- 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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A part of the Fort Constitution Historic Site, the Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse offers free tours of the lighthouse. Climb to the lantern room for a view of Portsmouth Harbor.
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Whether one rides for show or for pleasure, Horseplay Stables offers a scenic and friendly experience. The stables offer riding lessons and training for both adults and children, as well as offering boarding options for equine owners.
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As the former home of the author of the famous literary work, Little Women, Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House offers guided tours of the historic home by reservation only. During the tour, visitors can learn about the author's life.
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Orchard House is the historic home of the famous author Louisa May Alcott as well as the setting of her novel, 'Little Women'.
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Designed by the famous architect Walter Gropius, Gropius House is a local landmark featuring a minimalist architectural style structure surrounded by landscaped gardens.
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The 27-acre Peirce Island is an island that separates the Piscataqua River from the South end of Portsmouth. The island has an outdoor pool, walking paths, multiple playgrounds, and boat launching spots.
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Prescott Park is a ten-acre park containing over 500 flower varieties on the Piscataqua River. In addition to trails to view the flowers, the park contains four historic buildings, and is often the home of juried art shows and performance art performances.
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Explore the history of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, from the 1600s to 1954, at the Strawberry Banke Museum. The 10-acre outdoor museum with costumed interpreters offers 42 historic buildings on their original foundations.
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The Music Hall is a restored performing arts venue that has hosted performances for over 135 years. Next, to the hall is the Music Loft that has recently been restored and hosts smaller performances.
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The Governor John Langdon House is a historical site in which signer of the United States Constitution John Langdon once lived. Visitors to the mansion can expect a guided tour as well as access to a variety of rotating exhibits.