- The list below includes 415 free or cheap things to do in or near Ipswich, Massachusetts, including 111 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Farms & Ranches, Maze and Distilleries.
- From Crane Beach to Ipswich River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ipswich and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lowell, Gloucester, Salem and Beverly.
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Crane Beach comprises of mutiple sand dunes and salt marshes coupled with a number of walking trails and boardwalks which offer panoramic views of the Ipswich Bay.
1.7 Miles
The beautiful Ipswich River in Ipswich, Massachusetts is full of opportunities for outdoor fun. It is easily accessed from more than 20 hiking trails, and its meadows and marshes are important habitats for birds, fish and small mammals.
2.6 Miles
Featuring over five miles of well-maintained carriage paths with woodlands on one side and open countryside on the other, Appleton Farms Grass Rides offers a scenic environment for hiking, wildlife watching, and exploration.
3.2 Miles
Castle Hill lies within the Crane Estate which overlooks the sea and features rolling landscaped gardens that connect to the shoreline. The area comprises of numerous hiking trails and is home to diverse local wildlife.
1.6 Miles
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Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938
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Kayakers and boaters love visiting Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate. Three-and-a-half miles of gravel roads and foot trails lead to the Crane burial site atop Choate Island. Wildlife seen in the area include gulls, sanderlings and sandpipers.
1.4 Miles
Greenwood Farm is a historic and pastoral destination that centers on a 19th Century white farmhouse built by Thomas Greenwood. The farm is surrounded by bucolic pasture lands, and features two and a half miles of walking trails.
3.0 Miles
Located on a stretch of river that runs through a National Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary, Foote Bros Canoe Rentals offers canoe and kayak rentals, as well as guided trips along the river.
2.6 Miles
Appleton Farms is the oldest operating agricultural and dairy farm in America and is home to many walking trails, a dairy store and a visitor center.
2.7 Miles
Marini Farm features a seasonally open corn maze as well as a farm stand and pumpkin patch. Other attractions include pedal karts, hayrides, bouncy castles, rope games, an apple cannon and a giant tube slide.
0.3 Miles
The Ipswich Historical Society founded the Ipswich Museum in 1890. The current collection reflects more than 100 years of acquisition and is displayed in both the 1677 Whipple House and the 1800 Heard House.