Plum Island, Bob’s Lobster, Tender Crop Farm and Parker River Wildlife Refuge

A couple weeks ago my friend Rosalie and I took a day trip to Plum Island, MA and Newbury MA. We could not have had a more beautiful day to explore Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island! The wildlife refuge was just gorgeous, there are a number of walking trails that bring you throughout the park area. We walked about three miles and we probably would have gone longer but some of the trails and beach area were blocked off for nesting birds.

After our walk in the warm sun we took a ride over to  Bob’s Lobster Hut at 49 Plum 
Island Turnpike in Newbury, MA for some lunch.  This place overlooks the marsh area. Rosalie and I both ordered the fish taco’s and they were so big. Not only HUGE but really, really good.  The only thing I might change just a bit, and this is a very small criticism, is that I would have liked a little hot sauce or some kind of spicy component to the dish! But that is to my liking.  Oh..and the fries that came with it, O-M-G!  Tons of fries, hot, crispy and so good! I also bought home some frozen lobster mac and cheese that they sell! I did not take a picture but let me tell you that lobster mac and cheese will keep me going there! Absolutely delicious and filled with tons of large pieces of lobster meat! Bob’s has lots to choose from and I have no doubt anything you pick will be tasty! Did I mention the view? It is terrific, they have several picnic tables outside overlooking the marsh area! Absolutely gorgeous!
Our day was not over yet! Our next stop was Tender Crop Farm at 108 High Road in Newbury, MA.
All of my Dover, NH friends know that Tender Crop farm has recently opened up a store in Dover, but the Massachusetts location is the original store! There are certainly many similarities to both locations. But the first thing I found different was the animal barn filled with many farm animals in the barn as well as many other animals roaming in the large field. They had lots of chickens roaming about, buffalo, turkeys, goats and pigs to just name a few! As you walk up to the store they have a large garden area filled with a lot of beautiful plants of many different varieties! When you walk through the door it is very similar to the Dover location it has everything you would expect, fresh fruit and veggies, a deli area, fresh breads and pastries. BUT they have an upstairs that is filled with massive amounts of dried flowers and dried flower arraignments that are just beautiful !!

What a fantastic store!  If you find yourself in the Newbury or Plum Island area, I hope you take some time to check out some of these fantastic locations you will not be disappointed!

Enjoy!