The Top 20 Attractions around Boxford
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Boxford. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Boxford is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
Border to Boston Trail - Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
Here is the starting point of the Border to Boston Trail.
It's a 70-mile shared use trail that links approximately 20 communities from the New Hampshire border to Boston for non-motorized uses including walking, bicycling, and more.
It's a 70-mile shared use trail that links approximately 20 communities from the New Hampshire border to Boston for non-motorized uses including walking, bicycling, and more.
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Bates Bridge Over the Merrimack River
Highlight • Bridge
Bates Bridge spans the Merrimack River, connecting the neighborhood of Groveland. This large bridge links well-connected areas of Haverhill, traversing both urban zones and parks with river views, making it a good route for a smooth ride around the city.
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Independence Greenway Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
The Independence Greenway trail is part of the Border to Boston Trail, which once completed will stretch from Boston to the New Hampshire border.
The path is fully paved and mostly flat, so it is an easy ride.
The path is fully paved and mostly flat, so it is an easy ride.
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Ipswich River Pedestrian Crossing
Highlight • Bridge
The pedestrian crossing lets you enjoy the Ipswich River up close. You can see the water flowing by, which is vital for the town's history and nature. The river has …
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Pond Pasture at Baldpate Pond
Highlight • Lake
Fishing is available from Baldpate Rd. There are a few trail heads tucked back on Great Pond Drive near Pond Pasture (indicated spot).
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Benson’s Ice Cream
Highlight • Cafe
A traditional ice cream shop that has been trading for over 90 years! Stop and grab a cone as you ride through.
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Windrush Farm Conservation Area
Highlight • Natural
A farming area since around 1730 the conservation area was purchased by the town in 2010. Windrush horse farm still works some of the land and an equine therapy is based here.
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Skug River Reservation
Highlight • Forest
The mountain bike trails in this area are great and easy to follow. They are not technical at all. Nevertheless some features – like the boardwalks along the ponds – can be exciting for novice riders.
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Harold Parker State Forest
Highlight • Forest
Harold Parker State Forest has a great network of awesome singletracks. Altogether there are about 35 miles of well maintained mountain bike trails. If you want to explore all of …
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Solstice stones on Holt Hill
Highlight • Monument
These stones at the crown of Holt Hill mark the cardinal points of the compass, along with the places where the sun sets and rises on the summer and winter …
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Middle Road, Newbury
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Here you are riding on a very nice road while enjoying beautiful views of the Parker River.
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