'''Ipswich'''[http://www.town.ipswich.ma.us/] is a seaside town in Massachusetts.
Get in
By car
Interstate 495 to Route 1 to Route 1A. Ipswich is on Route 1A.
By train
Mass Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)[http://www.mbta.com] provides rail service between Ipswich and Boston via the Newburyport/Rockport line [http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/rail/lines/?route=NBRYROCK].
By air
Logan International Airport in Boston and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Manchester, New Hampshire.
Get around
'''Ipswich Essex Explorer''', [http://www.ipswich-essexexplorer.com/]. Provides weekend service during the summer to Essex, Crane Beach, and other nearby attractions.
See
'''Wolf Hollow''', 114 Essex Road, Phone: 978-356-0216, (''Fax: 978-356-0724''), [http://www.wolfhollowipswich.org/]. Hour long presentations Sa,Su 1:30PM (weather permitting). See wolves and learn about them. Admission $6.00 Adults, $5.00 Seniors, $4.50 Children (Ages 3-17).
'''Castle Hill''', Argilla Road, Phone: 978-356-4351, [http://www.thetrustees.org/pages/287_castle_hill.cfm]. Daily 8AM-sunset. Historical estate and nature preserve.
'''Ipswich Historical Society''', 54 South Main Street, Phone: (978) 356-2811, [http://www.ipswichmuseum.net/]. Historic houses and more.
Do
'''Crane Beach''', Argilla Road, Phone: 978-356-4354, ''( email: mailto:castlehill@ttor.org )'', [http://www.thetrustees.org/pages/294_crane_beach.cfm]. 8AM-dusk. A 1200 acre reservation of beachfront, dunes and maritime forests with 5.5 miles of raised boardwalk trails. Crane Beach's '''annual sand sculpture''' competition "Sandblast!" is held every August. In-season: Lifeguards and rangers, bike rack, bathhouses with toilets and changing area, outside showers, Store (refreshments and merchandise), picnic tables, drinking water fountains, transportation for mobility-impaired and challenged visitors. Off-season: portable toilets.
'''Willowdale State Park''', Linebrook Road, ''Main entrance off of Route 1 hear Hood Pond'', 978 887-5931, [http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/wild.htm]. Hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing on 40 miles of trails, fishing and boating on Hood Pond.
Arts & Culture
'''IpswichArts.com'''. Official Arts & Culture Website : Ipswich, Massachusetts [http://www.ipswicharts.com]
History
'''Ipswich375.org'''. Ipswich will celebrate its 375th Anniversary with special events, talks, tours, outdoor activities, and performances that recognize and promote the town_fs rich heritage, diversity, and community, and persuade visitors to discover historic Ipswich in 2009. [http://www.ipswichma375.org]
Buy
Ipswich Pottery. ttp://www.ipswichpottery.com/. Fine pottery
Luna Tuna. ttp://www.lunatunagallery.com/. Eclectic Artifacts Handcrafted by Local and Global Artisans
Mimi Gifts. ttp://www.mimi-gifts.com/. Artful gifts for you and your home
Otisrein. ttp://www.otisrein.com/. A variety of media including hand-painted ceramics, wood-block prints, and oil paintings
Zenobia. ttp://www.ipswicharts.com/gift-shops/zenobia.html. An emporium
Eat
'''1640 Hart House''', 51 Linebrook Road, (978) 356-1640, [http://www.1640harthouse.com/]. Restaurant & Tavern. Lunch, Dinner. Built in 1640, the house, originally one-room, is one of the oldest in the country.
'''Choate Bridge Pub and Restaurant''', 3 South Main Street, (978) 356-2931, [http://www.ipswichma.com/choatepub/].
'''Eddie's Restaurant''', 40 Essex Rd, Rte 133, (978) 356-6450, [http://www.eddiesrestaurant.com].
'''Ithaki Mediterranean Cuisine''', 25 Hammatt Street, (978) 356-0099, [http://www.ithakicuisine.com/].
'''Marco Polo Restaurant and Lounge''', 141 High Street, (978) 356-0277, [http://www.marcopolodining.com/].
'''Zabaglione Restaurant''', 10 Central St, (978) 356-5466, [http://www.zabaglioneristorante.com].
Drink
Sleep
'''Inn At Castle Hill''', 280 Argilla Rd, (978) 412-2555.
'''Arbor Inn Motel''', 153 High St, (978) 356-0220.
'''Paws with Inn Too''', 189 High St, (978) 356-0343.
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