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Location
Ipswich is a historic coastal town in Essex County, Massachusetts, located along the Ipswich River about 30 miles northeast of Boston. It features rolling farmland, tidal marshes, and beaches along Plum Island Sound and Crane Beach.
History
Founded in 1634, Ipswich is famous for its colonial architecture and early settlement history. The town played a key role in pre-Revolutionary dissent and remains home to more First Period houses than any other town in America.
Attractions
Visitors enjoy Crane Beach, Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, and the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary. Ipswich is also known for its seafood, historic inns, and scenic rural roads.