Things to Do with Kids in Essex, MA

  • 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.
  • 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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27.9 Miles
96% 103 votes
Movie Theaters 637 Main Street, Chatham, MA 2633 MoreLess Info
Originally opened in 1916, the Chatham Orpheum Theater was the first movie house in the area. It continues to serve the community with updated projection technologies including 3-D and 6.1 Surround Sound on two theater screens.
27.9 Miles
95% 22 votes
Rock Climbing 74 Acton Street, Watertown, MA 02472 MoreLess Info
Central Rock Gym is a 28,000 sq ft climbing facility with 50 ft walls, a giant boulder and lead structure and a fitness and yoga room. They offer camps, competitions and classes in yoga, hot yoga, pilates and spinning.
27.9 Miles
83% 12 votes
Recreation Centers 274 South Street, Hingham, MA 02043 MoreLess Info
South Shore Country Club is recreational facility that features a par 72 championship golf course. The club also features a candlepin bowling alley with 10 lanes, three tennis courts, and a swimming pool.
27.9 Miles
75% 4 votes
Bowling 274 South Street, Hingham, MA 02043 MoreLess Info
Country Club Lanes, also known as The Alley At South Shore Country Club, is a premier bowling facility adjacent to the country club. The bowling alley features ten lanes of candlepin bowling and offers quality family fun.
27.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 80 Rosedale Road, Watertown, MA 2472 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1979, the Plumbing Museum is a museum dedicated to displaying information and exhibits solely about the trade of plumbing from history to present day. The museum is popular among fellow plumbers, tradesmen, and other curious individuals.
28.0 Miles
33% 3 votes
Parks 499 Pawtucket Street, Lowell, MA 01852 MoreLess Info
Located off of the Merrimack River, John E. Sheehy Memorial Park provides visitors with a shaded grass field to watch the river from. The park has a walking path that weaves between trees near the shore of the river.
28.0 Miles
50% 2 votes
Specialty Museums 45 Bare Cove Park Drive, Hingham, MA 2043 MoreLess Info
Celebrating the history of firefighting, the Bare Cove Fire Museum is an interesting and educational place for youth and adults alike. The museum features antique fire vehicles, historical machines and documented stories of firefighting in the area.
28.1 Miles
- 3 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) Waltham, MA 2454 MoreLess Info
With flexible game schedules and fun activities, T's League offers events including dodgeball, basketball, and softball leagues. Guests love to come with friends and socialize over sports, food, and fun.
28.1 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 233 California Street, Newton, MA 02495 MoreLess Info
The 6-acre Forte Memorial Park is a recreational park that has a pre-school play area with swings. The park also features a city memorial site, a lighted basketball court, bocce ball courts, and a stage performance area.
28.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Theaters 617 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02452 MoreLess Info
Whether it's a Broadway-style musical, celebrity appearance, artist tribute concert, or an original revue, the Reagle Music Theatre keeps the live tunes playing for its audiences. The theater also features educational programs for aspiring young performers.
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