of the Custom House Museum) is one of the only surviving pair of Range Lights in the United States. Its shorter mate is located down by the waterfront on the Coast Guard reservation. Efforts are underway to preserve these unique historic landmarks. The Lighthouse Preservation Society, 4 Middle Street, Newburyport, is restoring the Newburyport Range Lights on Water Street. Open to the public by appointment; call 1-800-727-2326 for more information, or to find out how you can help. |
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Coffin House
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| Located at 14 High Rd., Newbury. Built around 1654, this house chronicles the evolution of domestic life in rural New England. Located just over the city line, it is open seasonally and operated by SPNEA. Admission. (978) 462-2634 |
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Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm
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| Located at 5 Little's Lane, Newbury. This 230-acre farm exemplifies the area's rich farming heritage and features a unique c. 1690 stone and brick manor house. Open seasonally and operated by SPNEA. Admission is charged. (978) 462-2634 |
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Lowell's Boat Shop
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| Located at Point Shore, Amesbury. Opened in 1793, this is the country's oldest continuous boat building business in operation still producing dories. Managed by the Newburyport Maritime Society, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. (978) 388-0162 |
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Parks in Newburyport
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Maudslay State Park
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| Located at Curzon Mill Road. A 480-acre state park with 19th century garden plantings, rolling meadows, pine forests and mountain laurel. Guided tours, trails for walking, hiking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing are available to the public. A seasonal outdoor theater and performance center are on the grounds. A real gem along the banks of the Merrimack River. (978) 465-7223 |
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Newburyport Waterfront Park
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| A good meeting place in the heart of downtown, the park provides benches for viewing the activities of the harbor and people watching. It is home to the Summer Concerts and other activities. |
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Atkinson Common
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| Located at the intersection of High Street at the three roads crossing, this park offers quiet walking and biking paths, a stone tower and tennis courts. |
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Moseley Pines
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| This park overlooks the Merrimack River at the crossroads of Merrimac Street, Spofford Street, and Moseley Street. This park provides outdoor grills, a roofed pavilion, tennis courts and play equipment for children. |
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