- 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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Named after a nurse who was sentenced to death during the Salem Witch Trials, Rebecca Nurse Homestead is a historic structure which dates back to 17th century and features a number of restored period furnishings.
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A 65,000-square-foot, water-based entertainment facility, Coco Key Water Park includes a lazy river, slides, pools and splash areas. The park has a snack bar, arcade machines and cabanas equipped with seating, a table and a television.
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Warwick Place, 123 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
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The Warwick Cinema is a movie theater that features intimately styled auditoriums that have luxury rocker stadium style seating. The theater also has a screening room that is used for limited or private events.
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A community theater in operation since 1956, the Marblehead Little Theatre is located in the School Street Firehouse. The company stages several productions a year, some of them musical shows.
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Golfers of all ages enjoy a round of mini-golf at Monster Mini Golf in Danvers, Massachusetts. The clean, manicured course features family-friendly hazards and delightful decorations to enhance the golfing experience.
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Get a glimpse into the life of the Phillips family and their staff at Phillips House. Located on Salem's popular Chestnut Street, this Colonial Revival style carriage house is open to the public. Tours are available.
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A harborside park, Crocker Park offers remarkable views of Marblehead harbor. Visitors can swim in an area just off the dock, walk or jog along scenic trails, or picnic in one of the multiple pavilions.
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Danvers, Massachusetts is home to the Witch Trials Memorial. The Memorial acknowledges and laments the persecution, torture, shunning and execution of women and men accused of witchcraft by the Puritans.
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Situated on 165 acres, Endicott Park features historical farm buildings, woodlands, marshes and orchards. The park offers fishing, barnyard animals, nature trails for hiking and a playground as well as sledding and cross-country skiing opportunities in the winter.
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The Salem Willows Arcade is a video game arcade that features a historic carousel from 1866, skeeball, and vintage pinball machines. The arcade also has a prize and treasure system.