- 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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The Pemberton Bait and Tackle Company features fishing charters, island taxis to Boston Harbor islands, and a waterfront cafe located on the pier that offers breakfast and lunch starting at 5:30a.m. Bait and tackle rentals also on the premises.
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A fun community park for the whole family, Hodgkin's Park features multiple playground structures and a field for sports play. The gates park also offers many shady trees, perfect for a relaxing picnic spot.
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Beacon Hill is a historic neighborhood that features Federal-style rowhouses, gaslit streets, and brick sidewalks. The location's sites include the Black Heritage Trail, The Club of Old Volumes, and Suffolk University.
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Reminiscent of theaters from the 50s, the Davis Square Theatre offers a hip, affordable entertainment experience. Comfortable seating, good food and period decor enhance digital film screenings, live performances and art exhibitions.
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The Burren is an Irish themed pub and restaurant. Opened in January 1996 by two musician friends, the venue hosts live music as well as offering food and beverages to its customers.
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Boston Common
Tremont, Beacon, Charles, Park & Boylston Streets, Boston, MA 02108
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Established in 1634, Boston Common is the oldest public park in the country has played host to many famous personalities such as Martin Luther King Jr and Pope John Paul II. It is also the site for a variety fo community and cultural events.
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Boston had a large role in the American Revolution, and that historical prominence is embraced by the Freedom Trail. Quite simply, it is a 2.5 mile brick-lined route which leads visitors to sixteen historically significant sites that include meeting houses, museums, churches, and cemeteries.
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For a peaceful and quiet skate on well-kept ice visitors check out Veterans Memorial Rink. The rink consists of one big rink and a separate smaller rink and offers open skate, hockey leagues, and skate lessons.
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Perry Park features a fenced in playground, strolling paths and a large, open field for reading, picnicking or walking the dog. This is a no off the leash park that provides a water fountain with a lower fountain for dogs.
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Chinatown of Los Angeles is both a low-income residential area and a commercial center with restaurants, shops, and art galleries for local Asian communities. The location features numerous small grocery stories and Vietnamese-style bazaars.