Recalling an Old Road, Route 110 to the Beach-- Part 2

Massusetts Highway 110 runs 69 miles from Boyston to US-1 at salisbury Beach.

Many folks on their way to the beach consider a stop at Biggart's Ice Cream in Haverhill, formerly the Clover Leaf Dairy, a must-stop. The Biggart's have owned it since 1994, but the original place opened in 1936.

Then, there's Skip's in Merrimac, probably the most famous place along the beach road. They are known for their fries and Suzie Q potatoes which are made from a machine that's been there from the beginning, 1946. A bright yellow arrow directs you to the premises.

Just before you his the beach on US-1A, there's Foote's which has been operating since 1946 and serving up some mighty delicious homemadeice cream and fried clams.

Diane Foote Joubert has been working there for 50 years, starting when she was 12. She's seen lots of changes at the beach, including the loss of the Lon Tiki and Peppermint lounges, the roller coaster, and the Frolics which hosted the likes of Frank Sinatra and Johnny Mathis. These places have been replaced by new homes and condos.

Thanks to Newburyport News Staff Write Jill Harmacinski for the article.

How Boring. But at Least Some of the Old Beach Road Remains. --RoadDog