- 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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Showcasing local artisans, The Riverwalk Bead Shop & Gallery has metal jewelry on display made out of precious stones. The gallery hosts jewelry making classes where visitors can learn metal smithing and fold forming techniques.
17.4 Miles
With a designated swim area, Lake Gardner is utilized by visitors for its kayaking, fishing, paddleboarding, swimming, and boating opportunities. During the summer, the lake has lifeguards patrolling the beach and swimming areas.
17.4 Miles
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41 votes
137 Andover Street, North Andover, MA 1845
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The Stevens-Coolidge Place is a vibrant country style garden preserve and previous home to diplomat John Gardner Coolidge. Chinese porcelain artifacts and American-European art can be found while visitors observe the over-the-top split staircase and delft-tiled dining room fireplace.
17.4 Miles
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29 votes
1575 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
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Marked by a distinctive orange dinosaur landmark, Route 1 Miniature Golf & Batting Cages is a family amusement complex that offers a variety of games and entertainments. In addition to mini golf and batting cages, it features a video arcade.
17.4 Miles
Featuring the New England tradition of candlepin bowling, Riverwalk Lanes offers quality family fun. The bowling alley offers 8 candlepin lanes, a retro design and a refreshment bar.
17.4 Miles
Haverhill Historical Society collects, preserves and educates the community about Greater Haverhill's past and culture. They showcase a range of historical artifacts including Native American artifacts from the Lower Merrimack Valley and the Buttonwood Museum which houses furniture and toys.
17.5 Miles
Lawler Arena is a 2549 seat ice hockey rink that serves as the home for Merrimack College Hockey. The rink also hosts youth hockey leagues and the MIAA IA Hockey Tournament.
17.6 Miles
America's first public beach, Revere Beach is a scenic boardwalk and ocean beach area. Athletic events, sand carving, beach combing and restaurants are available and incoming planes can be seen landing at Logan Airport.
17.7 Miles
Tours through Eastman's Docks are based on five different vessels that run through the Gulf of Maine. The most common tours revolve around fishing and whale watching, but private charters are available as well.
17.8 Miles
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80 votes
180 Main St., Phillips Academy, Andover, MA 1810
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The Addison Gallery of American Art features one of the broadest collections of artwork worldwide. Over 17,000 pieces are included in the gallery's collections. Artwork by Alexander Calder and Winslow Homer are featured at the gallery.