Drive & Dine #1 | Essex Coastal Scenic Byway (Salisbury to Essex) + Woodman's Fried Clams

Welcome to the first episode of our new Drive & Dine series! In this adventure, we hit the road on Part 1 of the beautiful Essex Coastal Scenic Byway, traveling from Salisbury, Massachusetts to Essex, Massachusetts. Along the way, we pass through the historic North Shore communities of Newburyport, Newbury, Rowley, Ipswich, and Essex, exploring centuries of New England history, coastal scenery, salt marshes, colonial landmarks, and charming downtowns. As we drive, we act as your personal tour guides, sharing fascinating stories, local history, hidden gems, and interesting facts about the towns and landmarks we encounter along the route. Our journey ends at the legendary Woodman's of Essex, birthplace of the fried clam, where we sit down to sample one of New England's most iconic seafood dishes. So sit back, relax, and come along for a scenic drive through some of the most historic and beautiful coastal communities in Massachusetts! Towns Featured: • Salisbury • Newburyport • Newbury • Rowley • Ipswich • Essex Featured Destination: • Woodman's of Essex -------------------- Chapters 00:00-Intro 01:15-Driving-Salisbury, MA 07:56-Newburyport, MA 12:18-Newbury, MA 19:14-Rowley, MA 25:18-Ipswich, MA 37:46-Essex, MA 42:53-Dining-Woodman’s Of Essex 43:33-Ordering the Food 45:58-The Food is Ready 48:43-The Proper Way to Eat Steamer Clams! 51:04-Trying the Whole Belly Fried Clams 51:42-You’re Not Gonna Beat Woodman’s Clam Chowder 54:18-Screaming Children Are Awesome 55:15-The Napkin Incident 56:06-Wrap-Up ——————————