From Boston: Crane Estate, Cupola Tour & Historic Ipswich｜United States

Begin your journey with a train ride from North Station in Boston to Ipswich. Meet your guide and begin your downtown walking tour. Stroll along Market Street and take in the quaint charm of this historic town while your guide shares the fascinating stories behind Ipswich’s landmarks.

Admire the Ipswich Riverwalk Mural, a visual history of Ipswich from its founding to the present day. See the Choate Bridge, the oldest double stone-arch bridge in America, and Spark’s Tavern, the site of the last witchcraft trials in town (all acquitted).

Visit John Appleton’s House, home of a leader in the 1687 revolt against taxation without representation. Learn why Ipswich is known as the Birthplace of American Independence. Stop by Dr. Thomas Manning’s House, a stop on the Underground Railroad.

Explore Meeting House Green and North Green, the heart of historic Ipswich, marking the original Puritan settlement.

After your guided walk, enjoy free time for lunch, independent exploration, and shopping at the many antique shops in downtown Ipswich.

Next, board the bus and head to Crane Estate. Experience their most “Instagrammable” tour, the Cupola with a view. Discover the exterior and interior design of the Great House, including insights into the Crane family history.

Hear stories of servant life and how the estate operated. Step out onto the roof for panoramic views of the surrounding grounds and the Atlantic Ocean.