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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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290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938-2647

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Christine W

121

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Beautiful estate

What's going to if you have never been there. They hold special events and sometimes have concerts in the summer evenings. Very pretty to take a picnic supper on a summer night night

Date of experience: July 2018

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Tourist01801620681

Ipswich, Massachusetts

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

The Crane Estate is the Hidden Jewel of Ipswich, MA

The Crane Estate was built at the turn of the 20th century by the Crane Family who became wealthy by selling plumbing fixtures. They were from Chicago and built this incredible house overlooking the beautiful marsh and ocean. You have to put this on your...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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536kathys

Rochester, New Hampshire

17757

Reviewed November 11, 2018 via mobile

Beatiful

We stopped in because we were in the area and hadn’t been there in years. The scenery was so beautiful even this time of year. It was our first time in the castle and it was fun to imagine how it was “back in the...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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Harl3yR1d3r

Estero, Florida

19173

Reviewed November 7, 2018 via mobile

A wonderful place to walk

Beautiful well maintained grounds and a handy self guided audio tour mobile app make this a perfect sunny day walking activity. The house tour was closed for the season, but all grounds were open. I got in about 2-3 miles enjoying the last of fall...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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Timothy M

112

Reviewed November 6, 2018

Beautiful Views!

Our first trip to Maine, but this was a nice stop. Up on a hill, there are tremendous views from every angle. It's more so a big fancy house than a castle, but its interesting self-guided tour gives insight into how people lived during that...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Betsy K

5810

Reviewed November 6, 2018

Panoramic view

I went to the Crane Estate Art show November 4,2018. Although I live in town and have a beach sticker, I go to the beach often, but I hadn’t been up to the castle for years. The events are usually expensive! So I had forgotten...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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tigerseye

Washington DC, District of Columbia

5862

Reviewed October 13, 2018

Last visit over 50 years ago, still memorable!

When I was a youngster, my parents took me on a tour of the estate and beach which I remember to this day. I went back to see it again on a vacation with Mrs. Tigerseye. The estate grounds are still as terrific as I...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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CatzB64

Newark

344

Reviewed September 7, 2018

Crane Estate Stunning Views

We attended a wedding at the Crane Estate last weekend. It was held in the Italian Gardens on the Estate. Weather temperature was warm with a little breeze. The green have beautiful displays a flowers and greenery. The only issue I noticed would be difficulty...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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Nathalie M

71

Reviewed August 28, 2018

Great view - a very special place to be on a summer night!

We thoroughly enjoyed the dancing on Thursday nights. Do take a walk down the whole length of the grand alley and walk down to the Renaissance garden.

Date of experience: August 2018

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Albert C

336

Reviewed August 27, 2018

Concerts on Thursday nights should not be missed

a wonderful estate at which they offer concerts throughout the summer. Bring chairs and a blanket to have a wonderful time!

Date of experience: August 2018

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Cathy F

Is the "Guest of the Cranes" tour, Handicap Accessible. Does it have an Elevator or are their stairs to negotiate. Can only the first floor be toured? Is their a video for those who can't reach the second floor? Thank You.

May 23, 2017|

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Hi Cathy. I went for the yoga experience, but I don't recall seeing elevators. I had to walk up steps to get into the castle but I would be shocked if they had no handicap accessible amenities. Google "thetrustees" and visit... More

javaandjazz

Hi, Richie. What would you like to know about this attraction? Hi, What are the days and hours for a tour? The website is confusing? Is it only sat-sun in Mau for a tour? Thanks, Richie

May 2, 2017|

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yes, the hours posted are accurate. There are limited times and days to visit, but you can drive out to this place most days and drive through the estate grounds, get out and walk around or just go siteseeing as a hike.

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