Introducing the “Cardinal Concierge” App!

October 2016 Essex Street Inn is excited to debut “Cardinal Concierge” a mobile app designed to enhance our guest’s experience while staying at Essex Street Inn, or one of our other destination New England properties. With stay and play information...

Savor Newburyport & Restaurant Week

September, 2016 This unique 10-day experience highlighting Newburyport’s exceptional food, drink, shopping, and cultural experiences returns on September 22 through October 1. The celebration  kicks off with “The Grand Tasting on Inn Street” with food, live...
Riverfront Music Festival ~ Saturday, September 3!

Riverfront Music Festival ~ Saturday, September 3!

August 15, 2016 Waterfront Park in downtown Newburyport will be rocking once again on Saturday, September 3. Now in its 15th year, the awesome event is sponsored by 92.5 the River and always features a fantastic lineup of popular artists. Enjoy the music while...

Weekend Trolley Service to the Beach Commences

June 1, 2016 Ok, so the “trolley” has been updated since this photo was taken, but we’re still thrilled that weekend service from downtown Newburyport to Plum Island is back and will continue through Labor Day. In fact, the shuttle service loop...

Celebrate Earth Day All Month with Some Bird Watching

April 2016 The meeting of the Merrimack River and Plum Island form an unspoiled estuary that offers some of the finest birdwatching in the nation. This past week, birdwatchers reported seeing, in part, a “Eurasian” Green-winged Teal, a Short-eared Owl...

Tall Ship Headed to Newburyport Harbor Memorial Weekend

April 2016 The tall ship El Galeon, in its first trip to Massachusetts, will be the star attraction in Newburyport this Memorial Day weekend. Memorial weekend is always a fun time in Newburyport, with the annual Spring Arts and Flowers festival organized by the...