- 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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Fellsmere Park is a historic park, which includes a walking path through open grass and wooded areas. At its center is a large pond, which includes two fountains and large groups of ducks.
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A sports complex and recreation center, Turf Time Tewksbury is home to adult and youth soccer leagues along with adult flag football leagues. The center provides a toddler play area, party hosting, music classes and turf rental.
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Celebrating the history and evolution of firefighting, the Seacoast Fire Museum makes a great field trip destination. The museum contains numerous artifacts and memorabilia including an antique fire hose and fire pumper.
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Get a history lesson at Tuck Museum. Early American history is on display in the form of many exhibits including a 1950s beach cottage, a restored barn and a school house. Open Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, and tours are offered.
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The Indoor baseball and softball training facility, Extra Innings, is a facility that has the mission of fulfilling the needs of players of all ages and abilities. The facility has eight indoor hitting and pitching cages and a pro shop.
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A children's indoor playground facility, VinKari Safari is designed for children from toddler age to age seven to play safely. The facility welcomes walk-ins, and hosts birthday parties and special events.
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Fishing Finatics is the bait and tackle store operated by Pete Santini, the designer of a proprietary lure sold only here. In addition to offering tackle advice to anglers of all abilities, they also book regular charters as well.
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Anglers and sport fishing enthusiasts regularly visit the Hampton State Beach in Hampton, New Hampshire. The park is an excellent location for swimming, wading, tubing, boating and fishing. It also contains an RV campground with electrical hookups.
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Hampton Harbor State Marina, Hampton, NH 03843
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With trips ranging from 2 hours to the full day, Smith & Gilmore Deep Sea Fishing takes visitors offshore to fish for bluefish, cod, mackerel, and other species. The charter boats are 50 feet long and includes snack bars.
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Mystic Brewery is open Wednesday through Saturday, with free tours twice a day on Saturday afternoons. They offer full pours of their beers in their tasting room and also have games like Jenga.