Early Spring day trip to Newburyport

Well, to catch you all up, I've been nearly a shut in since January, so getting out and about now has a whole new meaning!  Now that I can actually walk for more than 20 minutes at a time, I was itching to take a day trip a couple of weeks ago.  Ted and I didnt have much time but we left from NH at 3:30pm on a Saturday and rode over to Newburyport.  The weather was cool but sunny, and the drive was very scenic.  We first rode over to Plum Island, but no beach walking...there was a high level of bacteria alert so they closed all the beaches.  I absolutely love to walk on the beach in the Winter, as strange as that sounds, if the weather is tolerable, its not only good exercise, but wonderful to get in that sea air without the usual summer commotion while walking.  Its very peaceful and I highly recommend it.  In Newburyport, we made our way over to the Black Cow Grille.  Its towards the water close to the center of town, you have to look for it, its not on the main street...its close to Michael's.  Their bar is wonderful, cozy, romantic, fun....all tied up together.  We went light because we were meeting friends for dinner, but we enjoyed the PEI Mussels, so delicious, with a little bread.  Ted also got their clam chowder, very thick, creamy, he swears they put cheese in it, I took a couple of bites, it was really really rich.   There is a fireplace in the bar if you are lucky enough to get the corner table.  In the summer, they have a deck with seating.  The whole menu looks wonderful, I cant wait to go again in better weather for more exploring and snacking!