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11 Best and Fun Things To Do In Boxford, Massachusetts


TouristWire Editors

This quaint New England town is situated a short drive away from the city of Salem, Massachusetts.

Here you’ll find several forested areas and hiking routes, including the Wildcat and Witch Hollow Farm trails.

It’s also home to an Apple Festival that takes place every year in the fall.

Other activities include visiting art galleries and museums, sampling the cuisine at local bars and restaurants, demonstrating your pin crushing skills at Georgetown Bowling Lanes, and playing frisbee at one of the local parks.

If you’re looking for more ideas about what to do while you’re in Boxford, check out our list of recommendations below

The 11 Most Popular Things To Do In Boxford, Massachusetts

11. Wenham Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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10. Crane Pond WMA

4.5 ★★★★★ (47 reviews)

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Location: Georgetown MA

9. Black Swan Country Club

4.0 ★★★★☆ (229 reviews)

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Location: 258 Andover Street Georgetown MA

Tel:  978 352 7926

Web Address:   https://blackswancountryclub.com/

8. Parson Capen House

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: Topsfield MA

Web Address:   http://topsfieldhistory.org/parson_capen.shtml

7. Lake Cochichewick

4.6 ★★★★★ (21 reviews)

6. Boxford State Forest

4.5 ★★★★★ (71 reviews)

Location: Forest street Boxford MA

Web Address:   https://mass.gov/doc/boxford-state-forest-trail-map

5. Georgetown-Rowley State Forest

4.5 ★★★★★ (183 reviews)

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Location: Rte 97 Georgetown MA

Tel:  978 887 5931

Web Address:   https://mass.gov/locations/georgetown-rowley-state-forest

4. Ski Bradford

4.4 ★★★★☆ (290 reviews)

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Location: 60 S Cross Road Haverhill MA

Tel:  978 373 0071

Web Address:   http://skibradford.com/

3. Bradley Palmer State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (444 reviews)

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Location: 40 Asbury Street Topsfield MA

Tel:  978 887 5931

Web Address:   https://mass.gov/locations/bradley-palmer-state-park

2. Harold Parker State Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ (857 reviews)

Location: 133 Jenkins Road Andover MA

Tel:  978 475 7972

Web Address:   https://mass.gov/locations/harold-parker-state-forest

1. Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

4.8 ★★★★★ (876 reviews)

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Location: 87 Perkins Row Topsfield MA

Tel:  978 887 9264

Web Address:   http://massaudubon.org/ipswichriver

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Boxford, Massachusetts! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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