Plum Island
Plum Island is a barrier island located off the coast of Newburyport near Cape Ann and is part of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. The Island is divided into the Newburyport part of the island and the Newbury Side.
Plum Island is a barrier island located off the coast of Newburyport near Cape Ann and is part of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. The Island is divided into the Newburyport part of the island and the Newbury Side.
Plum Island is a barrier island located off the coast of Newburyport near Cape Ann and is part of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. It is a unique environmental area made up of a variety of habitats, including coastal marshes, beaches and dunes, maritime forest, and grassland. This variety of habitats provides food, shelter, and nesting sites for numerous species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Additionally, its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean makes it a prime destination for whale watching, bald eagle viewing, and fishing. The restricted access to the island helps to protect its unique ecological significance.
Location: To get to Plum Island, follow Water Street through Downtown and The South End. Water Street becomes the Plum Island Turnpike. The Island itself is split into two separate parts. Half of the island is Newburyport and the other half is Newbury. Newburyport section is- H Street to the end of the island on Old Point Road and 53rd Street to the end of the island along Northern Blvd.
Is Plum Island just for summer homes?
While the island was developed as a vacation destination, Plum Island is a year round community where people do live year round! The development of Plum Island for residential purposes began in the late 1800’s. The island was a popular location for Boston families looking to spend summer outside of the city. Because it was booming vacation destination, many of the homes are small beachy cottages. While larger, more modern homes do exist on the island, they are the minority.
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