- TripBuzz found 335 things to do with kids in or near Amesbury, Massachusetts, including 324 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salem, Gloucester, Lowell and Beverly.
- From Leo's Super Bowl Inc to Lake Gardner, the Amesbury area offers 111 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, History Museums, Movie Theaters and Farms & Ranches.
- Settled from 1637 to 1876, Amesbury was initially a farming and mill town, while also specializing in shipbuilding, fishing, and shipping. The town is known for its large amount of Victorian and Federal styled architecture, some of which can be viewed in the historic downtown area. Boston is approximately 45 minutes from Amesbury.
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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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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.
17.7 Miles
Organized by a group of local historians, Andover Historical Society features exhibits containing artifacts from the town's past. These exhibits include historical information from the Civil War and Edwardian times, including furniture, clothing, and tools from the 19th century.
17.9 Miles
The historic home of poet Robert Frost is not the Robert Frost Farm State Historic Site. Guided tours provide insight into the poet's family and writing life, and a self-guided tour is available through the grounds.
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Renamed and repaired in 1791, Fort Constitution was used during the war of 1812, and to train military units during the Civil War. The Fort Constitution Historic Site now provides a glimpse of that past through walking trails, the fort, and a lighthouse on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean.
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A charter fishing service, Seafari Charters & Marine Services leads deep sea fishing expeditions in the Portsmouth area for anywhere between one and twenty guests. The service also offers scuba diving trips.
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J Everett Collins Center is a 1203 seat theater and a venue for the performing arts. The center hosts a variety of events including performances from the Northeast School of Ballet.
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The Isles of Shoals are nine rocky isles that lay six miles off shore. Cruises are available to see the isles, while on the island is the White Island Light, the Unitarian Oceanic Hotel, a few summer houses, and the Shoals Marine Research Laboratory.
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Despite its grim-sounding name, Coffin's Beach is a picturesque white sound beach that stretches for almost two miles. The beach features scenic dunes, and when the tide goes out visitors can see a large rock formation with crabs and lobsters.
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Located in a historic building built in 1864, The Red Door Pottery Studio is a pottery workshop and gallery open to the public. The studio also offers a collection of local jewelry, prints, and pottery available for purchase.