- 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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Consisting of a large pond surrounded by woodland, Hammond Pond Reservation offers visitors recreational activities like hiking and fishing. The trail at the pond passes by caves, groves, swamps, gardens, and more.
29.3 Miles
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3 votes
415 S Street, Waltham, MA 02453
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Brandeis University Gosman Sports & Convention Center features a variety of men's and women's sporting events throughout the year. Events include tennis, softball, baseball, basketball, fencing, soccer, swimming, diving, track and field, and volleyball.
29.3 Miles
Faxon Park is a 7.5 acre park featuring various athletic facilities. Visitors will find two softball fields, an open field, a basketball court, five lighted tennis courts, and a regulation size running track. The park also maintains a children's playground.
29.4 Miles
Waltham's Riverwalk Park is a scenic and picturesque area that runs along the banks of the Charles River. The park's chief draw is a running and biking trail that offers some stunning natural views.
29.5 Miles
Offering hotel pickup, Boston Tours Day Tours takes visitors on tours of Boston's sightseeing highlights. The company's driving tours are guided by knowledgeable and professional drivers who offer information and anecdotes as the tour progresses.
29.5 Miles
A kid-focused art center where kids can create and paint their own plaster art works, Plaster Fun Time encourages kids to explore their creativity. The trained staff guides kids through the process without controlling their artistic expression.
29.5 Miles
Surrounded by historic churches and charming boutiques in the Newton Centre Garden. The garden features pathways of lush greenery and vibrant blooms, lending a relaxing atmosphere for a morning or afternoon stroll.
29.6 Miles
The Newton Center Park & Playground features five clay tennis courts, regulation and junior baseball fields, elementary soccer fields, basketball court, play area with swings, and fenced toddler play area with swings and a recreation center.
29.6 Miles
Despite the short distance of the Neponset Bike Path, it covers urban areas, salt marshes, a mill village, and beaches on the Boston Harbor. Most individuals use it as a bike path, but it can also be utilized for walking or in-line skating.
29.7 Miles
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211 Wild Rose Lane, New Castle, NH 03854
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Named after General John Stark, the Fort Stark State Historic Site is a fort originally built to protect Portsmouth Harbor. Available activities include a tour of the visitor center, informational trails, fishing, swimming, kayaking, and bird watching.