Ellie’s Guidebook: 16 Plummer Ave
Playgrounds, Public Parks, and Rail Trail
This is a lovely park with a playground, playing fields, basketball and tennis courts, and access to the Clipper City Rail Trail (3.3 miles).
https://coastaltrails.org/the-trail-network/clipper-city-rail-trail-newburyport/
Cashman Park
Sally Snyder WayThis is a lovely park with a playground, playing fields, basketball and tennis courts, and access to the Clipper City Rail Trail (3.3 miles).
https://coastaltrails.org/the-trail-network/clipper-city-rail-trail-newburyport/
3.3 paved (no cars) walking trail. Great for kids with strollers, bikes, and strollers.
https://coastaltrails.org/the-trail-network/clipper-city-rail-trail-newburyport/
12 locals recommend
Clipper City Rail Trail
Clipper City Rail Trail3.3 paved (no cars) walking trail. Great for kids with strollers, bikes, and strollers.
https://coastaltrails.org/the-trail-network/clipper-city-rail-trail-newburyport/
Burham Field/Action Cove
Fun playground in West Newbury (next town over)
A great playground with a super fun splash pad for the kids to plan in on those hot summer days!
https://amesburyma.myrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=14716
Amesbury Town Park
140 Friend StreetA great playground with a super fun splash pad for the kids to plan in on those hot summer days!
https://amesburyma.myrec.com/info/facilities/details.aspx?FacilityID=14716
Favorites places to walk
Lovely series of trails features 19th century gardens, rolling meadows, beautiful forests, and one of the largest naturally-occurring stands of mountain laurel in Massachusetts. It's the perfect place for a walk, bike ride or picnic.
https://www.mass.gov/locations/maudslay-state-park
57 locals recommend
Maudslay State Park
74 Curzon Mill RdLovely series of trails features 19th century gardens, rolling meadows, beautiful forests, and one of the largest naturally-occurring stands of mountain laurel in Massachusetts. It's the perfect place for a walk, bike ride or picnic.
https://www.mass.gov/locations/maudslay-state-park
Beautiful walking trails and super fun splash pad/wading pool for little ones.
https://www.mass.gov/locations/bradley-palmer-state-park
Bradley Palmer State Park Road
Bradley Palmer State Park RoadBeautiful walking trails and super fun splash pad/wading pool for little ones.
https://www.mass.gov/locations/bradley-palmer-state-park
Favorite beaches
The most beautiful, quiet beach!! Parking is limited so plan to get there early or late in the day. It's worth the extra planning! It's about a 25 minute drive from the house.
https://www.mass.gov/locations/sandy-point-state-reservation
14 locals recommend
Sandy Point State Reservation
37-39 Refuge RdThe most beautiful, quiet beach!! Parking is limited so plan to get there early or late in the day. It's worth the extra planning! It's about a 25 minute drive from the house.
https://www.mass.gov/locations/sandy-point-state-reservation
About 30 minutes from the house, this is a regular spot we trek to in the summer. A surfer's favorite! The beach is flat and long. Try to time for low tide to get the most out of the beach.
41 locals recommend
Jenness State Beach
2280 Ocean BoulevardAbout 30 minutes from the house, this is a regular spot we trek to in the summer. A surfer's favorite! The beach is flat and long. Try to time for low tide to get the most out of the beach.
York Beach
Very shallow sandy beach with limited parking. Great for little ones!
The beaches within the park are the best! Just 10-minutes from the house- lot 1 always has parking. If you drive a bit further, you will find a variety of parking options on the left (every few miles there's about 10 spots on the left) which will give you much more privacy. We always think it's worth the extra drive!
64 locals recommend
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
Refuge RoadThe beaches within the park are the best! Just 10-minutes from the house- lot 1 always has parking. If you drive a bit further, you will find a variety of parking options on the left (every few miles there's about 10 spots on the left) which will give you much more privacy. We always think it's worth the extra drive!
Lake Gardner Beach
Beautiful lake with sandy beach and swimming area!
Food scene
With a large outdoor seating area overlooking the water and delicious food, this is a must!
17 locals recommend
Tuscan Sea Grill and Bar
38R Merrimac StWith a large outdoor seating area overlooking the water and delicious food, this is a must!
Great downtown restaurant with outdoor seating and delicious cocktails.
20 locals recommend
The Paddle Inn
27 State StGreat downtown restaurant with outdoor seating and delicious cocktails.
The Juicery
40 State StQuick grab-and-go smoothies and bowls!