Ipswich is a coastal town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. Home to Willowdale State Forest and Sandy Point State Reservation, Ipswich includes the southern part of Plum Island and Plum Island State Park. A residential community with a vibrant tourism industry, the town is famous for its clams, celebrated annually at the Ipswich Chowderfest and also for Crane Beach, a beautiful barrier beach near the Crane estate.

Attractions

• Castle Hill (1928)
• John Heard House (c. 1800)
• John Whipple House (1677)