Location: Ipswich
Top Things to do in Ipswich
Top 6 Free Things to do 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. Ipswich River
2. 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!
3. Appleton Farms - Grass Rides
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
This family-friendly network of grassy trails provides an ideal environment for walking, exploring, and nature watching.
4. Greenwood Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Wander through an open field and enjoy a memorable view of the historic Paine House, with the broad estuary of the Ipswich River extending beyond.
5. Sandy Point State Reservation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By BostonEsan - Las Vegas, United States
IMO this is one of the best beaches north of Boston. It is a 5 mile protected stretch of pristine white sand beach on one side and salt flats for bird watching on the other. It gets busy in the summer so come early but in the winter it is nearly empty and an amazing place for a bike ride, run, bird watch or walk along the beach.
6. Appleton Farms
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 46 reviews
Wander past crop fields and cow pastures at the country's oldest continuously operating farm.
Reviewed By 734bobs734 - Arlington, United States
this place has mapped trails that are wide, clean and relatively flat. The farm is beautiful, and adjacent woods are very nice. We did a loop that totalled just under four miles. you could squeeze out six if you wanted to. This is a working farm with a farm store and visitor's center. We just hiked, so I can't speak for the farm's other attractions, but it has some organized activities as well so might be suitable for kids, especially on the right day. There is a separate parking lot for the woods, which we accessed via trails from the farm. However, the woods allow off-leash dogs while dogs aren't allowed at all on the farm.
