- 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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Art enthusiasts should not miss a chance to visit the Whistler House Museum of Art in Lowell, Massachusetts. Dedicated to the life and work of American artist James M. Whistler, the museum has one of the largest collections of his work held in any art museum.
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Named after former U.S. Senator Paul Tsongas, Tsongas Arena is a venue that is host to numerous sporting events and concerts throughout the year. The arena can hold 7,800 individuals during concerts and 6,500 for sporting events, such as hockey.
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246 Market Street, Lowell, MA 01852
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The Lowell National Hisorical Park Visitor Center is a visitor’s center that provides information on the Lowell National Historical Park. The center offers hands-on interactive educational programs for children.
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The Driscoll School Playground allows kids to play on its fields and playground equipment. The playground has a softball field, a basketball court, tennis courts, a sandbox, and play equipment.
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American Textile History Museum offers a glimpse into the numerous aspects of American textile industry from the point of view of art, history and science. The extensive collection includes authentic looms, old and new printing technological equipment and more.
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Book lovers of all ages are welcome at the Pollard Memorial Library in Lowell, Massachusetts. The library features books, digital media, periodicals, microfiche archives and computer stations. It also hosts a panoply of community enrichment programs.
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Swimming, jogging, and flying kites are just a few of the activities that bring individuals to the public Wollaston Beach. During their visit, guests commonly enjoy eating clams at the nearby restaurants or shopping at the local stores.
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E Elm St & Quincy Shore Drive, Quincy, MA 2170
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The Wollaston Beach Playground has a beach-side view of the Quincy Shore and features a covered seating area, picnic tables, a toddler playground area with slides and rubber floor, an older play area with slides rubber floor and swings.
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The 75-acre Weir River Farm is a working farm situated amongst fields and pastures surrounded by oak and cedar woods. Visit horses, pigs, cows, chickens and sheep in the barn, or take a walking trail through the woods.
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Situated on 62 acres of woodlands, Whitney & Thayer Woods has 10 miles of trails for visitors to explore. The trails are lined with azaleas and rhododendrons, depending on the time of year.