Newburyport Harbor
Charming, historic & quintessential
New England coastal city
(birthplace of the U.S. Coast Guard)
2-Hour excursion on Friday afternoon.
Friday afternoon Trip to Newburyport
BUS TRIP IS FULL!
If you are interested in the optional Newburyport excursion,
please sign up on the waiting list. A third bus has been added!
The Congress Registrar will contact you with a payment link.
The total cost for the Newburyport roundtrip bus fare is: $35/per person
(Bus Fare includes Bus Driver Gratuity)
Lunch will be served at the hotel on Friday at noon for all Congress registrants. The bus departs from the hotel lobby for Newburyport at 1:15 PM. The bus will return from Newburyport at 4:45 PM (this is the time you arrive back at the Sheraton/Wakefield). This will give you time to rest and get ready for dinner at 5:30 PM.
The bus ride is 27 miles—about 35 minutes each way, depending on traffic.
Transportation will be in a luxury coach bus with Air Conditioning. Each bus holds 55 people. Two buses have been reserved. (Trip is limited to 110 people).
Dress casual and wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring your cell phone. Please note that the payment of $35 is for bus transportation to and from Newburyport only. Upon arrival in the heart of the city, you will be on your own for about 2 hours, free to enjoy all that downtown Newburyport has to offer.
Bus tickets are non-refundable but are transferable. It is your responsibility to find someone else to take your place.
Below are a few places of interest in the downtown Newburyport harborside area.
About Newburyport
A quintessential New England town, this charming and historic Colonial-era city is situated alongside the Merrimack River and is the birthplace of the U.S. Coast Guard. Newburyport’s beautiful waterfront and quaint shops, dining locations, art galleries, Maritime Museum and cultural experiences are all easily accessible on foot from the bus drop-off point.
Shopping
Whether you’re looking for that one-of-a-kind gift, or a special treat for yourself, Newburyport provides a pleasant shopping experience with clothing stores and gift shops that offer many unique and handcrafted items, sure to please.
In addition to its scenic views, the boardwalk in Newburyport has a variety of memorials, markers and art for every visitor to enjoy. Art, memorials, history and scenic views and a few surprise attractions await you at the boardwalk along Newburyport.
Originally constructed in 1977, the boardwalk had a makeover in 2002. It is now universally accessible. One of the great things about the boardwalk is there are lots of places for people to sit.
Waterfront Boardwalk/Park
Historic Tannery Marketplace
The Tannery Historic Marketplace, recognized by Boston Magazine as the best shopping on the North Shore, is a hub of indoor and outdoor activity featuring many independently owned shops filled with one-of-a-kind treasures and culinary delights.
