by Cyn Lee

Created on: April 24, 2009   Last Updated: April 30, 2009

Newburyport Massachusetts is a hidden jewel of a city, nestled along the Atlantic Ocean. A short drive from Gloucester and Rockport, Newburyport offers visitors many unique eating and drinking establishments with great views. The many aspects of Newburyport make it a fantastic place to bring a date. Uncrowded beaches, Fine dining, and Pubs,are all located only fifteen minutes north of Boston, and fifteen minutes south of Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. Newburyport offers beautiful sunrises and panoramic sunsets. Watching either will be impressive, as you walk the beaches hand in hand before or after enjoying one of many great places to eat. As the locals say, cuddle close and breath in the salt air of romance.

Michael's Harborside , no reservations needed, is located just under the bridge at One Tournament Wharf. A beautiful and fantastic place to bring a date. If you are the silent type who doesn't always know what to say, Michael's is for you. The restaurant by the docks, offers great views, an upstairs pub complete with music, dancing, and fantastic food. Michael's is known for their fun outside deck and frozen drinks. A special place to have a few drinks and soak up the local atmosphere while waiting for your meal. They have a diverse menu which is sure to please even the fussiest date, succulent steaks, yummy seafood and great salads. Michael's Harborside is a place to be enjoyed all afternoon or into the evening.

Joseph's Winter Street Cafe, is an Italian Restaurant as well as a Steak House. With its casual atmosphere and light Jazz music playing, romance is always in the air at Joseph's. Whether sitting by the cozy and warm fireplace to enjoy your meal, or out in the garden patio, you and your date will smile ear to ear as you enjoy sensational food and and the romantic atmosphere of Newburyport.

The Grog is a romantically located pub in the heart of the famed 'downtown' area of Newburyport. The roads and sidewalks are still lined in cobblestone from the Revolutionary war era, and is surrounded by local shops adding to The Grog's unique aura. A different place to take a date, the Grog is lots fun on any night of the week, with live music and great pub food. The Grog is a local meeting spot enjoyed by adults of all ages, as many will sing along with area talent. A night at the Grog is a sure way to loosen up and enjoy a fun date.

10 Center Street Restaurant and Pub is a fun and exciting place to eat alone can you imagine how much fun you'll have if you bring a date? Fantastic. The food and pricing is perfect for a first date or even the dreaded last date. If dates are meant to be fun and romantic, then 10 Center Street is where you want to be. Located at, you guessed it, 10 Center Street, Newburyport. You'll both be glad you came.

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