We recommend ordering ahead for pickup to skip the line. Try the French toast bagel for something sweet and the pumpernickel or Lox Deluxe plate for something savory! (Walking distance from hotel [Essex Street Inn])
Located on the pedestrian walkway downtown, this donut shop also serves lunch. (Walking distance from hotel)
Unforgettable sandwiches and creative sausage flavors. Get there early to avoid long lines. They open at 11am (closed Sundays). (4 minute drive/1 mile walk from hotel)
The perfect place to stroll downtown in your spare time! (Walking distance from hotel)
Known for their seafood, steak, and cocktails. (Walking distance from hotel)
A local favorite serving modern pub food and sushi with a water view. Try the New England clam chowder! (Walking distance from hotel)
A classic Newburyport establishment for over 50 years with a huge beer selection and live local music. (Walking distance from hotel)
A local brewery with a full menu and doughnut pairings on Sundays at 12pm. (6 minutes from hotel)
Another notable local brewery with frequent live music performances. The Greenhead IPA is a must-try! (6 minutes from hotel)
One of Waylon's favorite places! Plum Island is a beautiful 11-mile-long barrier island off the coast of Newburyport. Home to beaches, the Parker River Wildlife Refuge, and North Point, where the Merrimack River meets the Atlantic Ocean (and there's a lighthouse!). There are plenty of places to park for non-residents; click the link to find out more. Check out the Sunset Club if you have time on your way out! (10 minutes from hotel)
A casual beachy restaurant and bar overlooking a salt marsh with a stunning sunset view and awesome specials. Open for Sunday brunch! (10 minutes from hotel)
A huge flea market with over 200 vendors that is open on Sundays only (5am to 3pm). (13 minute drive from hotel)
Check the website for events like live music and food trucks. Delicious hard cider. (17 minutes from hotel)
A 1920s Tudor-style mansion open for tours (buy tickets ahead of time), adjacent to the stunning Crane Beach, where you'll see a lot of dogs and possibly horses in October. Swing by Russell Orchards on your way out for the best cider doughnuts around! (30 minutes from hotel)
If you don't mind crowds, Salem during Halloween weekend... Need we say more? (37 minutes from hotel)