What to see and do

Village Antiques, 201 Main St., 978-948-7847.

SALISBURY

Americana Antiques, 40 Congress St., 978-388-5023.

Another Look, 25 Bridge Road, 978-465-9199.

Cyr, Stephen Antiques 17 Bridge Road, 978-372-0700.

Bridge Road Antiques, 17 Bridge Road, 978-465-9103.

SEABROOK

Route 1 Antiques & Collectibles, 920 Lafayette Road, 603-474-7396.

WEST NEWBURY

Ringo’s Furniture, 230 Main St., 978-363-5215.

The Joy of Books, 111 Moulton St., 978-462-2999.

ART GALLERIES

NEWBURYPORT

Another Atmosphere Gallery & Custom Framing, Pleasant Street, 978-462-8029.

Arte’ Fine Art & Framing, 50 Water St., 978-462-9196.

Chameleon, 18 Liberty St., 978-463-7623.

Child at Heart Art Gallery, 48 Inn St., 978-462-5554.

Churchill Gallery, 6 Inn St., 978-462-9891.

Firehouse Center, Market Square, 978-462-7336.

Hog on Ice Gallery, 1 Water St., 978-465-5750.

Hyperbole Gallery of Fine Arts, 57 Pleasant St., 978-8340607

Lepore Fine Arts, 58 Merrimac St., 978-462-1663.

Lutz & Lutz Studios and Gallery, 12 Federal St., 978-462-5366.

Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St., 978-465-8769.

Newburyport Printmaker, 16 Inn St., 978-462-6021

Piel Craftsmen Co, 3 1/2 Center St., 978-462-7012. Handmade ship models.

Ridabock Glass Studio, 50 Water St., 978-465-7784.

Sargent Gallery of the Newburyport Art Association, 65 Water St., 978-465-8769. Home of the Newburyport Art Association and the Powow River Poets.

Walsingham Gallery, 47 Merrimac St., 978-499-4411.

GEORGETOWN

Bravos Art Gallery, 1 East Main St., 978-352-8102.

HAVERHILL

Angles & Art Galleries, 80 Wingate St., 978-372-2260.

Crescent Dragon Gallery & Cafe, 59 Washington St., 978-372-5441.

Frame Shop, 340 Library St., 978-372-1113.

Origamido Studio Alexander Blace and Co., Inc., 63 Wingate St., 978-372-1215.

ROWLEY

Art Soup, 300 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), 978-9482155

Linden Gallery & Frame Inc., Rowley Plaza (Route 1), 978-948-2105.

Post Road Framers, 225 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), 978-948-2710.

SALISBURY

Vertu Arts Ltd, 8 Beach Road, 978-462-3735. By appointment only.

In addition to the galleries listed, most area college galleries feature student works and traveling exhibitions; call for information.

FISHING

AMESBURY

Amesbury Skate & Sport Shop, Inc., 58 Macy St., 978-388-4544.

NEWBURY

Surfland Bait and Tackle, Plum Island Turnpike, Plum Island, 978-462-4202.

NEWBURYPORT

Atlantis Charter, Newburyport, 978-463-7765.

Captain’s Fishing Parties & Charter Service, Plum Island Point, 978-465-7733/978-462-3141.

Hilton & Strout Fishing & Boating Center Inc., 54 Merrimac St., 978-465-9885.

Newburyport Whale Watch, 54 Merrimac St., 978-499-0832.

ROWLEY

Rocco’s Bait & Tackle, 162 Newburyport Turnpike, 978-948-6152.

SALISBURY

Bridge Road Bait & Tackle, 134 Bridge Road, 978-465-3221.

Clipper Fleet, Route 1, 978-465-7495.

Crossroads Bait & Tackle, 1 Merrill St., 978-499-8999.

Elm St. Bait & Tackle, 110 Elm St., 978-465-8805.

Hudson’s Outboard Inc., 50 Bridge Road, 978-462-1650.

Hudson’s Tackle & Marine, 50 Bridge Road, 978-462-8192.

Tim’s Bait and Tackle, 134 Beach Road, 978-462-1574.

SEABROOK

Big Al’s Archery & Marine Outfitters, 146 Lafayette Road, 603-474-3575.

Eastman’s Fishing Fleet, 48B River St., 603-474-3461.

GOLF COURSES

AMESBURY

Amesbury Golf & Country Club, Munroe Street, 978-388-5153.

GEORGETOWN

The Georgetown Club, 258 Andover St., 978-352-4653 (For tee times).

GROVELAND

Groveland Fairways, golf practice facility, 156 Main St., 978-373-2872.

HAVERHILL

Bradford Country Club, 201 Chadwick Road, 978-372-8587.

Crystal Springs Golf Club, 940 North Broadway St., 978-372-8021(Club House); 978-374-9621(Pro Shop for tee times).

Murphy’s Garrison Par 3 Golf Center, 660 Hilldale Ave., 978-374-9380.

Renaissance Golf Club, 154 East Broadway, 987-556-0900.

NEWBURY

Ould Newbury Golf Club, Route 1, 978-465-9888. Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; private on Friday afternoons, weekends and holidays.

NEWBURYPORT

Evergreen Golf Course, 20 Boyd Drive,( Route 95, Exit 57), 978-463-8600.

ROWLEY

Rowley Country Club, 235 Dodge Road, 978-948-8190.

SALISBURY

Rangeway Golf, 167 Elm St.(Route 110), 978-462-8534. Driving Range).

HEALTH AND FITNESS

AMESBURY

Amesbury Center for Healing, 5 Market Square, 978-388-8800.

Curves For Women, Amesbury Plaza, (Rte 110), 58 Macy St., 978-388-6611.

Cutting Eric H. Chiropractic Center, 192 Main St., 978-388-7133.

Golden Touch Tanning & Massage, 19 Main St., 978-388-2126.

Hard Nock’s Gym, 11 High St., 978-388-6929.

McTeague’s Academy of Martial Arts, 61 Main St., 978-388-2332.

Saab’s East Coast Martial Arts, 58 Macy St., 978-388-8078.

Solidago School of Massage, 5 Market Square, 978-834-3111.

BYFIELD

Lexa’s Day Spa, 2 Fruit St., 978-499-4418.

HAMPTON, N.H.

A Beach Beauty, 295 Ocean Blvd., 603-926-9555.

Balancing Touch, 252 Drakeside Road, 603-929-6650.

Beachbodies, 64 Lafayette Road, 603-964-5828.

Conant Barbara, 4 Norton Road, 603-926-8256.

First Impressions Day Spa, 120 Lafayette Road, 603-964-7670.

Gennie Grady Facial Spa Inc, 83 Lafayette Road, 603-929-7546.

Hampton Massage Therapy Clinic, 760 Lafayette Road, 603-929-0016.

Kneading You Massage Therapy, 490 Lafayette Road, 603-926-6248.

Positive Steps Fitness Center, 18 Lafayette Road, 603-964-2348.

Vision Fitness, 33 Lafayette Road, 603 -964-7002.

Whispering Winds Therapeutic Massage, 603-964-1615.

NEWBURYPORT

Ania’s Massage & Bodywork Studio, The Tannery, 978-465-2570.

Bixa, 50 Water St., At the Tannery, 978-462-7800.

Body By Fisher Therapeutic Massage, 37A Pleasant St., 978-465-7400.

Curves for Women, 25 Storey Ave. 978-463-5967.

Cutting Room at Pleasant Spa, 92 Pleasant St., 978-462-3812.

Eunice D. James Personal Training & Fitness Counseling Studio, 31 Pleasant St., 978-463-9450.

Fitness Factory, 75 Merrimac St., 978-465-2546.

Holistic Healing Hands, 12 Pleasant St., 978-462-6775.

Interlocks Salon & Day Spa, 58 Merrimac St., 978-465-3010.

JW Salon, 78 Parker St., 978-499-9930.

Kullaway Penelope, 30 Green St., 978-465-9770

Marquis Carol Muscular & Lymphatic Therapist, 150 Merrimac St., 978-499-7179.

Massage Connection, 3 Boston Way, 978-465-8945.

Moon Spirit Massage & Polarity Therapy, 150 Merrimac St., 978-463-9322.

Massage Only, 32 Water St., 978-465-8398.

Murphy Susan-Massage Therapist, 30 Green St., 978-462-5195.

Newburyport Massage Therapy, 37A Pleasant St., 978-463-9767.

Raquet Club of Newburyport Ltd, 178 Low St., 978-462-3121.

Rosewood Cottage Spa, 3 Harris St. 978-462-3700.

Season of Change, 8 Prince Place, 978-465-6847.

Sports & Therapeutic Massage, 166 Water St., 978-462-7192.

Videyko Chiropractic Office, 128 State St., 978-465-1500.

Virtual Spa, 10 State St., 978-463-7911.

Wellness Center of Newburyport Inc., 50 Water St., 978-462-2971.

ROWLEY

Backstage Salon & Day Spa, 225 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), 978-948-7772

Curves For Women, 300 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), 978-948-2200.

Excel Gym & Fitness Center, 148 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), 978-948-2434.

Oriental Culture Institute, 18 Central St., 978-948-3325.

SALISBURY

Active Fitness, 6 Merrill St., 978-465-0033.

Bob Meserve’s Health and Self Defense, Inc., 191 Elm St., 978-465-3015.

Cox Darrel Massage & Therapeutic Bodywork, 191 Elm St., 978-465-4345

Gold’s Gym & Fitness, 191 Elm St., 978-462-5662.

Marshall’s Kenpo Karate Institute Inc., 66 Bridge Road, 978-465-5538.

SEABROOK

Curves For Women, 692 Lafayette Road (Route 1), 603-474-5650.

World Gym, 920 Lafayette Road, 603-474-8200.

BOOKS

NEWBURY

Buddy’s Books, 152 High Road, 978-462-6110.

NEWBURYPORT

Book Rack, 52 State St., 978-462-8615. Selection of hardcover, paperbacks, children’s books, books-on-tape and greeting cards.

Christian Science Reading Room, 50 Pleasant St., 978-465-0286.

Fowle’s News, 17 State St., 978-463-9824. Paperbacks and a large selection of newspapers and magazines.

Jabberwocky Bookshop, 50 Water St. (at the Tannery), 978-465-9359. Hardcover, paperback, children’s books; educational books; toys and games.

Middle Street Bookstore, 3 Middle St., 978-463-2000. Community paperback exchange. Once-read paperbacks, about half price.

Newburyport Rare Books, 32 Oakland St., 978-462-7398.

WEST NEWBURY

The Joy of Books, 111 Moulton St., 978-462-2999. Old and rare books.

BOWLING

Academy Lanes, 725 South Main St. (Route 125), Bradford, 978-372-3102. 48 candlepin lanes.

All Saints Bowling Center, 26 Broadway, Haverhill, 978-374-0083.

Georgetown Candlepin Bowling Lanes, 5 Park St., Georgetown, 978-352-9895. Candlepin. Call in advance.

Lafayette Bowling Lanes, 11 High St., Amesbury, 978-388-4338, candlepin.

Leo’s Super Bowl Inc., 84 Haverhill Road, Amesbury, 978-388-2010, Candlepin.

Pilgrim Lanes & Funtime Arcade, 600 Primrose St., Haverhill, 978-372-5802.

BUS LINES

Baystate Limousine, Haverhill, 978-372-9511.

C&J Trailways, Trailways Terminal, Junction of routes 113 & 95, Newburyport, 1-800-258-7111. Daily direct service to South Station.

The Coach Company, 1-800-874-3377. Charters available.

Dineen Coach, 1-800-396-4440. Serving Newburyport, Amesbury, Salisbury and surrounding areas.

Granada Limo Service, Newburyport, 978-462-5256.

Greyhound Bus Lines, routes 113 & 95, 978-465-4332 or toll free 1-800-231-2222 for fare and schedule information.

Salter Transportation, Inc., 196 Scotland Road, Newbury, 978-462-6433.

Vermont Transit Co., Route 113, Newburyport, 1-800-552-8737.

CAMPGROUNDS

SALISBURY

Black Bear Camp Grounds, 54 Main St., 978-462-3183; Web site: www.blackbearcamping.com. Open May 15 through Sept. 30. There are tenting and camping sites available. Large RVs welcome. The camping sites have water, electricity (20/30/50 amps), sewer and some cable hook-ups; 20 pull-thrus. Amenities include 2 pools, a large playground, rec room, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, laundry, and 3 bathhouses. Pets are allowed with restrictions.

Pines Camping Area, 28 Ccc Road (off Route 1A), 978-465-0013. Open May 15 through Columbus Day. 160 wooded sites; 30-foot maximum RV length; 130 sites with water. Amenities include restrooms, pay showers, dump station, security, store, and laundry. Firewood available. Pets allowed.

Rusnick Campground, 115 Lafayette Road (Route 1), 978-462-9551. Open May 15 through Columbus Day (October 13). There are 80 campsites and tent sites with water, electric and dumpstations. Amenities include restrooms with coin-operated showers, playground, rec hall, swimming pool, laundry, a small store, and all night security. Pets allowed on leash.

Salisbury State Reservation, Off Route 1A, on the river, just before the beach, 978-462-4481 or 978-462-4482. Campgrounds are open from Patriot’s Day to October 25. There are 483 sites with a 14-day maximum stay from Memorial Day to Labor Day. All sites have water; 324 with electricity (20 amps) and expanded pad. Amenities include restrooms and showers, dump station, fishing, campfires, swimming, boat ramp, playground and lifeguards (available daily as of June 14 through Labor Day). Parking capacity is 1500 for day use. Rates are as follows: $7 per car; $35 year-round pass for Massachusetts residents; $45 year-round pass for out-of-staters; Massachusetts residents 62 and older are eligible for a free pass. There is a “carry-in, carry-out policy”, and you are encouraged to recycle. Pets allowed on a leash on Riverside Beach and at campsites.

Beach Rose Campgrounds, Beach Road, (Rt 1A) 978-463-0226, Less than 1/2 mile to the beach.

Full hook up, sewer, 50 amps, cable TV, water. $45 per night. Cement pads. Gated and paved. Event park. Handicap accessible. Heated swimming pool. Recreation room, laundry facilities. Karaoke every Saturday night. No pets.

CANOES, KAYAKS

Big Al’s Auto Parts, Route 1, Seabrook, 603-474-9878.

Fernald’s Marine, Route 1A, Newbury, 978-465-0312. Allagash, Old Town, and Wilderness dealer.

Foote Bros. Canoe Rentals, 230 Topsfield Road, Ipswich, 978-356-9771.

New England Small Craft, 295 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), Rowley, 978-948-6118.

Plum Island Kayak, 38R Merrimac St., Newburyport, 978-462-5510.

Seacoast Kayak, 210 Ocean Blvd. (Route 1A), Seabrook, 603-474-1025.

BEACHES

Crane Beach, Ipswich.

Hampton Beach, Route 1A, Hampton, N.H.

Hampton Beach State Park, Off Route 1A, right after Hampton River Bridge, Hampton, N.H.

Jenness State Beach, Route 1A, Rye, N.H.

Lake Gardner, Amesbury.

Lake Attitash, Amesbury.

North Beach, Route 1A, North Hampton, N.H.

North Hampton State Beach, off Route 1A, North Hampton, N.H.

Odiorne Point State Park, off Route 1A, Portsmouth, N.H.

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Newbury.

Pentucket Pond, Georgetown.

Plum Island Beach, Newbury.

Salisbury Beach, Route 1A, Salisbury.

Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Reservation Road off Route 1A, Salisbury.

Sandy Point State Reservation (Plum Island), Plum Island Road, Ipswich.

Seabrook Beach, Route 1A, Seabrook.

Wallis Sands State Beach, Route 1A, Rye, N.H.

BIKE RENTALS and SALES

Amesbury Skate & Sport Shop Inc, 58 Macy St., Amesbury, 978-388-4544.

Aries Sports & Bikery, Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), Newbury, 978-465-8099.

Cycle-Re-Cycle, 263 Amesbury Line Road, Haverhill, 978-372-0313.

Easy Rider Bicycle Tours, Newburyport, 978-463-6955.

Bike Shop Aries Newburyport Turnpike, Newbury, 978-465-8099.

Recycled Sports of NH, 146 Lafayette Road, Seabrook (at Big Al’s Auto Parts), 603-474-5695.

Riverside Cycles, 50 Water St., Newburyport, 978-465-5566.

Sawyer H R Schwinn Bicyclery Inc., 1 Ginty Blvd., Haverhill, 978-372-4981.

BOATS AND CHARTERS

AMESBURY

Hatter’s Point Marina, 60 Merrimac St., 978-388-7333.

Larry’s Marina, 14 Merrimac St., 978-388-5111.

Lowell’s Boat Shop/Working Museum, 459 Main St., 978-388-0162. Call in advance.

Mackenzie’s Landing Marina, Pleasant Valley Road, 978-388-0902.

NEWBURY

Diamond Marine, 6 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), 978-463-0440.

Fernald’s Marine, Route 1A, 978-465-0312.

Pert Lowell Co Inc., Lane’s End, 978-462-7409.

Riverfront Marine Sports, Inc., 292 High Road, 978-465-6090.

Wilco Marine Restorations, 84 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), 978-465-1282.

NEWBURYPORT

American Marine & Boat Storage, Inc., 115 Water St., 978-462-2323.

American Yacht Club, 117R Water St., 978-465-9053.

Atlantic Marine, 300 Merrimac St., 978-465-6897.

Atlantis Charters, 18 Russell Terrace, 978-463-7765.

Baert Marine, 85 Merrimac St., 979-465-8911.

Boatwise, 18 Munroe St., 1-800-698-7373. Boating instruction.

Boatworks at Newburyport The, 300R Merrimac St., 978-465-1855.

Captain’s Fishing Parties & Charter Service, Plum Island Point, 978-465-7733 or 978-462-3141. Reservations suggested.

Dockside Marine, 356 Merrimac St., 978-462-8030.

Ferry Landing Marine, 346 Rear Merrimac St., 978-465-9110.

General Boat Co. Private Charters, 253 Low St., Suit 305, 978-463-3388.

Henschel Corp., 9 Malcolm Hoyt Drive, 978-462-2400.

Hilton & Strout Fishing & Boating Center Inc., 54 Merrimac St., 978-465-9885.

Hilton’s Fishing Dock, 54R Merrimac St., 978-462-8381.

Kalil Marine Supply, 54 Merrimac St., 978-462-7674. Open daily.

Merri-Mar Yacht Basin Inc., 364 Merrimac St., 978-465-3022. Open daily.

Mobile Marine Electrical Services, 58R Merrimack St., 978-462-0470.

North End Boat Club, 1 Manson Ave., (off Merrimac Street), 978-465-9752.

Overland Marine Park, 23 Low St., 978-462-5431.

Seacoast Marine, 58R Merrimac St., 978-463-2828.

US 1 Auto-Marine, 84 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), 978-463-0069.

Winward Yacht Yard, 58 Merrimac St., 978-462-6500.

Yankee Landing Marina, 7 Essex St., 978-463-0805.

Yankee Clipper Harbor Tours, At Newburyport Waterfront Park, One Merrimac Landing, #26, 978-462-9316. Harbor Tours: 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sunset Cruise: 6:30-8 p.m. Charters available.

Yankee Marine Yacht Sales, 23 Low St., 978-462-2781.

ROWLEY

Defiance Sail Charters, 51 Oyster Point Road, 978-948-5434.

Hardy’s Auto Body, 68 Bradford St., 978-948-3890. Fiberglass repair restoration.

New England Coastal Cruisers, 399 Main St. 978-948-5553

New England Small Craft, 289 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), 978-948-6118.

Perley’s Marina, 109 Warehouse Lane, 978-948-3811.

Seatech Marine Inc., 274 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1), 978-948-3444.

Winninghoff Boats, Inc., Warehouse Lane, 978-948-2314.

SALISBURY

Bridge Marina, Inc., under the Gillis Bridge, Bridge Road, Route 1, 978-462-2274.

Bridge Marine Supply, 180 Bridge Road, 978-465-1153.

Clipper Fleet, under the Gillis Bridge, Bridge Road (Route 1), 978-465-7495. Charter boats, all-day fishing and half-day fishing.

Coastal Marine Electric, 11 Lewis Ave., 978-465-5599.

Cove Marina Inc., 35 Friedenfels St., 978-462-4998.

Dawn Marina, Rings Island, 978-465-0307.

G & G Cycle Sales, Sea-Doo watercraft dealer, 142 Lafayette Road, 978-462-7900.

Great Bay Auto Body Marine, 162 Bridge Road, 978-462-5484.

Hudson’s E Z In Boat Ramp, 50 Bridge Road, 978-462-8192.

Hudson’s Outboard Inc., 50 Bridge Road, 978-462-1650 or 978-462-8192.

Hudson’s Tackle Marine, 50 Bridge Road, 978-462-8192.

Jocelyn Marine Services Inc., 159 Bridge Road, 978-462-9717.

Riverfront Marine Sports, Inc., 33 Old Elm St. 978-462-7755.

SEABROOK

Eastman’s Fishing Fleet, 48B River St., 603-474-3461.

West Marine, 308 Lafayette Road, 603-474-7997.

HORSEBACK RIDING

AMESBURY

Starlite Farm, 77 South Hampton Road, 978-388-9427.

BRADFORD

Sparrowhawk Farm, 480 Boxford Road, 978-373-2379.

GEORGETOWN

Spring Tide Farm, 244 Andover St., 978-352-5990.

GROVELAND

J & J Pony Rental, 104 King St., 978-373-1300.

HAVERHILL

Bradford Equestrian Center, 318 Boxford Road, 978-374-0008.

Cornerstone Farm, 32 Amesbury Line, 978-373-4610.

RS Sport Horse, 323 East Broadway, 978-521-5536.

NEWBURY

Evenstride Ltd., 26 Orchard St., 978-465-9119.

High Tail Acres Equestrian Center, 2 High Tail Lane, 978-465-4142.

Stage Hill Farm Inc Riding & Boarding, 42 Low St., 978-463-8668.

ROWLEY

Chrislar Farm & Equestrian Club, 944 Haverhill St. (Route 133), 978-948-7674.

Flying Colour Farm, 45 Mansion Drive, 978-948-8500.

WEST NEWBURY

Riverrun Farm, 540 Main St., 978-363-1819.

HOSPITALS

AMESBURY

Amesbury Health Center/Radiology Service, 24 Morrill Place, 978-834-8377.

Renex Dialysis Clinic, 24 Morrill Place, 978-388-7100.

NEWBURYPORT

Anna Jaques Hospital, 25 Highland Ave., 978-463-1000.

Healthsouth of Newburyport, 260 Merrimac St.,978-777-3880

Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at Anna Jaques Hospital, 22 Highland Ave., 978-463-1344.

Wound Healing Center at Anna Jaques, 25 Highland Ave., 978-463-1303.

HAVERHILL

Merrimack Valley Hospital, 140 Lincoln Ave., 978-374-2000.

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, 76 Summer St., 978-372-8000.

ICE CREAM

AMESBURY

Hodgie’s Ice Cream, Haverhill Road, 978-388-1211.

NEWBURYPORT

Gram’s Ice Cream & Desserts, 40 State St., 978-465-8515.

Haley’s Seafood & Homemade Ice Cream, 168 Route 1 Traffic Circle, 978-462-6000.

SALISBURY

Dairy Queen of Salisbury, 96 Elm St., 978-465-2456.

Hodgie’s Ice Cream Too of Salisbury, 136 Rabbit Road, 978-463-0214.

WEST BOXFORD

Benson’s Ice Cream, Washington St., 978-352-2911.

WEST NEWBURY

The Inside Scoop, 33 Main St., 978-363-2726.

INFORMATION

AMESBURY

Alliance for Amesbury 978-388-8029

HAVERHILL

Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, 87 Winter St., 978-373-5663.

NEWBURYPORT

Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, 38R Merrimac St., 978-462-6680.

SALISBURY

Salisbury Chamber of Commerce, 119 Atlantic Ave., 978-465-3581.

SEABROOK

I-95 Information Booth, run by Essex County Tourist Council, Interstate 95, covers beach region, no phone.

MOVIE THEATERS

AMESBURY

Stage Two Cinema Pub, 109 Main St., 978-388-6555.

HAVERHILL

Chunky’s Cinema Pub, 371 Lowell Ave., 978-374-2200.

NEWBURYPORT

Newburyport Screening Room, 82 State St., 978-462-3456.

Maudslay Arts Center, 95 Curzon Mill Road, 978-499-0050.

SALISBURY

Cinemagic Theaters, Crossroads Plaza (I-95, exit 58), 978-499-9494.

Northeast Cinemas, 201 Elm St. at junction of routes 110 and 95, 978-465-7641.

MUSEUMS

AMESBURY

Bartlett Museum, 270 Main St., 978-385-4528 See displays of and early school room, natural history and period memorabilia, as well as rotating exhibits. Open Friday 1-4p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,1-4 p.m. Sunday, Memorial Day to Labor Day, or by appointment. Admission charge.

Lowell’s Boat Shop Inc. (1793), 459 Main St., 978-388-0162, www.lowellsboatshop.org. One of the oldest working boat-building concerns in the country. It is owned and operated by the Newburyport Maritime Society. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Museum hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 31; administration offices open year-round 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Macy-Colby House, 257 Main St., 978-388-7979. Call for hours.

Mary Baker Eddy Historical House, 277 Main St. On two occasions between the years 1868 and 1870, this home was a refuge for Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Christian Science Church. It is open May 10-Oct. 31, on the second and fourth weekends of each month. Admission $3. For further information or to schedule a tour, call 617-278-9000, ext. 400.

John Greenleaf Whittier Home Association, 86 Friend St., 978-388-1337. This was the residence of the poet and abolitionist, John Greenleaf Whittier, from 1836-1892. Original collections and furnishings displayed in the family home, including the desk at which he composed his most famous work, “Snowbound.” Open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, with last tour beginning at 3:30 p.m. Admission charge.

The Rocky Hill Meeting House (1785), 4 Portsmouth Road, 978-462-2634, www.spnea.org. A rural New England meeting house with limited ornamental detail offering examples of vernacular architecture. (SPNEA owned).* Open year-round by appointment; admission $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 students/children.

GEORGETOWN

Capt. Samuel Brockelbank Museum (circa 1660), 108 East Main St. (Route 133), 978-352-2208. Call for schedule.

NEWBURY

Dole-Little House, (SPNEA owned)*, 289 High Road (Route 1A), 978-462-2634, www.spnea.org. Circa 1700 it was the first period timber-frame home to be restored in 1955. Open year-round by appointment only; admission $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 students/children.

Little Farm Museum (circa 1680), (SPNEA owned)*, 5 Little’s Lane, 978-462-2634, www.spnea.org. A stone and brick manor house on a 230-acre farm, highlighting the area’s rich farming heritage. It features historic furnishings and excavated artifacts. It has a Visitor Center exhibition space and museum gift shop on site, and a walking trail open sunrise to sunset. Admission $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2.50 students/children.

Swett-Ilsley House (1670), (SPNEA owned)*, 4 High Road, 978-462-2634, www.spnea.org. This saltbox dwelling illustrates the development of New England’s timber-frame architecture and building practices over two centuries, including one of the largest kitchen hearths in New England. Open year-round by appointment only. Admission $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 students/children.

Tristram Coffin House Museum (1654), (SPNEA owned)*, 14 High Road, 978-462-2634, www.spnea.org. This house chronicles the evolution of domestic life in rural New England from the 17th through the 19th century. Open by appointment. Admission $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2.50 students/children.

NEWBURYPORT

Courthouse (1805), High Street, facing Green Street. The courthouse was designed by the renowned colonial architect Charles Bullfinch and constructed in 1805. Superior Court sessions are held there. It is the oldest working courthouse in the country.

Cushing House Museum (1808), 98 High St., 978-462-2681. A National Historic Landmark. This 21-room brick mansion is the home of the Historical Society of Old Newbury. It includes exhibits of antique dolls, glassware, silver, furnishings and portraits that were representative of Newburyport’s past. Tours, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, beginning in June, noon-4 p.m. Last tour begins one hour before closing. Admission charge.

Newburyport Maritime Society, 25 Water St., 978-462-8681. The museum is maintained by the Newburyport Maritime Society and is housed in the restored 1835 granite Custom House designed by noted Washington Monument architect Robert Mills. The exhibits commemorate the maritime history of the lower Merrimack Valley. Museum hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, through Dec. 31. Admission charge.

Newburyport Public Library, 94 State St., 978-465-4428. This was originally the home of Nathaniel Tracy. This brick mansion was visited by George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette. In 1865 it became a public library and can be visited during library hours.

ROWLEY

Platts-Bradstreet House, (circa 1677), 233 Main St. (Route 1A), 978-948-7483. Owned by Rowley Historical Society. Built before 1677 by Samuel Platts Sr. on land granted, in 1639, to William Bellingham. In 1770 it passed into the hands of the Bradstreet family. Tours by appointment only.

SALISBURY

Pike School (1882), Corner of Route 1 and Route 110, 978-465-5546.

Salisbury Historical Society Museum, Elm Street. Built in the early 1800s, the building was known as the East Parish House for centuries, and up until December 2001 it was home to the ministers of the East Parish Church. The society plans to renovate the house, erect an old, recently disassembled, Salisbury barn, and move an original railroad station to the property.

Salisbury Town Hall (1893), Salisbury Square.

WEST NEWBURY

West Newbury Historical Society, corner of Main and Bachelor Streets, 978-363-1105. The house was built by William Hills in 1780. Call for hours.

*Information on the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities (SPNEA) houses may be obtained by calling the main office on Cambridge Street, Boston, at (617) 227-3956.

NATURE CENTERS

Joppa Flats Education Center, Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport. The center will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. The center is closed on Mondays and the first week of July. Summer activities include bird watching, kayaking, out-of-state trips, and special programs for families, schools and seniors.

Odiorne Point State Park and Seacoast Science Center, Route 1A, Rye, N.H. The Seacoast Science Center has exhibits relating to the natural and cultural history of Odiorne and the seacoast area. Interpretive programs by the Seacoast Center naturalist are of special interest to naturalists, botanists and students of marine life. Picnic facilities are available as well as special exhibits, “touch tanks” and aquariums for children. Park telephone: 603-436-7406. Science Center telephone: 603-436-8043.

Seacoast Science Center, Route 1A, Rye, N.H., 603-436-8043; www.seacentr.org. The center is situated on 330 acres, where one can explore seven distinct coastal habitats. Many trails and a wooded seaside picnic areas are handicapped accessible. The center, located on the grounds of Odiorne Point State Park, offers year-round programs including naturalist guided or unguided explorer programs for schools, visitor programs on the natural and social history of Odiorne Point and the Gulf of Maine, as well as a variety of indoor exhibits highlighting some of the fascinating features of coastal New Hampshire. Call for schedule and rates.

Parks

AMESBURY

Alliance Park, at the junction of the Powow and Merrimack rivers. A marker notes the building of the Frigate Alliance, one of America’s first commissioned war vessels. It participated in many spectacular battles and at one time served as flagship for John Paul Jones.

Amesbury Town Park, located between Friend Street and Highland Park. Features baseball diamonds, swings, playground structures and a new skateboard park.

Millyard Park, the center of the historic textile mill complex in downtown Amesbury. Self-guided walking tour, waterfall. Occasional concerts and other entertainment.

“Po Hill,” Powow Hill overlooks the town of Amesbury and is commonly called “Po Hill” by Amesbury residents. With an elevation of 332 feet, it is the highest point in Essex County. The hill’s name originates in the belief that it was the location for Indian ceremonial meetings or “powwows.”

Woodsom Farm, Lion’s Mouth Road. It features a large expanse of open space and is a popular area for sledding in the winter and soccer in the summer. Other activities include kite flying, model rocket launching and astronomical observing.

Georgetown-Rowley State Forest, Route 133, Georgetown. Features include hiking, marked trails, horseback riding, hunting, bicycling, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. This is a part of Bradley Palmer State Park.

GROVELAND

River Pines Park, Route 113, on the Merrimack River.

NEWBURY

Lower Green, off High Road (Route 1A), near the Parker River.

Upper Green, off High Road (Route 1A), across from the Town Hall, at the Duck Pond.

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and Sandy Point Reservation, off Plum Island Turnpike, 978-465-5753. Seven-mile drive through one of the few natural barrier beach-dune-salt marsh complexes left on the Northeast coast. Wildlife observation, nature trails, hunting and surf fishing. Refuge beach is closed in April of each year to protect the nesting plovers. Call for information on reopening date. Admission charge.

Old Town Hill Reservation, off Newman Road. Offers panoramic view of salt marshes and coast. Picnicking, hiking, birdwatching, canoeing and kayaking are available. Open year round sunrise to sunset. No charge.

NEWBURYPORT

Atkinson Common, High Street at Moseley Avenue. The park was a gift to the city in 1873, in memory of Matthias Atkinson. A beautiful spot to relax and view the “Volunteer” statue by Kitson.

Atwood Street Park, Atwood Street and School Streets. Basketball, tennis courts, and open space.

Bartlett Mall, High Street between State and Green Streets. Site of the old County Court House, now the Superior Court House, designed by Charles Bullfinch in 1805. It sits in front of the glacier-formed frog pond which features a fountain in its center.

Brown Square, Pleasant Street. Contains a statue of abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison.

Cashman Park, between Boardman and Water streets.

Cushing Park, Buck and Congress Streets. Features a new playground and a basketball court.

Hale Park, Water Street. Privately owned, open to the public from dawn to dusk. Lovely landscaping and spectacular river views.

Joppa Park, opposite Hale Park on Water Street. Views of the harbor along the seawall.

Market Landing Park, Located downtown behind the Firehouse Center. It leads to the newly restored Boardwalk, site of waterfront summer concerts and activities.

Maudslay State Park, Curzon’s Mill Road, 978-465-7223. Features a 480-acre park, formerly the Moseley Estate, with 19th century gardens and plantings, rolling meadows, towering pine forests, and one of the largest naturally occurring stands of mountain laurel in eastern Massachusetts. Open year-round, daily, 8 a.m.-sunset. $2 parking fee. Seasonal outdoor theater/music performances, 978-465-7225.

Moseley Pines, crossroads of Moseley Avenue, Spofford and Merrimac streets. Was a generous gift of Charles W. Moseley. It overlooks the Merrimack River and provides fireplaces for cookouts, tennis courts, walking trails, a roofed pavilion, and playground.

Newburyport Skatepark, R.A.N. Middle School, Low Street. Designed to accomodate many levels of ability from beginner to expert.

Waterfront Park and Promenade Riverfront, located off Merrimac Street. Its 2,000 feet of river frontage is available for recreational activities. Both the park and boardwalk provide a peaceful and relaxing place for strolling or boatwatching. During the week-long Yankee Homecoming event (July 26-August 3) many events take place along the waterfront, including nightly outdoor concerts. Docking facilities are open to the public.

Woodman Park, located off Crow Lane in the West End. Baseball field, basketball court and a playground.

ROWLEY

Rowley Common, Route 1A, Main Street.

SALISBURY

Salisbury Beach State Reservation, located on Reservation Road off Route 1A, 978-462-4481. It is a 521-acre park offering 487 campsites, camping, boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, hunting/restrictions and interpretive program. Open year-round.

Salisbury Park, Salisbury Square, behind the municipal building and fire station.

WEST NEWBURY

Action Cove, Bachelor Street.

Mill Pond Recreation Area, off Route 113, near Page School.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, (MBTA), Commuter Rail Service. Customer Service/Travel Information, 617-222-3200 or Toll Free: 1-800-392-6100. Web site: HTTP://WWW.MBTA.COM. Local service is available in Newburyport at Boston Way and Parker Street, off Graf Road and in Rowley on Railroad Avenue, off Route 1A. See MBTA schedule for times and routes. Bus transportation from the stations in Newburyport and Rowley is available by MVRTA bus. See MVRTA schedule for times and routes.

Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority, (MVRTA), Haverhill, 978-469-6878. Also visit the Web site for schedules and routes: www.mvrta.com. Pickup and drop-offs from the Newburyport commuter rail shuttle are available to/from the Custom House, Port Plaza, Plum Island and also the industrial park at specified times — see schedule for times and routes. Service is also available to/from Amesbury, Haverhill and Merrimac. See schedule for times and routes. The MVRTA operates on a “flag policy.” Persons wishing to board the bus must wave to the bus operator as a vehicle approaches and be on the same side of the street as the bus. Bicycles are allowed on the vehicles if space is available and must be secured. All buses are wheelchair accessible and are equipped with kneelers. Full fare: $1; senior citizen: 50 cents; Transportation Disabled (I.D. required): 50 cents; students, ages 13-17 on school days only from 7-8:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m.: 50 cents; children, ages 6-12: 50 cents; children, 5 and under, with an adult: free; transfers: free.

ROLLERBLADING

Amesbury Skate and Sports Shop, 58 Macy St., Amesbury, 978-388-4544.

Olympia Sports, Seacoast Shopping Center, Seabrook, 603-474-9070.

SCUBA

MacDougal Sales & Service, 29 Old Elm St., Amesbury, 978-388-1234.

SEAFOOD

NEWBURY

Bob Lobster, 49 Plum Island Turnpike, 978-465-7100.

SALISBURY

David’s Fish Market, 54 Bridge Road, 978-462-2504.

Lena’s Seafood Inc, 131 Rabbit Road, 978-465-8572.

Seafood East, 11 Bartlett St., 978-465-3575.

SEABROOK

Yankee Fisherman’s Cooperative, Ocean Blvd., 603-474-9850.

THEATERS-FINE ARTS

AMESBURY

Amesbury Playhouse, 194 Main St., (Post Office Square), 978-388-9444.

BEVERLY

North Shore Music Theatre, 62 Dunham Road, 978-232-7200.

HAVERHILL

Pentucket Players, Inc., 14 Stevens St., 978-521-9259.

Wingate Street Micro Theatre, 45 Wingate St., 978-521-7664.

NEWBURYPORT

Firehouse Center, 1 Market Square, 978-462-7336.

Independent Submarine Productions, 978-463-0003.

Theatre in the Open, 76 Curzon Mill Road, 978-462-5072, and 1 Spring Lane, 978-465-2572.

WHALE WATCHES

NEWBURYPORT

Newburyport Whale Watch on the Boardwalk, 54 Merrimac St., 978-499-0832; 1-800-848-111; www.newburyportwhalewatch.com. Call for schedules and rates.

Yankee Whale Watch, 1-800-942-5464.

SEABROOK

Eastman’s Fishing Fleet, 48B River St., 603-474-3461.

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