Things to Do with Kids in Amesbury, MA

  • 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.
  • 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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23.3 Miles
89% 143 votes
Haunted Tours 30 Church St. Suite 203, Salem, MA 01970 MoreLess Info
Arranging for the exploration of several haunted buildings, Paranormal Salem Investigation Tours has received lots of notoriety. And with experienced and knowledgeable guides, the tour can be both entertaining and educational.
23.3 Miles
93% 655 votes
Haunted Tours Ticket Office is at the Magic Parlor 213 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970 MoreLess Info
At Spellbound Tours, visitors can learn about the haunted history of the Salem witch trials. Among the sites visited is the Witch Dungeon, the Boston Stranger murder site, and the Old Burying Point Cemetery.
23.3 Miles
58% 508 votes
Specialty Museums 16 Lynde Street, Salem, MA 01970 MoreLess Info
The Witch Dungeon Museum features an award-winning reenactment of the trial of beggar woman Sarah Good on a daily basis. Tours of the museum include the dungeon itself, a recreational village, and Gallows Hill.
23.3 Miles
30% 195 votes
History Museums 197-201 Essex Street, Salem, MA MoreLess Info
The dark history of the town's infamous witch trials is recounted at The Witch History Museum, where guides relate stories and describe the depicted scenes. There are no artifacts, and the stories are delivered dramatically as in a play.
23.3 Miles
100% 5 votes
History Museums 205 Washington Street, Peabody, MA 1960 MoreLess Info
Located close to Boston, the George Peabody House Museum is an educational opportunity for the entire family. Philanthropist George Peabody's home in Peabody, Massachusetts is preserved as well as a collection of artifacts relating to the leather trade and industry.
23.4 Miles
The House of the Seven Gables is an original colonial mansion dating back to late 17th-century which operates as a local museum today featuring restored period furnishings and a variety of other artifacts.
23.4 Miles
91% 131 votes
Children's Museums Six Washington Street, Dover, NH 3820 MoreLess Info
The Children's Museum of New Hampshire offers a variety of hands-on exhibits for all ages, including activities about dinosaurs, submarines and aerodynamics. Outdoor play opportunities include a playground and picnic area.
23.4 Miles
62% 285 votes
Specialty Museums 274 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970 MoreLess Info
Guests can board a full length pirate ship and explore an 80 foot cave as part of the New England Pirate Museum which brings the 1690s to life. Artifacts from sunken ships and pirate treasures form the bulk of the displayed collections.
23.4 Miles
81% 251 votes
Historic Sites 193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970 MoreLess Info
Featuring a 171-foot, three masted ship reconstruction, Salem Maritime National Historic Site offers visitors a variety of ship related tours. Visitors can also explore a walk through museum detailing the history of sailing in the 18th century.
23.4 Miles
61% 169 votes
Specialty Museums 282 Rear Derby Street, Salem, MA MoreLess Info
Rather than an actual village, the Salem Witch Village is an indoor guided tour through a maze. The history of witchcraft from its ancient roots to modern times are covered in the maze-like setting.
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