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Where in the world: USA  /  Massachusetts  /  Ipswich

Top 15 things to do in Ipswich

1. Crane Beach

Enjoy 6 km (4 mi) of sandy beach, with dunes, clear water, and a maritime pitch pine forest at Crane Beach. Play in the water, sunbathe, or walk the 9 km (5.5 mi) of trails and boardwalks through sand dunes, forest, and salt marsh. A bar, restrooms, showers, and changing facilities are open during peak seasons, and restrooms are available year-round.
Suggested duration: 2 hours
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2. Boat Tours & Water Sports, Essex

Suggested duration: 2 hours
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3. Canobie Lake Park, Salem

Indulge your adventurous side on over 100 thrilling rides in historic Salem at Canobie Lake Park. Situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Canobie, the amusement park features an assortment of roller coasters, thrill rides, family-friendly attractions, and live entertainment. Take a ride on the stomach-dropping Yankee Cannonball, a 1930's-themed wooden roller coaster, or head to the Giant Sky Ferris Wheel to enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the park from 24 m (80 ft) up in the air.
Suggested duration: 2 hours
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4. Self-Guided Walking Tour of Benson Park, Hudson, NH

FROM $6
This self-guided Smart Phone Tour is a fun & historical journey through Benson Park, once famously known as "Benson's Wild Animal Farm", narrated by John T. Benson, the original founder of the park. This is an easy 30-minute walking tour covering about one mile of the interior of the park and you can take it anytime from 5 AM - 8 PM. You'll hear stories about the many exotic animals that once lived here including Tony the Gorilla, Betsy the Elephant, lions, tigers, monkeys, bears and more! For 60 years, daily circus entertainment and amusement rides were popular but today, it's home to the beautiful wildlife of New Hampshire. Stop by the Benson Park Store for an ice cream, cold drink, snack or a souvenir, open Fri.-Sunday, 12-4 PM. Public restrooms are available and leashed dogs are allowed.
Suggested duration: 30min - 1h
Tours from $6 › More about this tour at viator.com ›
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5. Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

Suggested duration: 2 hours
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6. Russell Orchards

Suggested duration: 2 hours
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8. Boat Tours & Water Sports, Newburyport

Suggested duration: 2 hours
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9. Newburyport Whale Watch, Newburyport

Suggested duration: 4 hours
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11. Benson Park, Hudson

Suggested duration: 2 hours
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12. Ipswich River

Suggested duration: 2 hours
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13. 1634 Meadery

Suggested duration: 2 hours
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14. Wolf Hollow

Suggested duration: 2 hours
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15. Salisbury Beach, Salisbury

Suggested duration: 2 hours
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