- 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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Lexington Battle Green, also known as Lexington Common, is a historic landmark being the site of the first confrontation between the local militiamen and the British troops. Today, it functions as a local park with many memorials erected in the memory of the battle.
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Marina Bay, a 686-slip marina on Dorchester Bay, provides a Boston Harbor location to dock, store and service vessels. Power and water are available on all docks. Other amenities include free parking and private restroom, shower and laundry facilities.
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Featuring picturesque views of the Atlantic Ocean, Rye Harbor Beach is a public beach popular among those who enjoy spending time in nature. Visitors commonly enjoy fishing, having picnics, or relaxing by the sea.
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Situated on 23 acres of hillside, Rogers Fort Hill Park offers visitors a walking path to take in the natural landscape from. The park is moderately shaded by trees like Beach trees, and is surrounded by historic Victorian homes.
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A non-profit entity, the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society features a gallery where local artists' works are displayed. Numerous art related classes and workshops are also offered at this facility.
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Nestled in Brookline, Massachusetts, the John F. Kennedy National Historic Site preserves the birthplace of former United States President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. The site's centerpiece is the house where the late President Kennedy spent his young childhood.
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A seriously old school distillery, the Sea Hagg Distillery LLC makes a variety of craft spirits using an old-fashioned copper alembic still. The distillery barrel ages and hand bottles all of its spirits.
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At Minot Playground & Rose Garden, visitors can walk through a garden that features over 320 varieties of roses. The garden hosts gardening classes that teach the basics of pruning, planting, watering, and more.
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Centered on a war memorial, Veterans Memorial Park is a large recreation and sports park with activities for all ages. It features two baseball, football and soccer fields, as well as a large sprinkler park for hot summer days.
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The Brighton Music Hall hosts performances from a wide variety of performers, including The Orwells, Electric Six, Rachael Yamagata, and Rival Sons. The performance venue's events also include also standup comedy performances.