Newburyport

Newburyport is a coastal city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, 35 miles northeast of Boston. The population was 18,289 at the 2020 census. A historic seaport with a vibrant tourism industry, Newburyport includes part of Plum Island. The mooring, winter storage, and maintenance of recreational boats, motor, and sail, still contribute a large part of the city's income. A Coast Guard station oversees boating activity, especially in the sometimes dangerous tidal currents of the Merrimack River.

About 35 miles north of Boston, Newburyport's history as a prosperous maritime port shows in its beautiful Federal homes. The city is part of Massachusetts' North Shore; Newburyport was laid out on the elevated south bank of the Merrimack River between the river and Newbury marshes. The shipyards, now boatyards, extended along the bank at the edge of the river. Colonial residences extend up the bank from Merrimac Street to High Street running parallel to it near the top of the ridge. Many feature widow's walks, and structures on the roof where the residents could watch for the return of sailing vessels. You could spend a day just admiring the architecture of these beautifully preserved buildings.

Location: Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Website: https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/

Distance from Delaware: 52 miles

Travel time: 1 hour

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