Take This Amazing 2-Day Getaway In Massachusetts If You Need A Break From Real Life
By Melissa Mahoney|Published November 01, 2022
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Melissa Mahoney
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and have a deep love for photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world. Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream!
It’s so nice to live in a state where you can staycation in either the mountains, by the sea, in the city, or in a small town. So, if you’re in need of some R&R, why not take a two-day getaway in Massachusetts to the gorgeous seaside town of Ipswich? You’ll never want to leave this town with all its historical sites, a wolf sanctuary, nature, breweries, and more.
Located in Essex county, Ipswich is a beautiful coastal town that's home to over 13,000 people. The town is best known as home to Crane Beach and the Crane Estate (pictured here).
If you decide to come to Ipswich for a two-day getaway (and we strongly suggest you do), one place you may consider staying at is the Ipswich Inn Bed & Breakfast.
Set in a house built by Civil War veteran Robert Jordan in 1863, the inn certainly has all the historic charms you may be looking for in a town like Ipswich.
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Ipswich Inn offers comfortable accommodations and each room has its own unique feel. A stay here also includes a delicious farm breakfast you won't want to miss.
While you're here in town on a two-day getaway, it's time to explore! And a trip to Ipswich would not be complete without a visit to Castle Hill at the Crane Estate.
Once a gentleman's farm in the late 1800s, it was transformed into a country estate in the early 1900s. The gorgeous grounds, mansion, and views wow anyone who visits.
If you've ever wanted to get up close and personal with a gray wolf, you can have your chance at Wolf Hollow. This sanctuary offers a one-of-a-kind experience to visitors.
Here at Wolf Hollow, you'll have the opportunity to learn about gray wolves and see them up close by taking a tour.
You should also carve out some time to stop at Sandy Point State Reservation. This 77-acre preserve may be small but it's packed with plenty of beauty to ooh and aah over.
