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The sand dunes on Crane Beach Argilla Road, Ipswich Ipswich's Crane Beach is managed for both conservation and recreation – wildlife and people. A key feature of Crane Beach is its dunes. Crane Beach is indeed one of the very few areas in New England where you can actually explore sand dunes through a trail network open to the public. Cost: From $7 per car Duration: Half day/full day
The sand dunes on Crane Beach
Argilla Road, Ipswich

Ipswich's Crane Beach is managed for both conservation and recreation – wildlife and people. A key feature of Crane Beach is its dunes. Crane Beach is indeed one of the very few areas in New England where you can actually explore sand dunes through a trail network open to the public.

Cost: From $7 per car
Duration: Half day/full day

(Text: LocalAttitudes Outdoor Guides; Photo: Janet Knott/Globe Staff)
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