10 North Shore summer targets

By Tom Haines, Globe Correspondent

Meander the meadows

Appleton Farms is one of the oldest continuously operating farms in the U.S. Today that means small herds of cows and other barnyard animals, and a CSA farm full of vegetables. The center of the sprawling property, managed by the Trustees of Reservations, is the Great Pasture, which still looks as much of New England did after settlers got to work a few centuries ago. The view makes a good backdrop for a leisurely walk.

Appleton Farms
219 County Road
Ipswich
978-356-5728
www.thetrustees.org
Open daily, sunrise to sunset.

Appleton Farms is one of the oldest continuously operating farms in the U.S. Today that means small herds of cows and other barnyard animals, and a CSA farm full of vegetables. The center of the sprawling property, managed by the Trustees of Reservations, is the Great Pasture, which still looks as much of New England did after settlers got to work a few centuries ago. The view makes a good backdrop for a leisurely walk. Appleton Farms 219 County Road Ipswich 978-356-5728 www.thetrustees.org Open daily, sunrise to sunset.
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