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Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

290 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938
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Ranked #2 of 10 attractions in Ipswich
5.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: Experience the grandeur of a seaside estate and its marvelously landscaped grounds, notable for a broad, undulating lawn running down to the shore.
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Gloucester, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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“Experience history”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Take a tour of the house and grounds. Not only are they beautiful, but you get to experience how the wealthy lived at their summer "cottage." More

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Ipswich, Massachusetts
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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“Christmas tour”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

nice opportunity to view rooms in mansion decorated for Christmas More

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Newburyport, Massachusetts
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“history bufff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

a living legend and I love castles and the background to the present existance More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“The view is spectacular”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

Be sure to walk the expansive grounds, especially the cascading lawn down to the ocean, and imagine what life there must have been like. More

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Boston
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“a full day”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

the castle is beautiful but the grounds more so, you can walk for hours More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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130 reviews 130 reviews
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110 helpful votes 110 helpful votes
“A Top Trustees Attraction”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

Spectacular grounds, interesting old mansion, all very well maintained. A highlight of a trip to Ipswich. More

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Ipswich, Massachusetts, United States
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Grand in every way...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

The grounds, the views... outstanding, catch a concert. Dwell in the gardens. More

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Amesbury, Massachusetts
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Such elegance”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

A majestic mansion overlooking the ocean. Great place for weddings or special events. The surrounding area makes for a nice drive and walk on the beach. More

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Ellsworth, Maine
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45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
“A beautiful castle to visit and a wonderful place to have your wedding.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012

Before you enter Crane 's beach you will see that there is a sign for Castle Hill on the left. There is an entrance fee but it's worth it. Beautifully landscaped.Tours offered. In the movie,"Witches of Eastwick" Castle Hill was prominently featured. Castle Hill is a wonderful, yet expensive place to have a wedding.You may also rent an outdoor space... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“JUST ELEGANT....ONE OF MY FAV SPOTS ON THE NORTH SHORE”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2012

The summer concert series is unsurpassed...the home, the grounds, the views..stellar ! More

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