DOWNTOWN AMESBURY

Market Square is a dynamic and historically scenic regional destination located at the convergence of Friend Street, Elm Street, Main Street and the Powow River. The square has a public plaza, wide sidewalks and is laced by a pedestrian/bike path that connects to the Lower Millyard.

RKG Associates in a 2004 report to the City of Amesbury offers the following characterization:
"Downtown Amesbury enjoys a healthy mix of retail outlets and service businesses. Most businesses are local independent stores with a few national or regional ‘name brands’ or franchises included. It is estimated that about, one half of the 100 or so retail businesses in the Town are located in the downtown, which is currently exhibiting relatively low vacancy rates and moderate turnover. Although a few downtown business establishments have been there for many years, there has been a resurgence of new proprietors opening a wide variety of shops including restaurants, art galleries and specialty clothing."