NEW ENGLAND DEVELOPMENT HAS ACQUIRED numerous properties in the center of downtown Newburyport and adjacent land along the waterfront and offers 50 of Newburyport's premier retail locations.

Newburyport is a classic New England town center with irresistible shops, galleries and restaurants. Historic Federalist and Georgian red brick buildings, waterfront walkways, and salt air make this city a captivating destination for residents and visitors alike.

Newburyport is a premier shopping hub fulfilling the shopping and dining needs of local and regional residents. Located 30 miles north of Boston, Newburyport is a desirable suburb served by the commuter rail line. A visionary urban renewal in the1970's turned this picturesque city into a most-wanted attraction, drawing upscale local residents and worldwide travelers.

A rich setting for shopping and dining is provided by the town's 200-year history as a thriving seaport, sweeping ocean views from Waterfront Park, and dazzling historic mansions.

For retailers, Newburyport's many festivals fill the town with shoppers all year long from the seasonal Art Walks and the summer Yankee Homecoming to the annual Christmas shopping events in December and everything in between.

Newburyport by the numbers:

• The average household income tops $90,000.
• Newburyport is a city of 17,000 people with a trade area that exceeds100,000.
• More than 500,000 annual visitors swell the strong, year-round customer base.
• Excellent local and regional access is provided by Routes 1 and 1A, Interstates 95 and 495, and by swift commuter rail service to and from Boston.
• Some of Massachusetts' best beaches draw thousands of visitors to the area.
• Marinas with more than 500 slips draw yachts and motorcraft from along the New England coast.
• The best bird sanctuary in North America, the Parker Wildlife Refuge on nearby Plum Island, draws visitors from throughout the world.
• Voted the most beautiful city by America in Bloom in 2006, the downtown boasts over 350window boxes and hanging baskets.