Location: Ipswich
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The 6 Best Nature & Parks in Ipswich, Massachusetts (MA)
Ipswich is a coastal town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 13,175 at the 2010 census. Home to Willowdale State Forest and Sandy Point State Reservation, Ipswich includes the southern part of Plum Island. A residential community with a vibrant tourism industry, the town is famous for its clams, celebrated annually at the Ipswich Chowderfest, and for Crane Beach, a barrier beach near the Crane estate. Ipswich was incorporated as a town in 1634.
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1. Hamlin Reservation
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
This former coastal farmland now welcomes visitors to a broad salt marsh and a dike path that leads to a loop trail around Eagle Island.
2. Wolf Hollow
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4.5 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By maryaK5333RG - Boston, United States
This was my son‘s 16th birthday activity, must purchase 10 tickets for $100. The value of this private tour is worth much more! Our party consisted of 10-ages range from 6 to 68. Every person Completely enjoyed the experience!
3. Ipswich River
4. Crane Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 548 reviews
Enjoy the Northeast's most spectacular beach and follow trails and boardwalks through a landscape of sand dunes and salt marsh.
Reviewed By WellTraveled3 - Lexington, United States
Crane's Beach is one of the nicest beaches in Massachusetts, which can be accessed year-round. Great trails or explore in the dunes as well. An entrance fee is charged ($10 per car, $5 for Crane's Beach trustee members).
5. Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
This mix of salt marsh and coastal islands is perfect for kayakers and other boaters, who can also follow trails that explore Choate Island and Long Island.
6. Sandy Point State Reservation
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By BostonEsan - Las Vegas, United States
IMO this is one of the best beaches north of Boston. It is a 5 mile protected stretch of pristine white sand beach on one side and salt flats for bird watching on the other. It gets busy in the summer so come early but in the winter it is nearly empty and an amazing place for a bike ride, run, bird watch or walk along the beach.
