Resort to Newburyport😍

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A travel guide to help you with tips, places to visit, good global eats and anything else that comes with taking a trip away…. let’s start the trippin’!

In all the years I lived in MA, never have I been to the cute little seacoast city of Newburyport. So over our staycation this past week, we decided to head to this scenic and historic MA destination. I always like relaxing quick day trips while exploring my state at the same time.  I’m a big fan of quaint, tiny but historical towns and cities with many choices to eat, shop, relax and enjoy. 

If you decide to head to Newburyport, on the way,  you must stop at Colby Farms https://www.colbyfarms.com/ in Newbury MA, just the next town over. Not only do they sell fresh fruits & vegetables along with pork & beef products, they also have the most beautiful sunflower fields for you to walk around and take those IG worthy pics in. Considering that this is one of my favorite flowers, I was in heaven walking among the beautiful fields. The sunflowers are in bloom only for two weeks at the farm so make sure you check on their website/FB page for updates to when it is open. The best time to go is during the week because the weekends are crazy busy (I learned this from several reviews). We went on a Friday morning which wasn’t bad as far as how crowded it was. With their produce and meat stand, tractors and other machinery to take pics on and several fields to roam around, there is enough room for everyone. They have their own separate field for parking and it was only $10 a car. Not bad at all. For the gorgeous scenery and atmosphere, it was definitely worth the ‘detour’.

Within a short 12 minute drive from Colby Farms, my hubby and I arrived in downtown Newburyport https://www.newburyport.com/. We found parking quite easily actually in a paid parking lot right on the water’s edge called the Waterfront Trust Parking Lot for $1 an hour. You can’t beat that price! Right in the middle of downtown where shops, restaurants and entertainment are all at your fingertips.

After a couple of hours walking around the square, take advantage of the coastal view on the many benches offered for your leisure, right in front of the parking lot. There was even someone playing the keyboard to add to the relaxing ambience. 

 We decided to make a reservation at Sea Level Oyster Bar, http://sealevelnewburyport.com/ offering front and back patio dining as well as indoor seating. I would assume in the warmer weather, a reservation would be needed even in Covid times. It was 80 degrees out so we opted to sit indoors next to an open patio server entrance to take in some fresh air. We ordered 2 dz oysters for appetizers. I mean, how could we not? We were at an oyster bar. My husband also had a clam chowder which I also tried and I must say, it was pretty damn good. For our main lunch, we both ordered salads. I know, we’re so boring but we didn’t want to fill up too much on lunch. I had mine with blackened salmon and my husband had his with blackened chicken. Both salads were filling and delicious. Since we did so well with our lunch meal, we decided to splurge (and cheat!) a little on dessert. Cue in the sweet special of the day: Banana Cream Pie with whip cream and a drizzle of caramel.  Oh.  My.  Goodness. That was pretty damn yummy! I would def recommend this place for tasty meals, the sweetest treats, some good libations & a comfy casual atmosphere!

 Wanting to walk around Market Square District and window shoppe after eating, there were several fun little stores I wanted to go in, like https://www.merakiwelivelikethis.com/. Funky, eclectic, one of a kind pieces of clothing, jewelry and shoes….this store was right up my alley. I bought a pastel tied dye tank and lightweight 3/4 quarter length sweater for around $70. Not too bad for boutique quality. There were some fall jackets I really liked but those were a little too pricey for me. It’s always a hit or miss when it comes to local boutique clothing stores. I most likely look at the sale rack (which my sweater was on) and I lucked out this time. I did come across some clothing from a company I adore called https://spiritualgangster.com/. Tie dye, inspo clothing and all about peace, love and fashion. Either way, I still think it’s a fun place to check out. Another cute shop worth visiting that specializes in handmade bags is Vaalbara, https://vaalbara.com/ on the corner of Water Street and Market Square. An array of products for the home and body from candles to home decor to clothes to accessories, it’s def worth taking a walk around the store. 

Before heading to Newburyport, I looked up ‘attractions’ and there was a lot of mention about The Pink House https://www.supportthepinkhouse.com/, in abutting town, Newbury MA. It was literally a pale, pink, abandoned house in the middle of a salt marsh off the Plum Island Turnpike, next to an airport for private small planes.

The story behind this desolate home about a spiteful divorced couple from 1925, and its exterior portraying a sad & spooky, but serene look to it, intrigued me that much more and I knew I had to see it for myself. There have been a lot of back and forth as to what the town’s plans are to do with this house, but for now, as it sits in wallow despair and loneliness, its a local attraction for any newcomer to the area. Worth the drive by to witness its eeriness from the main road since there is so much talk about it. The property belongs to the federal gov’t, so trespassing is forbidden. Just take note of that if you want to quickly snap a shot. 

At this point, it was around 5ish and my husband and I wanted to end our lil day trip with a pretty beach sunset.  This was the first time going to the beach this summer due to Covid, so we wanted to make it a memorable one. We headed to Plum Island, https://www.newburyport.com/plum-island-beach/ parked in their adjacent lot, which was $15 per car…a little steep if you ask me considering it was end of the summer and not during peak hours. We paid anyway, well because, we wanted to have some relaxation after a busy, but fun day. Literally right across the street from the main parking lot of the beach is Plum Street Provisions, which we stopped in for some snacks and drinks. Always nice to have something at your fingertips especially since the beach’s snack bar was closed due to Covid.

We set up our blankets and chairs while we awaited the sunset for two hours. Plum Island is a very clean beach with sand bars during low tide that you can walk on and take in the gorgeous view. The water was a little cold at first but then was warm after a few minutes of being in it. There were porta potties right at the entrance which was not a long walk from the beach. A long wooden boardwalk that led to a picturesque gazebo overlooking the water sets the tone for that extra romantic pic.

My hubby and I enjoyed the sunset and the beautiful views all while laughing, joking and talking about our day’s adventure. 

This was the perfect ending to an amazing day and an awesome way to start our staycation. 

Thank you for checking this post out! I hope you found it helpful and enjoyable! 

Until the next trip with us on  Trippin’ It With the Vegas’!!