<h1 style="text-align: center;">Newburyport, <em>Boston</em></h1>
<p>Newburyport is one of the smallest cities in Massachusetts and was first settled in 1635. It may be small in stature, but it was once the epicenter of maritime trade, fishing and shipbuilding. It is a seaside community with a large collection of well-preserved colonial homes and cobblestone streets.</p>
<p>Recreation options are plentiful in Newburyport. There is a boardwalk complete with brick plazas, memorials, green spaces and waterfront views. A short walk from the boardwalk lies a downtown area full of restaurants and shops. There are many outdoor areas to partake in in addition, such as Joppa Flats and Maudslay State Park. The park offers 450 acres of forest complete with extensive trails. &nbsp;Joppa Flats markes the gateway to Parker National Wildlife Refuge and the Plum Island Estuary.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Newburyport &nbsp;contains multple museums patrons can visit, such as the Custom House Maritime Museum, Lowell's Boat Shop and the Cushing Museum. &nbsp;The Custom House Maritime Museum has a focus on local martime history and the founding of the US Coast Guard. Lowell's Boat Shop is a working museum and is the oldest operating boat building business in the nation. Last but not least, the The Cushing House Museum is a period mansion that is a showcase of Newburyport's artwork and furnishings from its past.</p>
<p>The public education system in Newburyport has a strong reputation. As one of the oldest school systems nationwide, it is comprised of three elementary schools, one middle and one high school, as well as a charter school. There are also three private school options available; The Newburyport Montessori School, Inn Street Montessori School and the Immaculate Conception School.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Newburyport real estate market has homes available in a wide arrary of price points. Most single-family homes in the area sell for between $350,000 to $800,000, with the most expensive home sold in 2015 for $2,6000,000 and the least expensive being $205,000.</p>