Hi Friends!
This past weekend, I was able travel to Ipswich, MA to attend Soulfest which was one of the things on my 40 by 40 list! It was so much fun going to a multiple day music festival! While I was in the area, I loved so many of the surrounding towns that I thought I’d share about it.
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If you enjoy old homes and quaint towns, heading to Ipswich is a no brainer. The houses made me drool and the landscapes were just as beautiful. Pretty gardens, old farms, and right near the ocean. So within a couple minutes, we could have been at the beach, shopping in a quaint town, going to a polo match, or even sailing the seas.
We stayed in a BEAUTIFUL airbnb that was the chauffeur’s quarters at a mansion. You can check it out here. One of my favorite parts of the stay was that they gave us a private tour of the gardens!
This is the house!
This is the chauffeurs quarters where we stayed:
We spent one of the mornings visiting Newburyport, MA. The town is so quaint and beautiful and also has plenty of beaches you can go to if you’d prefer a day on the sand.
You could also visit Gloucester or Essex!
We really enjoyed breakfast at the Ipswich Inn Bed and Breakfast. It did take a while to have breakfast served, but we didn’t mind because we met up with our friends Kori and Kristine so there was plenty of time to chat. Mary Grace and I went to Fox Creek Tavern for dinner which we loved. The design is beautiful, the food was delicious, and the server was so attentive and kind. We also had lunch at Street, and enjoyed that, too!
We went to quite a few concerts at the music festival, but we also were able to fit in another 40 by 40 by going sailing on the ocean for the first time. We went on the Fame of Salem with Kori and Kristine after breakfast and a tour of Gordon college where Kori works (loved it!).
Sailing the ocean with these beautiful souls!
My pal Aubrey also loves this area and recommended things that we didn’t get to try, but thought you might find helpful if you’re headed to the area!
Ipswich:
Christchurch Mansion
Crane Beach
Crane Estate/Castle Hill
Glouchester:
Whale Watching
Hammond Castle
Cute Shops Downtown
Beauport Hotel’s Restaurant for lunch/dinner
I hope you this helps you have some fresh new ideas if you’re looking for a weekend trip from upstate Ny! If you have any other spots you love in these areas, please share it in the comments below for others to enjoy!
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Happy FunCycling Friends,
Sarah ;)
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