- 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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Sammy's Patio is a long-standing live music venue that books a variety of bands of different genres as well as D.J.s. The venue also serves a variety of drinks and snacks.
18.9 Miles
With the goal of preserving folk music, Folk Arts Center of New England showcases a multitude of international folk dance clubs and events for the community. The center hosts weekly events where visitors can learn how to dance.
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Opened in 2010, Possessions Gallery is a local art gallery featuring a large variety of products and creations for its customers. Paintings, jewelry, pottery, and photography are among the items on display and are available for purchase.
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Originally purchased as a cemetery, Den Rock Park is a wooded area on 120 acres featuring four trails that can be used for walking. The park provides access to Shawsheen River and has rocks suitable for climbing.
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Educational museum, Imajine That is an interactive children's hall. Complete with larger-than-life dinosaur climbing structure and literacy-friendly 'imagination stations', children aged preschool and up are welcome to engage in a variety of education-related activities.
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Checkered Flag Indoor Karting is an indoor kart racing facility that has electric karts operating up to 30MPH for experienced racers and up 18MPH for younger racers. They also have a Mini Cup Track for racers 4-9 years old.
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Music lovers frequent the Casino Ballroom to hear their favorite singers and bands. The Ballroom hosts national and prominent regional talent. Shows frequently sell out, so order tickets in advance.
19.2 Miles
Situated on the Atlantic Ocean, the Hampton Beach State Park is home to miles of sandy beachfront, with swimming, camping, picnic areas and fishing, and regular evening entertainment at the oceanfront Seashell Pavilion.
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600 Primrose Street, Haverhill, MA 01830
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Pilgrim Lanes and Funtime Arcade in Haverhill, Massachusetts takes bowling and turns it on its head, specializing in candlepin bowling. With a unique style, improved technologies, extensive seating, and a large arcade make any family fun night one for the books.
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The Playland Arcade is a beach boardwalk that features plenty of fun activities for visitors of all ages, including video games from the 1980s and 1990s, skeeball, pinball, and more.