Things to Do with Kids in Ipswich, MA

  • 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.
  • 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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9.4 Miles
100% 55 votes
Parks 481 Western Avenue (Route 127), Gloucester, MA 01930 MoreLess Info
A 600-acre nature reserve, Ravenswood Park offers local historical relics including Native American artifacts and structures built by early settlers. It provides 10 miles of trails and paths along with areas for picnics, bird watching and cross-country skiing.
9.4 Miles
86% 22 votes
Boat Tours Newburyport, MA MoreLess Info
View the beauty of the Newburyport Harbor, Merrimack River and the Great Salt Marsh on the water with Yankee Clipper Cruise Tours. A two-hour sunset cocktail cruise, weekend ecology cruise, and a one-hour narrated scenic harbor tour is available.
9.4 Miles
89% 9 votes
History Museums 117 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915 MoreLess Info
Built in 1781, the Beverly Historical Society John Cabot House is a Georgian style mansion that was constructed during the Revolutionary War. The mansion is decorated with Dutch tiles that surround the fireplace.
9.4 Miles
80% 5 votes
Kayaking 92 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a variety of stand up paddle board and kayak tours at Plum Island Kayak. They also offer equipment rentals and lessons and private instruction for kayaking and paddle boarding.
9.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 117 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 1915 MoreLess Info
The Beverly Historical Society & Museum celebrates the history of the city of Beverly and the surrounding areas. The museum includes three charming homes, the Balch, the Cabot and Hale Farm with preserved artifacts and grounds.
9.5 Miles
96% 24 votes
Parks 57 Forest St, Danvers, MA MoreLess Info
Situated on 165 acres, Endicott Park features historical farm buildings, woodlands, marshes and orchards. The park offers fishing, barnyard animals, nature trails for hiking and a playground as well as sledding and cross-country skiing opportunities in the winter.
9.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 91 Sylvester Avenue, Beverly, MA 01915 MoreLess Info
A small park located along the Danvers River, Obear Park provides beach access and an area for swimming. The park has a baseball field, tennis and basketball courts and a children's playground as well as open and shaded fields.
9.6 Miles
94% 32 votes
Hiking Trails Pop Crowley Way, Newburyport, MA MoreLess Info
The Clipper City Rail Trail is a 1.1 mile trail traversing a variety of environments. The trail passes by several artistic pieces, such as sculptures and murals. One can also find trail-side coffee shops, bakeries, and restaurants.
9.7 Miles
91% 161 votes
Parks Hough Street, Gloucester, MA 01833 MoreLess Info
Stage Fort Park is a local park and a historic site being home to Gloucester's first settlers who arrived here in 1623. The park comprises of two beaches called Half Moon Beach which is more of a lagoon, and Cressy's Beach which is more rocky and natural.
9.7 Miles
79% 29 votes
Beaches Stage Fort Park, Gloucester, MA 01930 MoreLess Info
Half Moon Beach is a secluded, crescent-shaped beach located in Gloucester Bay. The kids will love the gentle waves and soft sands, or let them climb along the rocks and playground areas, then gather for a quiet picnic lunch.
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