- 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 small park located along the Danvers River, Obear Park provides beach access and an area for swimming. The park has a baseball field, tennis and basketball courts and a children's playground as well as open and shaded fields.
8.4 Miles
Supporting fly fishers and anglers, Texas Coast Fly Fishing is a year round fishing establishment. Available species on the Texas coast include sea trout, tarpon, redfish, black drum, and large Jack Crevelle.
8.5 Miles
Thatcher's Island is an island that is part of the town of Rockport and is also known for being the site where naval confrontations in the Revolutionary War. The island is home to the Thatcher Island National Wildlife Refuge.
8.6 Miles
Featuring the work of local artists, Rockport Art Association & Gallery displays paintings in contemporary and traditional styles. The gallery has two floors for visitors to view art in, and is free of charge.
8.6 Miles
The Little Art Cinema is an old-fashioned movie theater that showcases great films and offers friendly service for guests of all ages. Though not modern, it does have a lot of charm and offers a one-of-a-kind moviegoing experience.
8.6 Miles
Front Beach & Back Beach is a leisure park that is best known for being a scuba-diving destination. The beach has lifeguards during high season and metered parking along the beachfront.
8.7 Miles
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Gott Avenue, Pigeon Cove, Rockport, MA 01966
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Halibut Point Reservation is a local natural reserve built around Halibut Point which is comprised of million years old granite rocks and was an important site for granite mining. The reserve also has many walking trails, a visitor center and a granite mining museum.
8.7 Miles
Visitors can experience what its like to be a pirate on a live-action pirate cruise with Pirate Ship Formidable. The ship has several pirate actors that act out the history of pirates and teach visitors ship chores.
8.7 Miles
A historic and scenic lighthouse on Straghtsmouth Island, Straightsmouth Lighthouse is viewable from hiking trails and from the water via kayak or canoe. Guided boat tours are also available for tourists to view the landmark.
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The North Shore Kayak Outdoor Center is a business that provides a number of kayak services to the general public. Customers are offered kayak tours, sales, and rentals, as well as many other options to enjoy.