Location: Ipswich
Top Things to do in Ipswich
The 6 Best Things to do Good for Couples in Ipswich, Massachusetts (MA)
Ipswich is a coastal town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 13,175 at the 2010 census. Home to Willowdale State Forest and Sandy Point State Reservation, Ipswich includes the southern part of Plum Island. A residential community with a vibrant tourism industry, the town is famous for its clams, celebrated annually at the Ipswich Chowderfest, and for Crane Beach, a barrier beach near the Crane estate. Ipswich was incorporated as a town in 1634.
Restaurants in Ipswich
1. 1634 Meadery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
The 1634 Meadery is a small craft winery making mead from local products such as honey and fruit. Come visit our beautiful tasting room constructed from 17th century barn wood, sample some wonderful mead. And then get a quick, informative tour our our production facility to find out how mead is made! We have demonstration beehive, and will educated you on bees and honey!
Reviewed By bpaskin - Rome, Italy
I love this place and the folks that run it. I have been drinking mead for several years and 1634 offers lots of different varieties, from sweet to dry, so there is something for everyone. The prices are good for mead and the quality. Ask them any questions about mead and receive a history lesson about the name, how it was made in the past and currently made. Lots of fun all around. I brought friends up and we all had great times. It is about a 45 minute drive from Boston, depending on traffic, or a 15 minute walk from the Ipswich train station, which also takes 45 minutes from North Station. Well worth a walk around Ipswich too. They also do lots of farmers markets, so get your hands on some mead without even going far from home. I highly recommend 1634 for all your mead!!!
2. Privateer Rum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
At the edge of a salt marsh in Ipswich, True American Rum is made. Join us for a 90 minute tour and see how Privateer Rum is distilled and aged. Sample our raw ingredients and our spirits. Tours are on Saturdays at 12noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm.
3. Ipswich River
4. Crane Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 548 reviews
Enjoy the Northeast's most spectacular beach and follow trails and boardwalks through a landscape of sand dunes and salt marsh.
Reviewed By WellTraveled3 - Lexington, United States
Crane's Beach is one of the nicest beaches in Massachusetts, which can be accessed year-round. Great trails or explore in the dunes as well. An entrance fee is charged ($10 per car, $5 for Crane's Beach trustee members).
5. Russell Orchards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By allyo511 - Gloucester, United States
What a gem this place is! From the pumpkins to the homemade apple ???? cider donuts, the orchards and the pets, this place is awesome with the wholesome New England feel and where the farm employees are there makers of the Seiter as well as the cleaner rappers of all the hay!
6. Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 283 reviews
Experience the grandeur of a seaside estate and its marvelously landscaped grounds, notable for a broad, undulating lawn running down to the shore.
Reviewed By 189Captquint
Beautiful and breathtaking, the grounds of this local are a treat to see. The sprawling back lawn stretches for what must be a half mile of grass. The property boasts several walking trails, although word of caution my wife and I found the trails closer to estate entrance to be a bit challenging and would likely avoid on the next trip. The mansion is closed due to Covid-19 but just experiencing it from the exterior is fantastic and it is easy to tell it is well taken care of and maintained. My only gripes are minor. There were/are several water features that were inoperable, especially notably on the formal garden, would have liked to see those operating. In addition i wish they had marked some of the plants/trees on cite. There was a beautiful large tree with purple leaves on route up to mansion on the main drive I really wanted to learn about. Turns out it is a Purple Leafed European Beach Tree, if any of you see it. Definitely will be back
