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My Hometown Ipswich, Massachusetts
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Kimberly Fitzgerald
I grew up in the small seaside town. Ipswich , Massachusetts. It is well known for its fried clams and historical houses.. but.. there is soooo much more. Lets take a look at the things that I find so special in my hometown as well as hidden secrets ...
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Best Seafood and Pizza in New England
 
Oh, The houses
 
best hidden secrets
 
Movies, Ed Sharon and other special moments for our town
 
Crocker Snow Sr

Best Seafood and Pizza in New England

ok, we are known for our Steamers and fried Clams.. but we have the best pizza joint eva!!

 
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Known for its food and fun, I miss this place. Fried seafood plates overflow here. So does the beer!
Choate Bridge Pub | Restaurant | Pub | Ipswich, MA
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i must say they have the best wonderfully fried seafood .. but, they have the best lobster rolls in town. you have to love the buildings facade.
Clam Box Ipswich Seafood - Clam Box of Ipswich
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I cannot tell you how many times I have been here. I grew up on this stuff, so to speak.
Home | Riverview Pizza | Ipswich, MA
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Oh, The houses

 
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this includes a list of most of the historical houses in Ipswich
Historic Houses and Buildings of Ipswich
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here you will find everything about Ipswich.. Tell em Austin sent you
The Ipswich Visitor Center
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imagine??
Within These Walls | Smithsonian Institution
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has a beautiful pond and garden area as well
1 South Green, the Captain John Whipple House (1677 / 1690)
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and there is the new stuff
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best hidden secrets

I'd like that you acknowledge that we townies have a lot of secrets of tales and myth. I think it's safe to assume that we haven't told anyone all of our best secrets. Our best kept secrets are probably right here in our little slice of paradise.we t...

 
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Crane Beach.. spent many adays here
This Underrated U.S. Town With Caribbean-Like Beaches Is In A Surprising Place
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always been a fun spot to visit. its free
The Devil’s Footprint
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Besutiful as a wedding venue, concert, or just a stroll around the grounds. i spent alot of time here
The Crane Estate at Castle Hill (1928)
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It just keeps getting better doesn't it
The “Birthplace of American Independence”
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its not just the name of a restaurant its the oldest Bridge in Massachusetts
The Choate Bridge
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Movies, Ed Sharon and other special moments for our town

tThis town isn't all that sleepy. It's not as sleepy as it looks in Hollywood movies. I can share a few facts, including visits from many popular celebrities.

 
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I missed it, but I did get a full glimpse into the day from friends and family that were there.
Ed Sheeran Visits Ipswich, Massachusetts, to Film a Music Video for his New Song "Old Phone" - Northshore Magazine
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Crocker Snow Sr

Since I started this new endeavor, I have thought about how I can represent my hometown best. I saw a lot of things that your typical citizen didn't get to see. Why? I grew up on the Snow estate. The man who is responsible for Logan Airport and havin...

 
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Crocker Snow, Aviation Pioneer. He did amazing work, including creating Logan Airport and the first airstrip in Massachusetts.
Crocker Snow, Aviation Pioneer
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and there he is having Tea with his lovely wife Janice. She is another subject all together.and there he is having Tea with his lovely wife Janice. she is another subject all together.
Crocker Snow
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Well, I could go on forever about this man.
In the Museum: The Papers of Crocker Snow
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