Hidden Gems Places To Visit in Ipswich, Massachusetts, United States
- 5.0 1634 Meadery (50 reviews)
-Definitely add this to your Ipswich trip!
Wednesday: Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards • Breweries
The 1634 Meadery is a small craft winery making mead from local products such as honey and fruit. Come visit our beautiful tasting room constructed from 17th century barn wood, sample some wonderful mead. And then get a quick, informative tour our our production facility to find out how mead is made! We have demonstration beehive, and will educated you on bees and honey! See more..
- 4.5 Ipswich River (55 reviews)
-Stroll along Ipswich's River Walk
Bodies of Water
A new bridge has been constructed, which spans the Ipswich River. Enjoy the murals painted on the walls of the old Mill Building Complex. Alan Pearsall's painted History of Ipswich is charming, and enlightening. See more..
- 4.5 Marini Farm (34 reviews)
-Love This Place
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Farms
Experience one of the largest and most challenging corn mazes in the New England region. Travel ear to ear in 8 acres of interactive learning and adventure. Maize Quest is great fun for families, scouts, youth groups, corporate outings, and birthday parties. Many inflatables and other attractions. The maze was voted the fourth best maze in the country by Family Travel Files. Opening 10/6/2014. See more..
- 4.5 Ipswich Ale Brewery (34 reviews)
-Great Time
Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Breweries
Ipswich Ale Brewery has been a fixture on Boston's north shore since 1991 - focused on brewing tradition, innovation, and community. See more..
- 4.5 Ipswich Museum (25 reviews)
-Back to Past
Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
At the Ipswich Museum 400 years of history surround you at every turn. Our extensive collections of fine and decorative art celebrate the historical and architectural significance of Ipswich. The Ipswich Museum is located near the town center of Ipswich, Massachusetts - approximately 30 miles northeast of Boston. Ipswich was founded in 1633 and is well known for its early 17th century architecture - 58 homes built prior to 1725 are still in existence today. Our museum is anchored by two significant properties: the 1677 Whipple House and the 1800 Heard House, as well as a 17th century reproduction house, the Alexander Knight House. Both the Whipple and Heard properties are filled with original architectural detail, furnishings, and artifacts that give visitors an intimate glimpse into the lives of early Ipswich residents. The Museum is open to the public for guided tours from May through October. Please call ahead for the most up-to-date tour schedule. See more..
What's a Hidden gem?
We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.
