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Ravenswood Park

481 Western Avenue (Route 127), Gloucester, MA 01930
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Ranked #8 of 27 attractions in Gloucester
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Parks
Description: Explore a shrouded landscape of hemlock groves, a magnolia swamp, and other trees species where you'll find remnants Colonial habitation.
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Gloucester, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Pick a trail and prepare for a very different topographical experience. From the lowlying magnolia swamp trail to the rocky, ledgy vista trail that brings you to a birds eye view of the breakwater (and is worth doing at least once a season so you can have the improint of the new england seasons through the trees and across the... More

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Marblehead, Massachusetts
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

Quiet area for stretching the legs on a walk in the woods. Not too many people. More

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Gloucester, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

There's always something new to explore whenever you go. Great 4 season woodland. More

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Danvers, Massachusetts
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2011

If you like to walk interesting trails, this is the place to visit. You can go at any pace fast or slow and enjoy all nature has to offer More

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Beverly, Massachusetts, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2011

was there yesterday enjoyed it very much lots of side trails took the ledge hill trail 2 mile loop to the veiwpoint of glouster then back to the main rd then out will be checking this place out again. More

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Salem, Massachusetts
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111 helpful votes 111 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2011

This property, belonging to the Trustees of Reservations, has varied size trails to accommodate single walkers, those with dogs, or those with strollers. The woodland and coastal views are nice, and there is a family discovery center open on the weekends. More

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