- TripBuzz found 425 things to do with kids in or near Ipswich, Massachusetts, including 412 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salem, Gloucester, Lowell and Beverly.
- From Crane Beach to Foote Bros Canoe Rentals, the Ipswich area offers 116 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Farms & Ranches, Maze and Beaches.
- The small coastal town of Ipswich is home to Willowdale State Forest and Sandy Point State Reservation, making it a popular tourist destination to outdoor nature lovers. Hiking, camping and fishing are among some of the areas biggest draws. The towns local farms and historic district are also popular points of interest.
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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.
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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.
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Situated on a family owned farm, Marini Farm Corn Maze offers family friendly activities like inflatable bounce houses, rope and corn mazes, and hayrides. The farm stand sells fresh produce and has baked goods available.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Part of the Ipswich Museum, the Whipple House was built in 1677 and is a National Historic Landmark. The house is a good example of first period American architecture. Visitors can tour the house -- which contains many original furnishings.
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Built in 1795, the Heard House Museum is a furnished museum/home with décor and furniture that reflects both Asian and Western styles due to the prominence of trade with China during the period of the home.