Ipswich Visitor's Center

The Ipswich Visitor's Center is located in the Historic Hall-Haskell House,

36 South Main Street, next door to the Old Ipswich Town Hall.

Telephone: (978)356-8540 Fax: (978)356-1951

The Center is open 7 days a week from Memorial Day thru October.

During May , the Center is open on weekends only. The Center is closed from Nov. thru April.

Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sundays Noon - 5:00 PM

The Ipswich Visitor's Center provides information about Ipswich and the Cape Ann area.

Sights and Attractions

Lodging and Dinning

Current and Upcoming Events

Maps and Brochures

Directions to Local Merchants

Throughout the Summer, the Center sponsors Art Exhibitions of local artists.

The Center promotes the activities of the Ipswich Historical Society and other groups, as

well as events in neighboring towns of Wenham, Hamilton, Topsfield, Rowley and Boxford

During the Summer, on weekends, a Shuttle Bus transports visitors from the Ipswich Train Station to the Visitor's Center, Wolf Hollow, Russell Orchards, Crane Beach, Appleton Farms and Essex.

Shuttle Bus Schedule

From May 24, thru June 28, 2008 the Bus operates on Saturdays only.

From June 28 thru Sept. 1, 2008 the Bus operates on weekends and holidays.

The Bus meets arriving visitors at the Ipswich Train Station at 10:19 AM, 12:19 PM, and 2:19 PM

The Bus returns visitors for departing trains at 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM.

The cost for the ride is $1.50 each way.

When visiting Ipswich, be sure to come to the Visitor's Center, and while there

checkout their Gift Shop. Some of the items available are as follows:

Walking Tour of Historic Ipswich - $3.00
350 Plus Years History of Ipswich - $5.00
Color Poster of Doors of Ipswich - $16.00
2 Hour Ipswich Audio Tour - $8.00 Rental

Free Parking and Restroom Facilities, also available.