Things to Do with Kids in Essex, MA

  • 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.
  • 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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10.3 Miles
100% 28 votes
Bike Paths LT Ross Park, Peabody, MA MoreLess Info
Rail-trail Independence Greenway Bike Route is an 8 mile long paved bike and walking trail. Situated along an abandoned railroad, views include wetlands and wildlife and a memorial style bench to enjoy at the trail head entrance.
10.3 Miles
75% 12 votes
Beaches 155 Ocean Avenue, Marblehead, MA 01945 MoreLess Info
Devereaux Beach is a public beach that features lifeguards, a picnic pavilion, public restrooms, and beach maintenance staff. The two pavilions are available for rent during the spring and fall seasons.
10.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Walking Trails Peabody, MA 01960 MoreLess Info
Containing 8 miles of trail, the Peabody - Middleton Rail Trail passes wetlands and abandoned railroads with some nice views. The trail is a great way to see some of the nation's history while taking a casual stroll.
10.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Paddleboarding Riverhead Beach, Marblehead, MA 1945 MoreLess Info
SUP East Coast Style provides for all paddleboarding needs including lessons, guided and group tours, equipment rentals, apparel and instruction in paddleboard yoga and fitness. They also provide surfing gear and instruction.
10.5 Miles
69% 13 votes
Family Fun Center 63 Foster Street, Peabody, MA 01960 MoreLess Info
Featuring 46 candlepin lanes, Metro Bowl offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring, bumpers and cosmic bowling. The center provides arcade and redemption games, billiard tables and a snack bar with food and drinks along with adult beverages.
10.9 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.
10.9 Miles
93% 59 votes
Farms & Ranches 54 Felton Street, Peabody, MA 01960 MoreLess Info
Brooksby Farm is a working farm and apple orchard with pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches and apples. Hand-feed the farm animals, or visit the farm store for fresh baked cider donuts, mulled hot cider, coffee, fudge, candies and holiday decorations.
11.1 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 1 Community Road, Marblehead, MA 1945 MoreLess Info
The Jewish Historical Society of the North Shore presents a collection of videos, books, and photographs documenting the nation's early Jewish history, the exodus from Russia, and vast genealogy documentation.
11.2 Miles
39% 18 votes
Playgrounds 10 Newbury Street, Danvers, MA 01923 MoreLess Info
A play center for children under 13, Monkey Joe's features inflatable play structures as well as an arcade with video and redemption games. The center offers party and event hosting, a toddler play area and a snack bar.
11.5 Miles
100% 2 votes
Sailing 13 Drumlin Road, Marblehead, MA 01945 MoreLess Info
Emma Rose Sailing Charters is a sailing charter company that offers sailing lessons and charters to people of all ages. The company has classes for both beginner and intermediate level sailors. Adventure Sailing Camo June 26-Sept 5 $295/week Morning sessions 8:30 AM -12:30 PM/ Afternoon sessions 12:30 PM-4…
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