- 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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63 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
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7 Seas Whale Watch is a local company which offers guided whale watching tours from Gloucester to the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.
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25 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA 01930
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Having been in business for over 70 years, Day Adventures at Yankee Whale Watching offers a variety of ocean fishing trips. All trips include an experienced Captain and crew with options of ½ day, full day and overnight excursions.
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Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch
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24 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930
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Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch is a local company which offers whale watching tours of Cape Ann where visitors can view the mammals feeding, surfacing and breaching in their natural habitat.
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Cape Ann's Harbor Tours is host to a number of cruises from the historical and narrated to the lobstering skill demonstration. The featured Lighthouse Tour is the only event that circumnavigates Cape Ann by boat.
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The Roller Palace is a recreational roller skating ring that also hosts an indoor soccer league and a futsal league. The facility is fitted with air-conditioning and is available for rent.
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A variety of outdoor activities are available at Dogtown Common. The historical nature of the site allows for exploration of the lost settlement, and visitors can enjoy biking, hiking, and walking their dogs.
6.7 Miles
Gloucester, MA
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Cape Ann Whale Watch offers educational whale watching trips where whale sightings are accompanied with informative commentary and many educational hands-on activities about whales and their natural habitat.
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A local favorite for families in the area, Plum Cove Beach is relatively private and secluded. The small beach is great for children due to its confined nature, or cuddle up next to a loved one and watch a beautiful sunrise.
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Marini Farm features a seasonally open corn maze as well as a farm stand and pumpkin patch. Other attractions include pedal karts, hayrides, bouncy castles, rope games, an apple cannon and a giant tube slide.
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Situated on a family owned farm, Marini Farm Corn Maze offers family friendly activities like inflatable bounce houses, rope and corn mazes, and hayrides. The farm stand sells fresh produce and has baked goods available.