Overview
Topsfield is a town in Massachusetts with a population of about 7,000 in the 2020 census.
3 sights · 1 things to do · 1 bars & cafés
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Best things about Topsfield
Bradley Palmer State Park
Asbury St. A 721 acre park. Peak bloom is in mid June.
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Office and Gift Shop: Tu-F 9AM-4PM. Weekends and Monday holidays, May 1-October 31, 9AM-5PM and November 1-April 30, 10AM-4PM. Trails: Open dawn to dusk, Tu-Su and Monday holidays. Adults $4, seniors and 3-12 $3.
Parson Capen House
Circa 1683. Displays and artifacts.
Topsfield Fair
The Topsfield Fair is America's oldest agricultural fair, first held in 1818. It's the biggest agricultural event in eastern Massachusetts. Today you'll find rides like the Ferris wheel and the zipper. Games for prizes, …
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 80°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Dec. (climate data from nearby Beverly)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 19 mi away (major hub). Directions
- BED Laurence G Hanscom Field, Bedford — 21 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Bradley Palmer State Park, Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
- Afternoon Topsfield Fair, Parson Capen House
- Evening Alfalfa Farm Winery
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Do Topsfield Fair
The Topsfield Fair is America's oldest agricultural fair, first held in 1818. It's the biggest agricultural event in eastern Massachusetts. Today you'll find rides like the Ferris wheel and the zipper. Games for prizes, food stands, booths, animals, petting zoo, elephant and camel to ride, beekeeping, flowers fruits and vegetables, largest pumpkin contest, concerts.
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