Ipswich Area Information

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Ipswich is an historic coastal residential community and popular tourist destination located on the North Shore of Massachusetts Bay. 

Ipswich has numerous homes that date back to the early 17th century and its notable residents have included Anne Bradstreet, the first American poetess; and more recently, John Updike, noted author, as well as comedian and actor, Chevy Chase.

Points of interest include Appleton Farms, the oldest working farm in the United States; Crane Beach, a 1,234 acre conservation and recreation property that consists of a four mile long sand beach, dunes, a maritime pitch pine forest and an impressive mansion that was designed by David Adler and built in 1927 by Chicago industrialist Richard Crane and is now open to the public; Willowdale State Forest; and Sandy Point State Reservation that includes the southern tip of Plum Island and Plum Island State Park.

The Ipswich Estuary is home to a myriad of migrating birds and has made Ipswich famous for its clams. The Ipswich River is a protected, recreational waterway that also serves as a fresh water drinking source for Ipswich and neighboring communities.

Ipswich boasts one of the best public high schools in the Boston area. The Ipswich Public Schools are also considered to have one of the best performing arts programs. The middle school and high school are housed in the same building and share the library, the cafeteria, performing arts facilities and athletic resources which include tennis courts, a baseball diamond, a football field, and a running track.

MBTA Commuter Rail provides service from Boston's North Station with the Ipswich station on its Newburyport branch of the Newburyport/Rockport Line. Ipswich Essex Explorer provides weekend service during the summer to Crane Beach, downtown Essex and other nearby attractions.