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Visiting New England Review

December 23, 2019 by James Hyland

Discovering the Ultimate Hidden, Scenic Dining Spot at the Newburyport Lighthouse in Newburyport, Mass.

Why this special occasions destination is beacons above a typical dining experience
Article by Eric Hurwitz, @newenglandinfo. Story created on 11/12/2019.

Newburyport Lighthouse StairsImagine climbing 55 winding stairs and a six-foot ladder through a narrow hatch, en route to an eight-foot in diameter room at the top of a lighthouse to experience an unforgettable romantic meal with a view.

The Rear Range Lighthouse — also known as Newburyport Lighthouse — in Newburyport, Mass. offers exactly that with its dining room affording spectacular 360 degree panoramic views of the ocean, quaint downtown Newburyport and the Merrimack River Valley.

Initially started in 1999 as a fundraiser to support The Lighthouse Preservation Society, the dining room at the Newburyport Lighthouse is so popular that it is often booked for months in advance. It’s also the only lighthouse in the United States and possibly the world that offers a dining out experience at the top, according to Jay Hyland, president of The Lighthouse Preservation Society.

As lighthouses historically stand out as beacons of strength, security and solitude, so does the dining experience at the Rear Range Lighthouse. It’s just you and your significant other snugly situated in this tiny private glass-enclosed room most popular for proposals, anniversaries and birthday celebrations (there have also been some very small weddings here). Unless claustrophobic or acrophobic, the sweat equity built by arriving at the top of the lighthouse surely reveals one of the best milestone event destination investments in all of New England.

“It’s like a walk-in closet but with million dollar views,” said Hyland. “It is very relaxing up here. People are satisfied and have that Cheshire Cat grin.”

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What a great way to spend the anniversary with the one I love. A unique experience to always remember.

Rob

33rd anniversary. My husband truly surprised me with this beautiful thoughtful lunch spot for our anniversary.

Barbara

Was a blast treating my wonderful wife to this surprise dinner. Try not to take the little things for granted. Live life to the fullest!!!

Josh

My husband surprised me and took me to the Lighthouse for dinner for my 30th birthday. The food was amazing and the views are beautiful.

Jess and Josh

We enjoyed a wonderful dinner and had an awesome experience. Thank you.

Stephanie and Jason

Today we are enjoying a wonderful lunch in memory of my Dad who passed away last year. He loved Lighthouses and would have enjoyed dining here. 

Dennis, Suzanne, Craig and Nathan

We are all happy to be in this small space to enjoy good company and listen to Billy Joel from Pandora and excellent food all enjoying this day together.

Lisa

This is the top of the world!!! Janet and I came to celebrate my 50th birthday today (which I was very depressed about) but now I am ready to embrace my 50’s and beyond.

M. Driscoll

We were on top of the world for 4.5 hours. Thank you! It was worth every penny and it goes to a great cause. GO LIGHTHOUSES!

J. Crateau

We had a wonderful dinner! Kim was a wonderful server and she was extremely thoughtful. The sunset was beautiful, and the Lighthouse had all of the extras covered – music, heat/ac, binoculars, etc. The Eggplant Parm and Strawberry Shortcake were both especially delicious. One-of-a kind experience! Would love to return.

Christina H., Matt F., Ali G. and Nick F.

For the ultimate romantic dinner, you can’t top this table. It’s been called the most private and exclusive dining space in New England, but you don’t have to be a celebrity to have dinner in this gorgeous glass room at the top of a beautiful lighthouse.

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It was by far the most romantic dinner we have had in our nearly 39 years together. Thank you so much!

Mark & Roseann Foster

My wife said that besides having children, it was one of the best times of her life!

Morgan Darcy

“If you’re romantically inclined, it doesn’t get much better,” and described the dining room at the top of the lighthouse tower as “a glass-encased love nest… that feels like the top of the world.”

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