FINAL-1 Wed, Jun 21, 2017 8:03:55 PM DESTINATION IPSWICH WHERE TO GO • WHAT TO SEE • WHAT TO DO Nicole Goodhue Boyd Nicole The Salem News PHOTO/ FINAL-1 Wed, Jun 21, 2017 8:03:57 PM S2 • Friday, June 23, 2017 June • Friday, DESTINATION IPSWICH DESTINATION Trust in Our Family Business The Salem News • News Salem The Marcorelle’s Fine Wine, Liquor & Beer Specializing in beverage catering, functions and delivery since 1935. 30 Central Street, Ipswich, MA 01938, Phone: 978-356-5400 Proud retailer of Ipswich Ale Brewery products Visit ipswichalebrewery.com for brewery tour & restaurant hours. FINAL-1 Wed, Jun 21, 2017 8:03:58 PM S3 The Salem News • News Salem The Family Owned & Operated Since 1922 IPSWICH DESTINATION • Send someone flowers, make someone happy • Colorful Hanging Baskets and 23, 2017 June • Friday, colorful flowering plants for all summer beauty • Annuals and Perennials galore • Fun selection of quality succulents & air plants • Walk in cut flower cooler • Creative Floral Arrangements • One of a Kind Gifts & Cards Friend us on www.gordonblooms.com 24 Essex Rd. l Ipswich, MA l 978.356.2955 FINAL-1 Wed, Jun 21, 2017 8:03:58 PM S4 RECREATION • Friday, June 23, 2017 June • Friday, DESTINATION IPSWICH DESTINATION The Salem News • News Salem The File photos The rooftop views from the Great House at the Crane Estate Crane Beach is one of the most popular go-to spots for playing on the sand and in the water. include the “allee” that leads to the Atlantic Ocean. Explore the sprawling waterways and trails Visitors looking to get through the end of October. a 200-mile recreation outdoors in Ipswich may There are other Trust- trail, also travels through want to try the waters at ees properties in Ipswich Ipswich as well as several Crane Beach, or watch with hiking trails, includ- other towns in this part of birds at the Hamlin Res- ing Greenwood Farm and the state. ervation, two Trustees of Appleton Farms. One cannot forget the Reservations properties. Greenwood Farm fea- Essex County Greenbelt Crane Beach is also tures 2.5 miles of easy Association, which is the the spot for hiking trails, walking trails, with largest land conservator which pass through pine views of the historic First in Essex County. Trails groves on their way to the Period Paine House, and abound throughout Green- Essex River. The beach can the broad estuary of the belt’s properties. also be used by equestri- Ipswich River extending Boating and kayaking ans and dog walkers from beyond. are popular in Ipswich, October through March, There are beautiful trails in both the bay and on with permits required for that reach an overlook at Ipswich River. both activities. Appleton Farms, where Foote Brothers Canoe & Above Crane Beach, on visitors can also admire Kayak Rental rents canoes Castle Hill, there are a the dairy herd and a store and kayaks for trips on the number of trails to walk. where they can buy dairy Ipswich River, which winds Tours of the Crane Estate’s products made on the through the Willowdale Great House, which farm. Easy walking trails State Forest. includes rooftop views can be found on the 6 miles Paddlers finish an Ipswich River canoe trip at Foote Brothers Canoe & Kayak Rental. For anyone looking to of the ocean and nearby of footpaths, bridle paths spend a long day on the islands, and a tree-lined and farm roads that criss- off Linebrook Road offers the 100-acre Hood Pond. Palmer State Park and the water, Foote can transport “allee” that sweeps down cross the farm. 40 miles of trails, as well The eastern block of Ipswich River. paddlers upstream so they to the sea, are available Willowdale State Forest as fishing and boating on the forest abuts Bradley The Bay Circuit Trail, can drift back. FINAL-1 Wed, Jun 21, 2017 8:04:00 PM S5 The Salem News • News Salem The THE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH OF IPSWICH Festival Greek 2017 IPSWICH DESTINATION CELEBRATING OVER 100 YEARS OF TRADITION • Roasted Lamb • Greek Specialties • Shish-Ka-Bob • Greek Salads • Home Made Greek Pastries • Family & Children Entertainment • And Much More! Sat, July 8 1pm-11pm / Sun, July 9 1pm-Dusk 23, 2017 June • Friday, THE HELLENIC CENTER, IPSWICH, MA Junction of Routes 133 and 1A, Ipswich, MA • Take Exit 20N on Route 128 • Admission $5.00 (valid for both days) • Children under 10 are still free • Plenty of FREE Parking www.greekfestivalipswich.weebly.com FINAL-1 Wed, Jun 21, 2017 8:04:01 PM S6 HISTORY Step back to the First Period • Friday, June 23, 2017 June • Friday, BY WILL BROADDUS point of departure for visit- governor, and Anne was STAFF WRITER ing First Period homes, the daughter of Thomas which were built between Dudley, another governor of Anyone who wants to 1626 and 1725. There are 60 Massachusetts. see the beauty of Ipswich, of these in Ipswich — more The house that stands while also exploring the than any other town in the there now was built some- town’s history, should pick country — many of which time before 1652 by Corne- up a self-guided audio tour are clustered downtown. lius Waldo, who sold it to at the Ipswich Visitor Cen- They include the Lummus John Caldwell two years ter inside the Hall Haskell House at 41 High St., which later. House. was originally built in 1686 The Kingsbury House DESTINATION IPSWICH DESTINATION Ipswich was settled in before being rebuilt in the at 52 High St. features an 1633 and is one of the oldest 18th century. It was recently impressive, broad façade towns in Massachusetts, restored and includes many and several chimneys, and which means there’s a lot of First Period features. was built around 1660 by history to explore. The Waldo Caldwell Henry Kingsbury. It was The Hall Haskell House House at 33 High St. was purchased in 1669 by Rob- at 36 South Main St. embod- originally the address of ert Lord Jr., a member of ies a lot of Ipswich history Simon Bradstreet, whose the family for whom Lord in its own structure, which wife, Anne Bradstreet, was Square in Ipswich is named. The Salem News • News Salem The dates back through a series America’s first poet. The Thomas Lord House of incarnations and owners They were a power couple; at 17 High St. was built in Staff file photos to 1691. Simon eventually served as 1658, and stayed in the fam- Ipswich Museum President Stephanie Gaskins stands inside the Whipple House. The house is That makes it a great Massachusetts Bay Colony’s ily for many generations. filled with artifacts from the 17th and 18th centuries. OUR HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT Equal Housing Lender. NMLS ID# 797018 Member FDIC. Has terms UNLIKE any other, MORE time to USE and REPAY. APPLY IN PERSON OR ONLINE. Danvers • Essex • Gloucester • Ipswich • Newburyport • Rowley 888-667-3697 • firstipswich.com FINAL-1 Wed, Jun 21, 2017 8:04:03 PM S7 The Salem News • News Salem The DESTINATION IPSWICH DESTINATION • Friday, June 23, 2017 23, 2017 June • Friday, The Whipple House, built by Capt. John Whipple, is owned by the Ipswich Museum. The Daniel Lummus House on High Street was originally built in 1686 in the neighborhood where poet Anne Bradstreet lived and wrote. Ipswich Museum’s Whip- with 17th- and 18th-century Jeffreys Neck Road dates Ipswich, including the built during the Federal the end of his success- ple House was originally furnishings and decorative to 1694, while the Shatswell Treadwell-Hale House at 52 Period, had a mansard roof ful career as a merchant, built as a townhouse, near arts. Cottage at 52 Jeffreys Neck North Main St., which dates added in 1870. distillery owner and politi- the center of town, by Capt. Not all the First Period Road dates to 1650. back to the 18th century. The 1800 Heard House, cian. The home is filled John Whipple, with the old- homes in Ipswich are down- History didn’t end in The beautiful Capt. Israel another one of Ipswich with original architectural est part of the home dating town. For those visiting by 1725, of course, and houses Pulcifer House at 6 Meet- Museum’s properties, was detail, furnishings and to 1677. The house is filled car, the Paine House at 47 continued to be built in inghouse Green, originally built by John Heard toward artifacts. 47th Annual Olde Ipswich Days ART & CRAFT FAIR th th July 28 & 29th / 10 – 5pm • July 30 / 10 – 4pm H Over 55 Exhibitors H Food • Entertainment • Free Parking • South Green, Ipswich • Rtes. 1A & 133 FINAL-1 Wed, Jun 21, 2017 8:10:01 PM S8 FOOD & DRINK • Friday, June 23, 2017 June • Friday, DESTINATION IPSWICH DESTINATION The Salem News • News Salem The CYNTHIA AUGUST IMAGES/Courtesy photos Executive chef and co-owner Brian Rossi General Manager Chris DeStefano SALT’s kitchen heats up with new chef BY MICHAEL CRONIN intimate dining space, the put a lot of care into their STAFF WRITER clean rustic aesthetic, the work. They make it feel like friendly service from our a family.” There are new faces team, the exceptional menu Chef Rossi is excited to behind the counter at SALT and craft cocktails all com- take SALT to the next level, Kitchen and Rum Bar, and bine to make a visit to SALT DeStefano said. they’re staying true to the a very delicious and memo- “He is passionate and has restaurant’s rustic atmo- rable experience.” big plans. We have great sphere and specialty food Just recently, the Ipswich conversations about how that have earned the Market restaurant added a new to make SALT even better, Street location a strong member to its team: Brian but one of the things that I following.