- 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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Faxon Park is a 7.5 acre park featuring various athletic facilities. Visitors will find two softball fields, an open field, a basketball court, five lighted tennis courts, and a regulation size running track. The park also maintains a children's playground.
29.4 Miles
Waltham's Riverwalk Park is a scenic and picturesque area that runs along the banks of the Charles River. The park's chief draw is a running and biking trail that offers some stunning natural views.
29.5 Miles
Offering hotel pickup, Boston Tours Day Tours takes visitors on tours of Boston's sightseeing highlights. The company's driving tours are guided by knowledgeable and professional drivers who offer information and anecdotes as the tour progresses.
29.5 Miles
A kid-focused art center where kids can create and paint their own plaster art works, Plaster Fun Time encourages kids to explore their creativity. The trained staff guides kids through the process without controlling their artistic expression.
29.5 Miles
Surrounded by historic churches and charming boutiques in the Newton Centre Garden. The garden features pathways of lush greenery and vibrant blooms, lending a relaxing atmosphere for a morning or afternoon stroll.
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The Newton Center Park & Playground features five clay tennis courts, regulation and junior baseball fields, elementary soccer fields, basketball court, play area with swings, and fenced toddler play area with swings and a recreation center.
29.6 Miles
Despite the short distance of the Neponset Bike Path, it covers urban areas, salt marshes, a mill village, and beaches on the Boston Harbor. Most individuals use it as a bike path, but it can also be utilized for walking or in-line skating.
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211 Wild Rose Lane, New Castle, NH 03854
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Named after General John Stark, the Fort Stark State Historic Site is a fort originally built to protect Portsmouth Harbor. Available activities include a tour of the visitor center, informational trails, fishing, swimming, kayaking, and bird watching.
29.7 Miles
Greenlit and funded by the US Congress in 1810, the Scituate Lighthouse is renowned for repelling a British attack merely one year after its completion. It has since undergone many renovations, and its walkway outfitted with graphic panels to commemorate its history.
29.7 Miles
With the focus on field sports, Weymouth Sportsmens Club provides an outdoor facility with hunting and fishing activities for its members. The club also offers classes that teaches sports classes like rifle safety and archery.