Ram Island

Ram Island is an island in Essex, Massachusetts. Ram Island is situated nearby to the neighborhood Newburyport Landing, as well as near the suburb Belleville.

Places of Interest

Highlights include United States Customhouse and Newburyport High School.

United States Customhouse

Museum

Photo: Faolin42, CC BY 3.0.

The former United States Customhouse is a historic building at 25 Water Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The Classical Revival-style building was constructed in 1834 and served a custom house until Newburyport declined in popularity as a major port.

Newburyport High School

Recreation area

Photo: Fletcher6, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Newburyport High School is a public high school serving students in ninth through twelfth grades in Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States and is part of the Newburyport Public School System.

Newburyport Harbor Rear Range Light

Lighthouse

Photo: Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Newburyport Harbor Rear Range Light is a historic lighthouse at 61½ Water St. near the Merrimack River in Newburyport, Massachusetts. It was built in 1873 as one of a pair of range lights for guiding ships up the river to the city's harbor.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Newburyport and Salisbury.

Newburyport

Photo: Nutmegger, Public domain.

Newburyport is a lovely coastal town in Massachusetts at the mouth of the Merrimack River. It is a popular tourist destination because of its beautiful natural areas, water activities and fine dining.