Free & Cheap Things to Do in Essex, MA

  • 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.
  • 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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42.4 Miles
95% 438 votes
Art Museum 150 Ash Street, Manchester, NH 03104 MoreLess Info
The sprawling Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire has an impressive collection of paintings, drawings, etchings, stone sculptures, jewelry and furniture. The admission price includes a complimentary self-guided audio tour.
42.4 Miles
93% 15 votes
862

Noon Hill

Hiking Trails Noon Hill Road, Medfield, MA 02052 MoreLess Info
Noon Hill is an outdoor space with views of the Charles River. Head to the top of the hill for treetop vistas, check out the variety of area wildlife or take a hike through the wooded trails.
42.4 Miles
78% 9 votes
Comedy Clubs 700 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03103 MoreLess Info
Headliners Comedy Club is a comedy club that features comedians such as Kyle Crawford, Pat Oats, Tom Hayes, and Johnny Pizzi. The club sells online tickets until 5pm the night of the show.
42.4 Miles
100% 16 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 42 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03101 MoreLess Info
Combining an art studio with a restaurant and bar, Muse Paintbar is a unique location providing fun and entertainment for those who visit. Guests commonly enjoy eating appetizers, having drinks, and painting pictures while visiting.
42.4 Miles
100% 10 votes
Historic Homes 150 Ash Street, Manchester, NH 03104 MoreLess Info
The historic Zimmerman House is museum that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and features a collection of pottery, modern art, and sculpture. The museum offers private or public group tours.
42.5 Miles
- 1 votes
866

Bonnaroo

Festivals New Bushy Branch Road, Manchester, NH 37355 MoreLess Info
Bonnaroo is a 4-day music festival located on a 700-acre farm. It features a variety of food vendors, a cinema tent, camping and other art and entertainment options.
42.6 Miles
81% 132 votes
Science Museums 200 Bedford Street, Manchester, NH 03101 MoreLess Info
Manchester's SEE Science Center is a hands-on science museum for children and teens. The organization is dedicated to helping children learn about the natural sciences through interactive play and object manipulation.
42.6 Miles
History Museums 200 Bedford Street, Manchester, NH 03101 MoreLess Info
Operated by the Manchester Historic Association, the Millyard Museum is housed in Mill No. 3 at the corner of Commercial and Pleasant Streets in the Millyard. The museum features the permanent exhibits and galleries features rotating exhibitions on a variety of topics that tells the story of Manchester and the …
42.7 Miles
92% 646 votes
Art Museum 543 Shore Road, Ogunquit, ME MoreLess Info
The 7,500 square foot Oqunquit Museum of Art, and the accompanying three-acre landscape gardens, features American Modern art, particularly from the early 1900s Oqunquit Art Colony, and Andy Warhol paintings.
42.8 Miles
100% 2 votes
870

Arms Park

Parks Manchester, NH MoreLess Info
Arms Park is a small park and part of the Heritage Trail. The park offers scenic views of the bordering river, with several benches and rest areas available. Visitors will find a small waterfall at the end of the trail.
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