- 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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Jason Street & Gray Street intersection, Arlington, MA 02474
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Perfect for the outdoor enthusiast, Menotomy Rocks Park provides for an array of recreational activities. A picturesque park with wooded trails, it is ideal for fishing, walking, hiking and wildlife/bird watching.
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Methuen Town Forest is an outdoor recreation area that includes a network of rugged and challenging trails for hiking and biking, as well as a beach area on the edge of the lake.
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The first large municipally-funded public library in America, the Boston Public Library features an audio-visual collection and a variety of fiction and young adult book offerings. The location also features an auditorium and conference rooms.
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Located near the Exeter River, the Phillips Exeter Trail has marked trails for walking, hiking and biking with access to the river for kayaking. During the winter, the trails are also used for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
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Open only during the summer months, Manning State Park features extensive woodlands with numerous picnic areas and walking paths for those wanting to walk or run. The park even has a small water playground for children.
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The A.R.T. - American Repertory Theater has the sole goal of helping visitors experience art. Performances include musicals, theatrical performances, acrobatics, and many other forms of art for you to experience.
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Artistic and independent films are the focus of the Brattle Theatre. It serves as the home venue for several major film events throughout the year, such as the Independent Film Festival Boston, Boston LGBT Film Festival, and Boston Underground Film Festival.
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Year-round, lifeguard-monitored Nantasket Beach is a 1 1/3 mile long oceanfront beach reminiscent of the area's historic amusement park history. Visitors can take in musical band concerts, dance lessons or the historic Paragon Carousel while enjoying the ocean front
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Prudential Center or Museum of Science, Boston, MA 02116
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The Boston Duck Tours allow for a wide range of sightseeing including Bunker Hill, Boston Common, and Quincy Market before splashing into the Charles River. Once in the water, those on the tour can take in stunning views of the Boston and Cambridge skylines.
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Harvard Square, locally known as simply the Square, is the historic and cultural center of Cambridge and serves as a popular destination for shopping, dining, quality theater and sightseeing.