Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary - Nature preserve in Topsfield - 87 Perkins Row, USA

Great place to see birds with nice trails along the coastal marshlands. I only had about an hour, but still got to see a bunch of different birds up close including a hawk. Parts of the trail were submerged after a rainy week, but the views were still amazing. Admission fee was $7 for adults and $4 for kids.

BRING BIRD SEED WITH YOU. Absolute favorite place for a walk. I get to explore so many natural feature and species. Give me a love for birds every time I go here. Special place with long history of many generations of tons of bird species. The birds have been extra friendly here throughout generations. It’s hard to find that anywhere else. Take a big loop. Go on trails with less people. Explore. More chances to have a bird feed of your hand

A really great and peaceful experience. Just.. maybe leave the kiddos at home it's not a place to climb and hike and explore but a quiet experience. Must wear long pants and or spray for bugs!!!

It's a nice place to go with your family and friends for a nice adventure beautiful scenery many different trails.

Beautiful spot. I think it's silly that they keep the gate closed at times... but it really is lovely place to walk, bird, and explore. My kids love the little playground area too!

Awesome place to go for a hike in topsfiield/Ipswich area, I've been there many times. You also get to see many different kinds of birds, turtles, newts, frogs and snakes in their natural habitat!!! It is around a big river. There are many trails here and you will never get bored!!! There is a big parking area and its closed on Mondays. Would definitely recommend it!! Whenever I went it was never busy here. So it can a good place for a quiet hike with nature. There are 12 miles of trails to hike on. The trails are well marked there is also a small gift shop. That sells maple sugar, honey, stuffed animals, shirts and earrings. Its a protected wildlife sanctuary. Its a beautiful area to explore you always find new things!!!

Beautiful little preserve area, lots of different trails that are well marked and beautifully maintained. Plenty of seating areas throughout. Staff is wonderfully helpful, the map is a bit iffy but still fairly useful. Some trails were flooded (though they do well to warn you before you get out there) but most of the major sights are still accessible despite this.

This was a first for me. I was told birds will eat out of your hand but it's something you need to see to believe. Believe it! The chickadees and the nuthatches welcomed us with their company and ate out of our hands. It was a day well spent. I will definitely go again when it's warmer and the migratory birds return. Bring bird seed.