

The farm includes 120 acres of fields, gardens, and orchards. Russell Orchards features fruit picking, a petting zoo, a winery, and a farm store with delicious local foods. Facilities and services at the beach include lifeguards and rangers, bathhouses, the Crane Beach Store, and transportation for mobility-impaired visitors.Īs you ride to Crane Beach, enjoy the stunningly beautiful salt marshes they are the prime habitat for plovers, herons, egrets, gulls, foxes, coyote, and deer. You can also sample downtown Ipswich’s unique blend of dining and shopping spots.Ĭrane Beach, with over 5 miles of sandy beach is one of the most picturesque beaches in all of New England. Across the street, visit the 1800 Heard House Museum to learn about the life of a family in the 19th century China trade.


Two blocks from the Ipswich Train Station, you can visit one fine example-the 1677 Whipple House. For instance, downtown Ipswich has some of the oldest houses in the country-the largest collection anywhere of these “first period” (1625–1725) homes. Ipswich’s most famous attraction is spectacular Crane Beach, but be sure you also explore some of the area’s lesser-known charms. With so much to see and do, your visit to Ipswich and Essex will be fun-filled and unique, whether you’re a beach-goer, an outdoor adventurer, or a history buff.
