Saugus Iron Works, Massachusetts, United States
4.5 (151 reviews) Spent Ranking #1 in Saugus Historic Sites
Hidden Gem!
In the 1600's, on the banks of the Saugus River, something extraordinary happened. Explore the place where European iron makers brought their special skills to a young Massachusetts colony. This nine-acre National Park includes working waterwheels, hot forges, mills, an historic 17th century home and a lush river basin.
Address
244 Central St, Saugus, MA 01906-2188
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Website
http://www.nps.gov/sair/index.htm
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 6:03
User Ratings
4.5 based on (151 reviews)
Excellent
69%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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Reviews
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5Lou L 5:00 PM Sep 10, 2020
Informative Site, Awesome Rangers!
If you're visiting Salem, this is a stop you should make! While it takes you out of the witch trials realm, the initial building you see when you park is very similar to the "Witch House" in Salem, given the architecture style of the time. Huge disclaimer, the site is open on a very limited basis due to Covid. What gave this site such a strong rating for me was the rangers on site. They're "roaming" rangers, so there are a few that walk the grounds to answer questions. I would call ahead to see if any events are going on the day you plan on visiting, because there are some blacksmithing demonstrations that occur during this. Otherwise, they show you how iron was made and how the tools impacted every day life in early colonial America. Its a really fun site to visit, I'm sure kids would really enjoy it once its back up and running in its entirety. Its tucked away in a small town, we didn't see too many restaurants on our way in so pack snacks. The site is much larger than it looks, and there is some construction going on so be prepared to walk a bit.
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4M.Sue 5:00 PM Jan 6, 2020
Great tour, full of history
I took the tour and was highly impressed with the amount of information and history strewn throughout the tour and the location. Great for adults or kids. The iron mill was my favorite part but being able to explore the property after the tour was just as wonderful!
