- TripBuzz found 405 things to do with kids in or near Essex, Massachusetts, including 402 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Salem, Gloucester and Cambridge.
- From Cogswell's Grant to Essex Shipbuilding Museum, the Essex area offers 114 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Specialty Museums, Boat Cruise and Parks.
- A small town outside of Boston, Essex is a popular tourist destination in New England. Located on the Essex River, the city has its economic roots in both shipbuilding and clamming; and its rich history is recorded at its local museum. Other attractions in the area include a variety of antique shops, fishing charters, walking trails and public parks.
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Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre, earlier known as the Witches Cottage, offers live witchcraft and ghost shows and a special show for the kids called Professor Wunder's School of Magic . The lobby functions as a mini museum with numerous replica artifacts of the Salem Witch Trials.
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Built in 1768, Jeremiah Lee Mansion is a Georgian-style historic home which houses a number of preserved original furnishings as well as many authentic 18th century artifacts.
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170 Washington St., Marblehead, MA 1945
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Marblehead Museum & Historical Society comprises of the historic Jeremiah Lee Mansion, the J.O.J. Frost Folk Art Collection as well as the archives of Marblehead history, all of which feature a range of authentic artifacts and offer guided tours.
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Owned and administered by the Marblehead Arts Association, the King Hooper Mansion is open seasonally. An architectural sight in itself, the mansion is home to an extensive and eclectic collection of art.
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30 Church St. Suite 203, Salem, MA 01970
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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.
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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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With Witch City Segway, visitors can tour the historical and cultural sites of the city with narration provided by an audio device. The company offers 1 to 2 hour tours, as well as a 2 hour scavenger hunt.
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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.
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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.
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The Salem Witch Trials Memorial provides a place to reflect on the historical significance of the event. Included are 20 benches, one for each of the accused, containing their names as well as the means and dates of execution.