Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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43 DECEMBER 2019 known spot to bird watch, stroll a sandy beach, and enjoy unimpeded ocean views. Keep a look out for the harbor seals that occasion- ally bask on the rocks. Parker River Wildlife Refuge Rd., 978-462-4481 Castle Hill at the Crane Estate Tour the 59-room Stuart-style mansion, wander the lushly land- scaped grounds, or stroll down the Grand Allee and enjoy its sweeping views over Ipswich Bay. 290 Argilla Rd., 978-356-4351, thetrustees.org Crane Beach Widely acclaimed as perhaps the best beach on the North Shore, Crane Beach offers walking trails, wildlife sightings, and breathtaking panoramas all year round. Argilla Rd., 978-356-4354, thetrustees.org Ipswich Museum and the Whipple House With collections of furniture, fine and decorative arts, textiles, domestic objects, and photos from the town's earliest days up to the present, the museum is an engaging look at Ipswich's long history. Across the street, the Whipple House lets visitors wander an authentic First period home. 54 South Main St., 978-356-2811, ipswichmuseum.org Wolf Hollow Visit this nonprofit wolf sanctuary to observe the facility's pack of 10 gray wolves and learn about the dangers facing their cousins in the wild. Open only on weekends. 114 Essex Rd., 978-356-0216, wolfhollowipswich.org S H O P + R E N E W Betsy Frost Designs Browse nature- inspired jewelry designed by a local artists. Strings of blue sapphire, freshwater pearls nestled on silver mussel shells, and sunburst medallions inspired by the mansion on Castle Hill all evoke the beauty of the North shore. 4 Market St., 978-356-4040, betsyfrostdesign.com Ipswich Inn Bed and Breakfast This charming inn opens its breakfast room to the public, serving reasonably priced, scratch- made breakfast favorites to loyal locals in the know. 2 East St., 978-356- 2431, ipswichinn.com Henry Bear's Park Children of all ages will be delighted by the carefully curated selection of toys, games, and puzzles that encourage exploration, connection, and play. 3 Market St., 978-356-3636, henrybear.com Haircrafters New at this salon, which has been in business for 75 years, is their skin and nail services. 15 Market St., Ipswich, 978-356-2776, haircraftersipswich. om Cellar Door A cozy and welcoming culinary shop bursting with olive oil, artisan bread, craft beer, imported pasta, local honey, and much more. 1 North Main St., 978-356-9463, cellardooripswich.com Marini Farm 4 M A R K E T S T R E E T | I P S W I C H J E W E L RY * C LOT H I N G * G I F TS B E T S Y F R O S T D E S I G N . C O M V I N TA G E O R N A M E N T J E W E L R Y C O L L E C T I O N