- 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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Historical Fort Revere Park is a non-profit supported seacoast park and picnic area. Elegantly preserved, the no-alcohol permitted park hosts a variety of events including outdoor movies and recreational opportunities.
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The 200-acre Mary Cumming Park, located just north of Boston, offers meadows, forests, wetlands and a network of trails for public enjoyment. Visitors can partake in day hikes, backpacking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, picnicking and geocaching.
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Boston Derby Dames is an all-female DIY flat track roller derby league that plays at the Simoni Rink during the summer. The league has games that consist of two 30-minute periods and a brief halftime.
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Nunziato Field Dog Park is a large, fenced-in area over loose dirt and gravel, with no grass. Poop stations, water bowls, and picnic tables are provided but there are no hoses or running water.
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Lussiano Park features a playground with large climbing structures, suspension bridge, sandbox, basketball courts, picnic tables and a large water spray park. Fountains, puddles, and water control buttons help kids of all ages cool off.
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At the Boston Children's Museum, guests will have the opportunity to visit a wide variety of exhibits, including the Science Playground and the New Balance Climb. The location also features a real two-story house from Kyoto, Japan.
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Providing both screen and stage performances, Somerville Theatre offers economical entertainment in the Greater Boston area. There are also concerts and musical acts scheduled at this locale throughout the year.
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Originally a farm, the land for the Country Club of Billerica has been developed into a 120+ acre golf facility. Besides the links, the site features a grille and sports bar and a banquet hall for special events.
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Conway Park features an indoor ice skating rink along with a range of recreational activities including basketball courts, a playground and a baseball diamond. The park also has convenient access to the Red Line at Porter Square.