Isabel & Michael
Isabel & Michael
Things to Do
Thank you for traveling all the way to Topsfield, Massachusetts, to celebrate our wedding! We’re thrilled to have you join us and hope you can stay awhile to fully enjoy the weekend. Below are some of our favorite things to do while we’re in Massachusetts, and we hope they make your visit even more memorable.
Restaurants
La Maison Navarre - Pastry, Bistro, Wine Bar
Alcove
This is the restaurant where Michael asked Drew & Elena for their blessing!
OTTO
OTTO Pizza is our favorite pizza spot near us! Either dine-in at their Exeter location or order take-out pizza from Newburyport location (202 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA 01950)
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Beaches
Crane Beach
Enjoy a beach day at Crane Beach! Perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and walking (there's more than 5 miles of trails to enjoy).
P.S. Greta Gerwig's Little Women (2019) filmed the beach scenes here!
Ogunquit Beach
Ogunquit, Maine has got miles of sandy beach and an adorable little downtown with restaurants and shops-- perfect for a classic beach day. The ocean is SO cold but so refreshing!
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Nearby Towns to Explore!
Newburyport
Newburyport is a charming town with beautiful views of the sea, historical houses, and cobblestone streets. You must go see where Olivia works at Best of British (22 State St) and then get a cookie ice cream sandwich from Harbor Creamery (39 Pleasant St).
Kennebunkport Maine
Kennebunkport is a lovely coastal town in Southern Maine. It's known for its beaches and lively downtown with shops and galleries. (It is also the summer home of the Bush Family.) For a grand day out, we'd recommend starting with breakfast at Mike's All Day Breakfast Diner and then exploring downtown, making sure to stop by our favorite art gallery Maine Art Hill!
Rockport, MA
A beautiful little coastal town with beaches, cafes, and shops. We love to grab a coffee at Bean & Leaf Cafe, wander around and explore the shops, and then grab an ice cream!
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Outdoor Activities
Cider Hill Farm
Cider Hill Farm is one of our favorite local spots. Stroll through the orchards, pick your own fruit (June is perfect for strawberries!), and explore the farm shop, food truck, and bakery. Make sure to taste their famous apple cider donuts and hard cider as well!
Maudslay State Park
Our very favorite park in MA just across the river from Isabel's family's home. With stunning views of Merrimac River, it's for a picnic, a hike, or a stroll.
Newburyport Whale Watch
We definitely recommend whale watching with Newburyport Whale Watch! They depart from downtown Newburyport and travel out into the Gulf of Maine! We've seen humpback, fin, and minke whales as well as dolphins, seals, and even a sunfish! There's also cafe on the boat that serves great coffee, and egg and bacon bagels! (And word to the wise, bring a sweatshirt!)
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