While swimming and sunbathing are the main draws, Crane Beach is a four-season playground where walkers, hikers, birdwatchers, citizen scientists,students, and more come to enjoy the great outdoors. Don’t miss more than five miles of trails that wind through coastal dunes and shield the inland areas from storm waves and flooding. The interior of Castle Neck is home to the North Shore’s largest pitch pine forest, and exquisite hiking awaits.
Ipswich Ale Brewery - 2 Soffron Ln, Ipswich True North Ale Company - 116 County Rd, Ipswich RiverWalk Brewing Co. - 40 Parker St, Newburyport Newburyport Brewing Company - 4 New Pasture Rd, Newburyport
Ipswich has long been known as the home of the fried clam, having been the hub of the clam-processing industry in the 1940s. If you’re searching for the finest local seafood and clams in Ipswich, you’ve come to the right place at The Clam Box, which has been serving New England families for over 85 years. The Clam Box is a nationally-recognized New England landmark built in 1935, shaped like a tall trapezoidal to-go box with flaps tipped open on the top.