Detention Pond

Detention Pond is a pond in City of Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts. Detention Pond is situated nearby to Alchemical Garden, as well as near the railway station Newburyport station.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Newburyport station and United States Customhouse.

Newburyport station

Railway station

Photo: Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Newburyport station is an MBTA Commuter Rail station in Newburyport, Massachusetts. It is located between Parker Street and U.S. Route 1 south of downtown Newburyport, and serves the Newburyport/Rockport Line. Newburyport station is situated 1,000 feet southeast of Detention Pond.

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. United States Customhouse is situated 1 mile northeast of Detention Pond.

Newburyport Harbor Rear Range Light

Lighthouse

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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. Newburyport Harbor Rear Range Light is situated 1 mile northeast of Detention Pond.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Newburyport and Newbury Old Town.

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.