Alise & Andrew
Things To Do
Castle Hill - The Crane Estate
When to Visit: GREAT HOUSE Tuesday – Sunday 10AM – 4PM (last tour at 3PM) Self-guided tours of the first floor are free with entrance to Castle Hill. Guided tours are available first-come, first serve at an additional cost. GROUNDS: Open year-round, daily, 8am to sunset. Allow a minimum of 2½ hours (including Great House and Casino Complex, 6 hours if also visiting Crane Beach and the Crane Wildlife Refuge.)
Crane Beach
Enjoy the Northeast's most spectacular beach and follow trails and boardwalks through a landscape of sand dunes and salt marsh. There's more to see here than sun and sand. Crane Beach is managed for both recreation and conservation – people and ecology – through careful planning. More than five miles of trails wind through coastal dunes here, which shield inland areas from storm waves and flooding. And, Castle Neck is the site of the North Shore's largest pitch pine forest.
Agawam Boat and Fishing Charters
Essex River Cruises & Charters
Welcome Aboard! Since 1992 Essex River Cruises and Charters has offered interesting, informative, narrated cruises, corporate outings, cruises for weddings and celebrations, clambakes and catering, and group and chartered cruises from May - October. Discover the beauty and heritage of Essex, Massachusetts and the Great Marsh, as we cruise the pristine sheltered waters of the Essex River.
Ipswich Ale Brewer's Table
Ipswich Ale Brewer’s Table features 15 tap lines and a diverse menu with a mix of tastes ranging from brewpub to New American cuisine.
1634 Meadery
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Clam Box of Ipswich
This shack, located in a shingled building that resembles an open- topped clam box, is hands-down the best place for fried clams anywhere. Be prepared to wait in line but we promise you it’s worth it!
Russell Orchards
If you are returning from Crane Beach, you should definitely stop at the adorable farm tucked away from Argilla Road; it has delicious locally grown fresh fruit and veggies.
Virgilio's Italian Bakery
pick up a sandwich on a St. Joseph's roll
Hammond Castle Museum
Visitors to Hammond Castle Museum are welcome to explore the castle on a self-guided tour of many rooms including the great hall, indoor courtyard, Renaissance dining room, two guest bedrooms, the inventions exhibit room, the library, the War room, the kitchens, the Natalie Hays Hammond exhibit room, servants quarters, as well as several smaller rooms and passage ways including a secret passageway.