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Hidden Jewels & Secret Places – Part 3
Discover great outdoor activities and hidden jewels in the most unlikely places around Greater Newburyport.
Recommended by Jayne Underwood-Skaff, realestatenewburyport.com
Eat Cake is a hidden gem of creative, delicious cupcakes. Hillary Larson, owner and baker was on Cupcake Wars on the Food Network. Her custom cakes are works of art. All the cakes are fresh, never frozen. Buy online or in the store.
Eat Cake, 9 Prince Place, Newburyport, MA 01950 – (978) 465-6057
This hidden jewel is held once each month at the Amesbury Sports Park. Featuring the creations of Chef Kevin Jaques and hosted by Kevin along with co-owner Mary Kay Fowler, the fabulous food and creative wine pairings ensure a sell out each month. With only 46 diners, the unlikely setting provides a unusual back drop to an array of cuisines with last month’s dinner featuring European peasant cooking.
Amesbury Sports Park, 12 South Hunt Rd. Amesbury, MA – (978) 388 -5788
Recommended by Jayne Underwood-Skaff, realestatenewburyport.com
This town owned playground is located on a quiet country road and offers fun for all.
Action Cove Playground,15 Bachelor Street, West Newbury
Hidden Jewels & Secret Places – Part 2
New to the Greater Newburyport area or just looking for great places to walk, eat, buy food or be entertained? The area experts, the real estate agents of RE/MAX on the River share their favorites in our blog series, Hidden Jewels and Secret Places.
Newburyport – Mission Oak Grill
Recommended by Ann Marie Salmon, SalmonTeam.com
A fabulous restaurant with warm and friendly bartenders ..like Celine and Anthony. A delicious, variety of appetizers are 1/2 price from 5-7, Mon. thru Fri. as well as some great wines. Mission Oak Grill, 26 Green Street, Newburyport – 978.463.9009
Amesbury – Phat Cats Bistro
Recommended by Ann Olmstead, Ann Olmstead.com
The most delightful bistro style restaurant in the area. The bar is relaxed and Christine (one of the owners) mixes amazing drinks with great panache. The food is absolutely delicious, with all the vegetables and fruits being fresh from Heron Pond Farm up the road. Christine also makes the desserts, and her husband, Paul is the Chef. They support the community immeasurably. They have allowed my daughter Emily to hold several fundraisers for the PanMass Challenge there, and they have been successful and happy evenings. By the way – “Take out” is amazing. This summer, food for 27 for an impromtu family reunion was provided almost instantly and delivered up the street to my daughter’s! Thank you to Christine and Paul for having come to Amesbury and for giving us all so much here and to the surrounding towns!”
Phat Cats Bistro, 65A Market St., Amesbury, MA – 978 388 2777
So. Hampton, NH – Heron Pond Farm
Recommended by Ann Olmstead, Ann Olmstead.com
“The first that I learned about Heron Pond Farm was when a close family member and her best friend announced that they were “doing a CSA” two years ago at Heron Pond Farm. “What on earth is that?” I responded!! Well thank goodness we all know that term now. I am paid in kind for babysitting my grandchild. Gorgeous fresh fruits and vegetables have come my way.
Heron Pond uses various sustainable methods and in addition to being able to pick up one’s share at the stand, they drop off shares in both Dover and Portsmouth. The second winter share was: 1 lb. carrots, 2 lbs. potatoes, 6 apples,1 kohlrabi, 2 stalks Brussels Sprouts, 2 winter squash, 3 onions,1 garlic and 1 bunch Swiss chard. How sweet is this?! I thoroughly recommend a ride up the country road to the Farm!”
Heron Pond Farm, 299 Main Ave., South Hampton, NH
Hidden Jewels & Secret Places – Part 1
New to the Greater Newburyport area or just looking for great places to walk, eat, buy food or be entertained? The area experts, the real estate agents of RE/MAX on the River share their favorites in our blog series, Hidden Jewels and Secret Places.
Newburyport – State Street Mobil
Recommended by Robert Bentley, NewburyportVIP.com
Not just a gas station, it is a full service repair shop located right here in Newburyport. Their prices are far better than dealerships or other service centers. They have loaner cars, pick up and drop off service and a very high level of customer service. Owner operator Andrew J. de Bernardo, manages day to day.
State Street Mobil, 107 State St., Newburyport – 978.465.9833
Newburyport – Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant
Recommended by Krissy Ventura, NewburyportMoves.com
They have the best homemade Italian food in the city….Great menu. Lots of choices!
Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant, 257 Low Street, Newburyport – 978.465.2225
West Newbury – Mill Pond Recreation Area
Recommended by Deb Hamilton, DeborahHamilton.com
A favorite hidden gem, well known to local dog lovers and the best local site for walkers, families, riders and fishermen. The well marked trails leave the parking lot in the lower field pass butterfly fields, a wide hayfield and wind through hardwood and piney woods, and along the edge of the pond. Unleashed dogs are welcome beyond the gates at the parking areas. There’s even a dog and horse wading beach separate from the dock and “people” beach. The Mill Pond Building was originally a summer camp dining hall. The west-facing benches on covered porch offer witness to some spectacular sunsets across the serene Mill Pond. Across the street is the Riverbend Conservation Area, winding all the way from Page School to the Merrimack.
Both areas are well marked, and maps can be obtained through Essex County Trail Assn and West Newbury Open Space. Developed and maintained by volunteers from both organizations, the trails at Mill Pond and Riverbend offer hours of pleasure and exercise to man and beast.
Haunted Hayrides, Mazes and Castles
The leaves are turning and the pumpkins are ripe; both are preludes to the Halloween season in the Newburyport area. Soon the streets will be filled with ghouls, goblins, and witches. Homes will be decorated with Jack O’Lanterns and spider webs. To celebrate the spirit of the season, check out the local spooky offerings:
Kimball Farm, Haverhill
Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights in October, 7 to 10 PM
Our Haunted Halloween Maze is among the scariest in the area and this year will grow to cover 4 acres of spooky fun. Dress warmly for the Haunted Hayride , it is the beginning of your scary adventure. Once at the Halloween maze, you will be haunted by ghosts and ghouls of all kinds!
Long Hill Farm, West Newbury
Haunted Halloween hay rides run on Friday and Saturday nights, 7 to 9 PM throughout October starting the weekend after Columbus day. If you’re up for some fun and a chance to be brave, come to our hay ride and don’t be afraid.
Marini Farm, Ipswich
Trick or Treat Hayrides, Saturday & Sunday, October 29th and 30th
Take a Hayride through our fields of wonder. On every stop you will come across scenes of characters waiting to hand out Tricks and Treats.
Winnekenni Castle, Haverhill
Haunted Castle, Friday, Saturday & Sunday nites after Dark Oct 7th thru Oct 30th!
For a calendar of spooky events, click here for Things To Do.
It’s Apple Harvest Time Around Newburyport, MA!
Whether you call the Newburyport area home, are just visiting or are looking to relocate here, be sure to try our local, crisp, juicy apples. These seasonal favorites can be found at orchards, farms and farmers’ markets along with an abundance of fresh cider, produce, local seafood, grass-fed meats, free range poultry, cheeses and natural and organic baked goods. There’s something local and healthy for every palate. To find your cravings, try these local spots recommended by the RE/MAX On the River team of real estate professionals:
Cider Hill Farm, Amesbury
Pick your own apples. The farms has a New England style farm store featuring homemade cider donuts, farm grown produce, honey, maple syrup, bakery and crafts.
Heron Pond Farm, South Hampton, NH (Just over the Amesbury line)
Farm stand featuring farm grown produce, local baked goods, honey, and locally raised meats and poultry.
Long Hill Orchard, West Newbury
Farm stand stocked with farm raised produce, local honey, maple syrup, jams, jellies, apple cider, Stone Wall products, Plum Island coffee, fudge, cheese, farm raised eggs and organic items. The bakery produces apple cider donuts, fruit pies, turnovers, cookies, crisp, breads and muffins.
Newburyport Farmers’ Market
Every Sunday 9am to 1pm, Tannery Marketplace, Rain or Shine
The Market offers an amazing array of locally produced fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs, dairy, seafood, baked goods and more. Don’t miss the musical entertainment! Visit the local crafters and get an early start on your holiday shopping.
Tendercrop Farm, Newbury
The Farm Store features vegetables and fruits, meats, poultry, eggs and baked goods. Visit the buffalo and llamas. Find handcrafted gifts from the assortment of local crafts in the Gift Shop.
Hot Air Balloon Ride Events
Over the past two weeks, the RE/MAX Hot Air balloon made two appearances in the Greater Newburyport area. The events offered the general public an opportunity to take tethered hot air balloon rides aboard the RE/MAX balloon. On Aug. 6th, the balloon made its 14th annual appearance at Yankee Homecoming’s Family Day at Maudsley. Riders enjoyed tethered balloon rides high above Maudsley State Park. On Aug. 12th, Merrimac Old Home Days was the backdrop for the Friday evening high flying event. The appearances and rides were made possible by RE/MAX On the River and the volunteer efforts of our enthusiastic real estate agents.
For the latest in upcoming events through out the Greater Newburyport area, visit our Things To Do events calendar.
The Brew in Concert on the Waterfront, Newburyport, MA
As part of the Yankee Homecoming festivities, RE/MAX On the River sponsored The Brew in concert at the waterfront in Newburyport. This event was part of the Waterfront Concert series. In attendance was a contingent of our outstanding agents with a supply of beach balls for the concert goers.
Women Who Walk Without Whining
The 5W’s walk Riverbend on Saturday, Jan. 29. Here’s a photo of the intrepid snowshoers and their fearless leader on xc skis having completed the Tupelo Trail and the Riverbend Loop trail last Saturday. Taken by our token male, Richard, Joan, Kathy, Pat, Lisa and Deb all enjoyed perfect conditions and a serene and lovely walk.
Hope you can join this week!
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