Boston Logan International Airport 51 min
Custom House Maritime Museum (10 min) Ship models, artifacts & documents trace the area's history as a seaport in this 1835 building. Isles of Shoals (30 min) Beach and surfing Maudslay State Park (14 min) Old estate for horticulture-buffs with floral diversity, spectacular trees & mountain laurel stand. Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (14 min) Rye Harbor State Park (33 min) This scenic oceanfront park with open grassy areas offers activities such as fishing & picnicking. Salisbury Beach State Reservation (7 min) This 521-acre park includes 3.8 miles of Atlantic Ocean beach, boardwalk over dunes & campgrounds. Mass Audubon Joppa Flats Education Center (14 min) Birdwatching and nature Museum of Old Newbury (10 min) Landmark Federal-style home built in the early 1800s, with period furnishings & history exhibits. Crane Beach (37 min) Ample, sandy beach with a dune conservation area, 5+ miles of hiking trails & a wildlife refuge. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (23 min) Migratory bird refuge with observation towers & fishing & hunting opportunities, plus public tours. Castle Hill on the Crane Estate (39 min) Lavish, English-style mansion with manicured gardens & a broad lawn sloping down to the seashore. Plum Island Beach (21 min) Newbury Beach (17 min) Relaxed beach at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge offering a wide expanse of soft sand. Crane Beach (38 min) Oceanfront park & conservation site, featuring dunes, a pine forest & recreational beach area. Hampton Beach State Park (13 min) Atlantic Ocean swim area with day-rate & metered parking, bathhouses, an RV park & event facilities. |