- 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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26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
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Established in 1998, the Harvard Museum of Natural History features a range of specimens from the collection of Harvard's three natural history research museums. The exhibits include the realistic flame-worked Glass Flowers, fossils and skeletons of dinosaurs and other mammals, minerals and more.
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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
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Congress Street Bridge, Boston, MA 02210
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Historical re-enactments and interactive exhibits provide an interactive learning experience concerning the event leading to the American Revolution at Boston Tea Party Ships & Museums. Take part in dumping tea overboard, meet the colonists and explore historically accurate ships at this quality venue.
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Run by Harvard University, the Peabody Museum has some of the best collects of human history. See huge Native American totem poles, legacy of canoes, the art of wars throughout the ages, and tools used by our developing ancestors among many other things.
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422 Summer Street, Arlington, MA 02474
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The Veterans' Memorial Skating Rink is an indoor ice facility that is open to the public during the months of August through April. The facility has a complete snack bar service and vending machines.
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77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
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Established in 1861, Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a reputed institution of higher learning with a special focus on science and mathematics. Located near the Charles River, MIT's campus is home to numerous historic buildings designed by famous architects such as William Welles Bosworth.
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Located inside Harvard University, Harvard Yard is an open piece of land. At a size of 22.4 acres, the yard is the oldest established piece of land in the University, and offers the pubic free access.
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Famous for its beautiful design and unparalleled acoustics, the Sanders Theatre offers a unique 180 degree arrangement to minimize distance from the stage. Attend a variety of concerts and other performances to enjoy the intimate atmosphere that the theatre provides.
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In addition to selling surf boards and other accessories, Summer Sessions Surf Shop offers a variety of surf programs for visitors of all ages. The lessons provide training on how to use a surf board with knowledgeable instructors.
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A movie theater offering first-run feature films, AMC Burlington Cinema 10 has ten auditoriums with digital projection and stadium seating. The theater provides reclining chairs, theater rentals, reserved seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Designed as a safe, fun place for dogs, Thorndike Field Dog Park provides ample space for running, jumping and playing. It also offers pet-friendly drinking fountains, obstacle courses and comfortable seating for pet owners.