- 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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600 Primrose Street, Haverhill, MA 01830
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Pilgrim Lanes and Funtime Arcade in Haverhill, Massachusetts takes bowling and turns it on its head, specializing in candlepin bowling. With a unique style, improved technologies, extensive seating, and a large arcade make any family fun night one for the books.
19.3 Miles
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D Street, Hampton Beach, Hampton, NH 03842
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Part of the Hampton Beach Casino, Casino Cascade Water Slide has two 480-foot body slides that twist and turn. There is also an enclosed tube slide with a pool and a deck area that can be used for eating.
19.3 Miles
The Playland Arcade is a beach boardwalk that features plenty of fun activities for visitors of all ages, including video games from the 1980s and 1990s, skeeball, pinball, and more.
19.3 Miles
There are a variety of running and hiking trails along with baseball and softball fields at Pine Banks Park. The park features nine sports fields in total that are used for baseball, softball, field hockey, and soccer.
19.4 Miles
Sonny Myers Park features a large playground area for children, as well as plenty of outdoor space for adults to enjoy. It's a quiet little park that is perfect for spending some time outside while walking or sitting and relaxing.
19.6 Miles
Chunky's Cinema Pub is a combination movie theater and restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Chunky's features a gluten-free menu. Movies are first-run Hollywood fare for the most part, with occasional sporting events and special features.
19.6 Miles
The Arthur Nelson Playground of Everett is a family friendly community park open year round. The park features a children's playground area, water play spray pad, a basketball court and surrounding bike trails.
19.7 Miles
15 Presidential Way, Woburn, MA 01801
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A 24,000-square-foot entertainment center, Laser Craze features a laser tag arena and inflatable play structures as well as arcade and redemption games. The center provides a snack bar and can be used for private events and parties.
19.7 Miles
Featuring nine batting cages with 11 different pitching machines, Ironwood Batting Cages is a popular location for baseball enthusiasts to practice their swings. The batting cages are open in-season (April to September) and offer slow to fast pitches.
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Home of the New England Future Stars hockey team, Cronin Skating Rink offers a variety of skating programs at its ice rink. The rink offers public skating for amateurs and provides skate rentals.