- 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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Red Rock Park is a seaside park often characterized as having a strong sea-like smell. Visitors to the park may enjoy watching the marine life in one of the park's many tide pools.
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Built in 1940, Fraser Field is a baseball stadium that is currently home to the minor league North Shore Navigators. The stadium is also home to five different varsity high school baseball teams from the nearby area.
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Turtle Lane Maple Farm is a family owned maple farm known for producing a variety of maple based products, primarily maple syrup. The farm offers guided tours in which guides will explain the syrup making process and offer edible samples.
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High Rock Park, Tower & Observatory features a 12 inch Meade telescope powerful enough to see the rings and moons of far-flung planets. The observatory welcomes visitors, and requests they make reservations.
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Foudned in 1937, Lucky Strike Lanes is a candlepin bowling alley that offers 34 lanes of bowling to its visitors. Other amenities at Lucky Strike include snacks, tournaments, and birthday party accommodation.
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Equipped with a playground and waterfront park, Cashman Park is a popular spot with many amenities. Features include tennis and basketball courts, ball fields, a boat launch, and a jungle gym suitable for all ages.
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Arts After Hours
LynnArts Rantoul Black Box Theatre, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA 1901
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Putting on a mix of both well known and original performances, Arts After Hours offers the community a variety of musicals, comedies, and plays. The original skits performed by the group are often witty and poke fun at American history.
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At the Plaza Black Box Theater, visitors can see an acting ensemble called the Imaginary Beasts perform in family friendly plays and musicals. The actors often wear eclectic, fairy tale themed costumes.
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590 Washington Street, Lynn, MA 1901
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Exhibition worthy Lynn Museum and Historical Society prominently displays American impressionist art, and historical artifact collections. Diverse and sizable, the museum hosts over 17,000 objects for view and visitor appreciation.
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Built in 1885, the Grand Army of the Republic Museum is a great place to visit for history enthusiasts. Must-see features include the 56' x 46' main hall, research library, and memorabilia from the Revolutionary War through the Korean War.