Plum Island is a beautiful wildlife refuge off the coast of the north shore. It runs about 11 miles long. You can hike, bike, or drive down the length of the island. There are beauitful beaches, sand dunes, and salt marshes. Excellent bird watching opportunities. Fishing is possible off shore.
There is a $5 charge per car load which is a donation to the park. Bikes are $2.
Directions:
FROM ROUTE 95:
Take exit 57 and follow signs to downtown Newburyport.
FROM BOSTON:
Take Route 1 north to Route 95 north to exit 57. Follow signs to downtown Newburyport.
FROM ROUTE 495:
Follow to Route 95, then south to exit 57. Follow signs to downtown Newburyport.
ByPosted By: Marette88
- Wed Nov 19 21:59:35 EST 2008
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UpsidePlum Island is also dog friendly in the winter (past labor day really). And there are places you can park for free... If you go all the way to the end of the ocean side of plum island and park by the lighthouse it's free.
DownsideStay away if the seabrook power plant melts down ; ).
The poor beach is also eroding away. The conservation committee is meeting regularly to try and save all the houses on the water that are slipping away but some of their efforts are more trouble than they are worth.
CommentThis is a wonderful place. My mom just bought a sweet little cottage here. I bring my dog here about once a week to walk/ run. Its beautiful, the waves are awesome but its a little inaccessible.
ByPosted By: Digger
- Sun Aug 17 09:08:34 EDT 2008
UpsideA natural setting and the scenery is beautiful. Pack a cooler and spend the day exploring.
DownsideIt can be crowded on weekends
CommentFond memories of Plum Island. Hope to spend some time there in the fall after the colors change
Posted By: Marette88
Posted By: Digger
