Newburyport, Massachusetts

Custom House

25 Water St
Newburyport, MA 01950, US
978-462-8681

Thursday-Saturday 11-4 and Sunday 12-4

Cushing House Museum and Garden

98 High St
Newburyport, MA 01950, US
978-462-2681

Open May through November. Tuesday - Friday, 10 am to 4 pm, Saturday - 12 pm to 4 pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays, and holidays.

Take a trip into Newburyport's rich history and prosperous shipbuilding era inside this elegant federalist period mansion. A guided tour of the house's graceful rooms showcases fine collections of silver, furniture, portraits, clocks, needlework and more from New England, the Orient, and far away ports. On the grounds, visitors will find a stunning 19th century garden, an herb garden, fruit trees, a summer house, cobbled yard and carriage house.

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Joppa Flats Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

1 Plum Island Turnpike
Newburyport, MA 01950, US
978-462-9998

Hours: Tuesday through Sunday and Monday holidays
8:30am - 4:00pm

The new visitor center overlooking the Merrimack River includes second-floor observation areas—one indoors and one outdoors—a conference center, a guest services area, and interpretive displays.

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Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters

6 Plum Island Turnpike (Rolfe’s Lane)
Newburyport , MA
978-465-5753

8 am-430 pm

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Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

Sunset Dr
Essex, MA 01951, US
978-465-5753

Open Sunrise to Sunset, subject to periodic closures

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Maudsley State Park

Curzon Mill Road
Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950
978-465-7223

Open all year. Free with $2.00 parking fee.

This picturesque park, once the estate of the wealthy Moseley family, offers breathtaking sights of 19th century gardens. Permitted activities include fishing, bird watching, cycling, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. Maudslay is also host to many outdoor concerts and performances during the summer season.