- The list below includes 403 free or cheap things to do in or near Essex, Massachusetts, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Parks and Movie Theaters.
- From Cogswell's Grant to Essex Shipbuilding Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Essex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Gloucester, Cambridge and Salem.
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Located on Water Street, Hale Memorial Park offers beautiful landscaping and fabulous river views. The park is open from dawn to dusk and is privately owned, but open to the public.
12.9 Miles
Situated on 35 acres of woodland, Windrush Farm offers visitors a facility with indoor and outdoor arenas to take riding lessons at. Visitors can take the horses on a trail ride in the extensive trail system that surrounds the farm.
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4 New Pasture Road, Newburyport, MA 01951
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The Newburyport Brewing Company produces Belgian white, pale ale, IPA, double IPA, stout, and small session beers. The location only uses kegs and cans to protect its beverages from light.
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Playing a selection of independent and foreign films, Newburyport Screening Room is a historic theater located in the downtown. The theater has a variety of antique instruments like a player piano for visitors to look at.
13.2 Miles
Newburyport, Massachusetts is home to the Custom House Maritime Museum. The museum is dedicated to the history of seafaring life in Newburyport and surrounding areas. Tours should be scheduled ahead of time.
13.2 Miles
Taste Newburyport is a tour company that offers tours of the city of Newburyport that entail samples of foods from the area as well as historical information. The tours last up to 3 hours at a time.
13.2 Miles
Taste Newburyport Food Tour is a food and culture tour that allows visitors to explore the city while also indulging in the delicious foods provided by local vendors. Throughout the tour, guides also educate visitors on the area's history.
13.2 Miles
Home to the annual Riverfest Music Festival, Waterfront Promenade Park in Newburyport contains rich history and a small boardwalk where guests can hear local street musicians and enjoy an oceanside sunset.
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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.
13.5 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.