- 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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Municipal reservation park, Lynn Woods is a large forest reserve. Boasting streams, ponds and evergreen forests, the area inhabits over 100 bird species and rodent-predators including owls, red tail fox and hawk species.
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Offering a variety of food and spirits in addition to candlepin bowling, Lynnway Sportscenter hosts a variety of special events. Some events on offer include regular karaoke nights as well as team trivia competitions.
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Walsh's Deep Sea Fishing offers several private boat charters on the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors can go on day long deep sea fishing trips, whale watching tours, and evening cruises, and the private vessel can accommodate up to 149 passengers.
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Indian Rock Stables is an equestrian facility offering full board services and miles of riding trails. Indian Rock Stables also maintains a fully licensed riding school, offering horseback lessons and training sessions.
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Festival friendly Smolak Farm is an outdoor venue that provides educational tours and plentiful activities. Farm stand and ice cream stand are available in addition to animals, seasonal hay rides and an autumn classic car show.
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The Andover Sportsmen Club is a recreational club that conserves, restores, and manages the fish, game, and other wildlife in Andover. The club has facilities such as a trap range, a clubhouse, and an archery range.
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Roller World is skating rink that features an on site pro shop for roller skates and inline skates. The skating venue also has an arcade, a food court, and hosts birthday and private parties.
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A working museum, Lowell's Boat Shop is also a National Historic Landmark that has been in operation since 1793. The shop is dedicated to the craft of building wooden boats, and hosts an apprentice program and other educational events.
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National park Saugus Iron Works is a historical site that represents the American iron and steel history. The 9-acre park includes mills, a restored 17th century home, working waterwheels and hot forges.
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Since 1971, Brooks School Day Camp has been providing summer camping experiences for children ages 4-18 on their 250 acres of landscape. Counselor training programs are available, as well as Soccer lessons and an aquatic school.