- 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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Enjoy a variety of entertaiment options at Kings Bowling, including ten-pin bowling, ping pong, billards and more. Get a bite to eat at the full-service restaurant or cocktails at one of two bars. Private space can be booked for parties.
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Apple Cinemas is a movie theater with a large selection of first-run movies, including Bollywood films at times. There are weekly specials and their extensive snack bar features a popsicle assortment, coffee and tea.
24.6 Miles
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79 votes
168 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Fresh Pond Entertainment Cinemas is a movie theater multiplex that shows a variety of first run Hollywood movies in full digital video and sound. The theater can be reserved for parties and special events.
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Jason Street & Gray Street intersection, Arlington, MA 02474
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Perfect for the outdoor enthusiast, Menotomy Rocks Park provides for an array of recreational activities. A picturesque park with wooded trails, it is ideal for fishing, walking, hiking and wildlife/bird watching.
24.6 Miles
Methuen Town Forest is an outdoor recreation area that includes a network of rugged and challenging trails for hiking and biking, as well as a beach area on the edge of the lake.
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The first large municipally-funded public library in America, the Boston Public Library features an audio-visual collection and a variety of fiction and young adult book offerings. The location also features an auditorium and conference rooms.
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Copley Place is a shopping mall that features a wide range of stores, including J. Crew, Brookstone, and American Eagle Outfitters. The location also hosts a wide variety of events, including Boston Fashion Week and the Massart Wearable Art Display.
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The Comedy Studio of Cambridge features a full food and drink menu and a different show every night of the week. Boasting an eclectic troupe ranging from deadpan to outrageous and everything in-between, each night is sure to entertain and tickle the funny bone.