- TripBuzz discovered 116 different types of activities for couples in the Essex area, including Specialty Museums (like Essex Shipbuilding Museum), Boat Cruise (like Essex River Cruises & Charters), Parks (like New England Holocaust Memorial) and Movie Theaters (like Coolidge Corner Theatre), and much more.
- We discovered a total of 391 date ideas in or near Essex, Massachusetts, including 389 fun or romantic activities in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Gloucester, Salem and Cambridge.
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Newburyport Whale Watch
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54 Merrimac St., Newburyport, MA 01950
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Newburyport Whale Watch is offered with the help of the 110-foot Captains Lady III which can carry up to 149 passengers to the nearby whale feeding grounds. In addition to humpback and minke whales, guests can view dolphins, sharks, sea birds, and seals.
13.3 Miles
Visitors can enjoy a variety of stand up paddle board and kayak tours at Plum Island Kayak. They also offer equipment rentals and lessons and private instruction for kayaking and paddle boarding.
13.4 Miles
View the beauty of the Newburyport Harbor, Merrimack River and the Great Salt Marsh on the water with Yankee Clipper Cruise Tours. A two-hour sunset cocktail cruise, weekend ecology cruise, and a one-hour narrated scenic harbor tour is available.
13.5 Miles
The Clipper City Rail Trail is a 1.1 mile trail traversing a variety of environments. The trail passes by several artistic pieces, such as sculptures and murals. One can also find trail-side coffee shops, bakeries, and restaurants.
13.9 Miles
Manning Field is a track and sports field that is open to the general public for walking on weekdays. The field also hosts sporting events for high school and youth teams.
13.9 Miles
Red Rock Park is a seaside park often characterized as having a strong sea-like smell. Visitors to the park may enjoy watching the marine life in one of the park's many tide pools.
14.0 Miles
Built in 1940, Fraser Field is a baseball stadium that is currently home to the minor league North Shore Navigators. The stadium is also home to five different varsity high school baseball teams from the nearby area.
14.1 Miles
Turtle Lane Maple Farm is a family owned maple farm known for producing a variety of maple based products, primarily maple syrup. The farm offers guided tours in which guides will explain the syrup making process and offer edible samples.
14.1 Miles
High Rock Park, Tower & Observatory features a 12 inch Meade telescope powerful enough to see the rings and moons of far-flung planets. The observatory welcomes visitors, and requests they make reservations.
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Foudned in 1937, Lucky Strike Lanes is a candlepin bowling alley that offers 34 lanes of bowling to its visitors. Other amenities at Lucky Strike include snacks, tournaments, and birthday party accommodation.