- Our list of the best things to do in Ipswich, Massachusetts, features the top 514 nearby activities — including 232 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Ipswich, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Ipswich, MA , followed by 498 popular activities in nearby cities, including Salem, Gloucester, Lowell, Hampton, Beverly, Somerville, Newburyport, Lynn, Boston, Marblehead, Danvers, Rockport, North Andover, Haverhill, Medford, Arlington, Rye, Amesbury, Saugus, Malden, Salem, Woburn, Methuen, Exeter, Andover, Lawrence, Revere, Peabody, Burlington, Billerica, Chelsea, Cambridge, Everett, Tewksbury, Seabrook, Melrose, Essex, Derry, Lexington, Portsmouth, Dracut and North Hampton
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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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            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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            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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            Located in Ipswich, Massachusetts, Russell Orchards is a huge produce farm best known for its berries, apples and stone fruit. It is open seasonally and offers pick-your-own produce, fresh baked goods and pre-picked fruit.        
    
    
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            The Ipswich, Massachusetts preserve known as Wolf Hollow is dedicated to the preservation of native wolf species. Visitors may observe grey wolves in their natural environment and learn about the place these animals occupy in the regional ecosystem.        
    
    
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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.        
    
    
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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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            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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            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.