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#8. Ipswich
The coastal town of Ipswich, Mass., located northeast of Boston, is best known for its clams, celebrated each year at the Ipswich Chowderfest. Thousands of tourists flock to Crane Beach each year, which provides mesmerizing views and miles of shoreline. A handful of craft breweries in Ipswich have made it a destination for beer lovers. An IPA called Space Cake from Clown Shoes Brewery is nothing to laugh about, it and gets high marks from beer raters.