The ideal location to explore Newburyport - Garrison Inn

The city of Newburyport offers all that you want in a city, and more– culture, boutiques, charm and excitement – and the Garrison Inn is in the center of it all.

Just steps from our hotel you'll discover Newburyport's most popular attractions including: the Merrimac River waterfront boardwalk,  Parker River National Wildlife Preserve,  Plum Island beach,  Maudsley State Park, the Tannery Shopping Mall, Market Square, and the Downtown Historic Shopping District.  We can easily assist with any reservations, tickets or directions you require.

Head concierge, Stephanie Malisos, has prepared the following list of the best, and her favorite places to recommend:

Restaurants of Newburyport

• Most Romantic: Glens Cool Bar (978) 465-3811  Features a menu that changes daily with cuisine from around the globe. 
• Hidden Treasure: 10 Center Street Restaurant & Wine Bar (978) 462-6652
• Best Steak House: Mission Oak Grill (978) 463-9009
• Best Waterfront: Black Cow  (978) 499-8811
• Best Casual: Michael’s Harborside (978) 462-7785  Offers great fresh seafood at affordable prices. Located on the waterfront, it provides a picturesque casual dinning experience.  Michael’s has won many awards for its famous lobster roll. 
• Stephanie's Favorite: Starboard Gally (978) 462-1326  Where the locals go for New England seafood.  The atmosphere is fresh and inviting with comfortable seating. 

Function/Banquet Facilities

• Mission Oak Grill:  Newburyport  978-463-9009  A converted church now restaurant and function hall, located next door to our hotel,  has a stunning ballroom available for functions ranging in size from 60 to 250 guests. They offer full service event coordination.
• David's Tavern: Newburyport  978-462-8077  Located inside the Garrison Inn, David's can accommodate intimate to medium sized parties with a maximum limit of 100 guests.  Rehearsal dinners are a specialty as well as weddings, baby & bridal showers.  David's is an excellent place to have a business meal or company holiday party.
• The Phoenix Room: Newburyport  978-463-3301  Exclusively attended to by Harborside Catering, the Phoenix Room offers a charming 17th century restored stage for your special event.  This hidden gem boasts twenty-foot ceilings, arched windows and working fireplaces, making it a beautiful location for weddings, corporate functions or holiday parties.
• Georgetown Country Club: Georgetown  978-463-9009  Accommodates 30-350 people, their facility combines the beauty of New England with the ambiance of a luxurious country club.  Features 2 ballrooms with cathedral ceilings, walls of windows, huge dance floors, and outdoor balconies that overlook their championship golf course.

Beaches

• Plum Island Beach:  Just 2 miles from our hotel you'll find one of New England's most beautiful beaches.  Plum Island is a barrier Island off the shore of Newburyport and boasts 11 miles of un-spoiled sandy beach.

Calendar of Events

• Newburyport Chamber of Commerce: 978-462-6680

Gym

• Fitness Factory: 978-465-2545  Just across the street from our hotel is a 3-story gym.  It provides a  clean well-equipped, comfortable, casual and welcoming atmosphere.  We have discount passes for all our guests.  Stop by the front desk for your pass.

Museums

• Cushing House Museum: 978-462-2681 Located at 98 High Street in Newburyport, a Federal Mansion open in season offering guided tours.

Theater

• Firehouse Center for the Performing Arts:  This historic building built as a market house and lyceum by the citizens of Newburyport in 1823 served as the Central Fire Station from the mid 1800s until 1980.  Located on the waterfront in historic downtown Newburyport, the Firehouse features an expansive art gallery; the intimate 195 seat Arakelian Theater which presents dance, concerts, drama, musicals, film, new works and children's programming.
  Box Office  978-462-7336 Ext. 10
  One Market Square, Newburyport

Florist

• Denise's Flower Shop: 978-462-3409 Pleasant Street Newburyport

Parks & Gardens

Parker River National Wildlife Preserve:  A wonderful place to spend the day walking and exploring.  Established in 1942 primarily to provide feeding, resting, and nesting habitat for migratory birds.  The bird refuge consists of 4,662 acres of diverse upland and wetland habitats including sandy beach and dune, shrub/thicket, bog, swamp, freshwater marsh, salt marsh and associated creek, river, mud flat, and salt panne. Maudsley State Park:  The former Moseley family estate on the Merrimack River, this park features 19th century gardens and plantings, rolling meadows and towering pines.  Maudsley State Park has excellent trails for walking and biking.  (978) 465-7223 Located at Curzon Mill Road off Route 113 (High Street), Newburyport.

Boating Tours and Cruises

• Newburyport Whale Watch Whale watches are 4 to 4 1/2 hours.  Reservations are strongly recommended.  They require a credit card for reservations.  978-499-0832  Departs from the the boardwalk. 

• Yankee Clipper Harbor Tours departs from the boardwalk.  978-462-9316 
  If you're interested in history, ecology, navigation, and a little bit of humor all rolled into one, then this is the trip for you.  The voyage takes about an hour over a six-mile course.  Great slow trip for smaller children or senior citizens.

Transportation

• Enterprize rent-a-car: All drivers must have a valid U.S., Canadian, or foreign driver's license. An International Driver's Permit is required with all non-English foreign licenses. All drivers must have a major credit card in their own name and be at least 21 years of age or older. Enterprize will transport car to you at the hotel or have it at the air port before your arrival.  (978) 499-0021 or 800-RENT-A-CAR

• Regal Limousine: Since 1983 Regal Limousine Service has been providing the best in private transportation. Staffed by courteous and professional chauffeurs, they offer everything from sedans, vans, limousines, SUV’s, and luxury coaches from 22 to 55 passengers. Airport, nights out, weddings, conferences & more. (603) 964-9460

•  C&J Trailways: Founded in 1968, C&J Trailways is the second largest provider of intercity bus transportation in Northern New England serving five destinations with over 30 daily departures from the New Hampshire Seacoast, and Newburyport to Logan Airport and Boston, Massachusetts. 800-258-7111

• MBTA Comuter Rail: Newburyport/Rockport Line to and from Boston

• Seacoast Tax: 978-499-9990
  Scheduled time calls.  Airport runs.  Scenic tours.  Reliable drivers.  Prompt service.  Lincoln Town Cars. 

Pet Care

• Bridlewood: Camp Bridlewood is a family owned business dedicated to pampering your pet while your away.  They take pride in keeping your Senior or young pet as happy and stress free as possible.  They invite your to send along anything that will keep your pet happy, a favorite blankie, treats, a favorite ball and even your own food! No prior appointment necessary!  phone: (978) 948-7039  Address: 320 Central Street, Rowley, MA 01969

Real Estate

• ATB Realty: 800-501-3413  Moving to the Newburyport area?  Buy or sell your home with broker Jeff Clothey and receive a $1000 rebate.

• Parker River National Wildlife Preserve:  A wonderful place to spend the day walking and exploring.  Established in 1942 primarily to provide feeding, resting, and nesting habitat for migratory birds.  The bird refuge consists of 4,662 acres of diverse upland and wetland habitats including sandy beach and dune, shrub/thicket, bog, swamp, freshwater marsh, salt marsh and associated creek, river, mud flat, and salt panne.
• Maudsley State Park:  The former Moseley family estate on the Merrimack River, this park features 19th century gardens and plantings, rolling meadows and towering pines.  Maudsley State Park has excellent trails for walking and biking.  (978) 465-7223 Located at Curzon Mill Road off Route 113 (High Street), Newburyport.