Possible move to Amesbury (Boston, Newburyport: theater, living in, shops)

[rose777]

Hi everyone. I am living in RI and have started to telecommute for my job two days per week. I have been wanting to make a move. I checked out Nashville TN but I don't think it would be a good fit for me. I like the Newburyport area and I discovered Amesbury when I was checking out the area. I am starting to look at properties and wanted to know if this is a good area for a fortish year old women who has raised her children. I am very social and like to have fun and like the fact it is close to Boston.

[Valerie C]

I think Amesbury is a great little town with quite a bit to offer. The downtown area is really starting to blossom, with lots of little shops, etc. The town overall has a slightly more blue-collar vibe than nearly Newburyport, but IMO that just gives it more character. It feels more 'real', less pretentious, especially the last 5-10 years with Newburyport changing into a 'destination town' with multitudes of tourists crowding out the longtime residents.

Location is easy to both 495 and 95, easy access to Boston or points north. Couple of apple orchards/farmer markets right in town, or in next door Merrimack (also a nice place to live, but much less activity). While it's fairly close to Boston, the area also has plenty to offer nearby. The 2 best local music venues are, IMO, The Grog in Newburyport, and Tupelo Hall in Salisbury. There is also a dinner theater in town at Amesbury Playhouse, right on Main Street, and the shows change frequently, every 4 weeks IIRC.

Just remember, as with anywhere else, keep aware of your surroundings, etc. It's a nice town but Mayberry FRD

[Valerie C]

I think Amesbury is a great little town with quite a bit to offer. The downtown area is really starting to blossom, with lots of little shops, etc. The town overall has a slightly more blue-collar vibe than nearly Newburyport, but IMO that just gives it more character. It feels more 'real', less pretentious, especially the last 5-10 years with Newburyport changing into a 'destination town' with multitudes of tourists crowding out the longtime residents.

Location is easy to both 495 and 95, easy access to Boston or points north. Great access to the coast, good bike-riding along the Merrimack River, and if you enjoy being on the water, there are whale watches, fishing trips, blues, booze, dinner, etc. cruises out of Newburyport.

Couple of apple orchards/farmer markets right in town, or in next door Merrimack (also a nice place to live, but much less activity). While it's fairly close to Boston, the area also has plenty to offer nearby. The 2 best local music venues are, IMO, The Grog in Newburyport, and Tupelo Hall in Salisbury. There is also a dinner theater in town at Amesbury Playhouse, right on Main Street, and the shows change frequently, every 4 weeks IIRC.

Just remember, as with anywhere else, keep aware of your surroundings, etc. It's a nice town but Mayberry FRD

[Valerie C]

Oops, that should have been Merrimac (along the Merrimack River) (There is also a Merrimack, NH) Just wanted to clarify.....

Originally Posted by Valerie C

Couple of apple orchards/farmer markets right in town, or in next door Merrimack (also a nice place to live, but much less activity). While it's fairly close to Boston, the area also has plenty to offer nearby. The 2 best local music venues are, IMO, The Grog in Newburyport, and Tupelo Hall in Salisbury. There is also a dinner theater in town at Amesbury Playhouse, right on Main Street, and the shows change frequently, every 4 weeks IIRC.