Salisbury Beach State Reservation is a state-owned, public recreation area on the Atlantic Ocean in the town of Salisbury, Massachusetts, managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Newburyport is a coastal city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, 35 miles northeast of Boston. A historic seaport with a vibrant tourism industry, Newburyport includes part of Plum Island.

There are many coffee, donut, ice cream, and gift shops in Newburyport, along with a boardwalk.

Climb aboard the spacious, 106' Captains Lady III to begin your whale watching voyage! Our main vessel can comfortably carry up to 149 passengers to the whale feeding grounds. Our journey departs from downtown Newburyport, where we travel out the Merrimack River into the Gulf of Maine. This is where we can find a variety of marine life including, but not limited to, Humpback, Finback, and Minke Whales as well as Porpoise, Seals, Sharks and an array of Sea Birds. The open ocean holds many species of diverse wildlife, making every trip a unique and exciting experience.Our season runs from May through October and can take us to either the feeding grounds of Jeffreys Ledge or Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, both of which are locations within the 36,000 square miles of the Gulf of Maine.

During your trip, one of our expert naturalists will share with you their passion and knowledge of the marine environment and sighting we encounter. Viewing whales in their natural habitat is an incredible and memorable experience, and we encourage you to join us this season!

Reservations are available and highly recommended!

Directly Book Online or please call 1-800-848-1111 or 1-978-499-0832 (outside New England) to make your reservation today!

Joe's Playland is a family run entertainment center for kids of all ages! We are proud to have called Salisbury Beach our home for more than 100 years. Enjoy our classic and state of the art games, Skee-ball, tickets, prizes, ice cream, cotton candy and more. We are also home to Lee's Seafood at Joe's Playland.

It extends from Seabrook NH all the way to Newburyport for about 3+ miles. People walk, run and ride bikes. You can park at Seabrook, the Salisbury Elementary School, Lions Park or at the end of Bridge Road.

Plum Island Beach is a beautiful New England barrier island offering locals and visitors an opportunity to explore, play and relax. A family-friendly Newburyport attraction, Plum Island Beach offers many fun and interesting things to do.

RIP TIDES ARE EXTREMELY STRONG AND DANGEROUS! Please be careful while swimming.

Named #1 Apple Picking Spot in the US and #4 Most Beautiful Farms in the World, Cider Hill Farm is a scenic 145-acre, family farm is known for a wide selection of pick-your-own fruit, cut-your-own flowers, award-winning estate grown hard cider, farmhouse gifts and apple cider donuts. The farm store, bakery, play areas and barnyard open 7 days 8 am - 6 pm from late April - mid December. Our full events calendar features festivals, pop-ups, free live music, outdoor cider bar and tastings. There is something for everyone.

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Cider Hill Farm is a place to come create and share memories. Walking through the orchards, or picking peaches, and then eating a hot cider donut is a wonderful time to just “be” with friends and family. We value each guest and hope to make them feel that Cider Hill is their farm, too.

Maudslay State Park features 19th century gardens, rolling meadows, and one of the largest naturally-occurring stands of mountain laurel in Mass. It is a wonderful place to walk (dog friendly on a leash), bike ride, snowshoe, run, or enjoy the equestrian trails with you favorite horse. You may want to think about a family picnic! Educational programs are offered in the summer.