- 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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695 Hillside Street, Milton, MA 02186
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Roughly 7,000 acres of open space is available at the Houghton's Pond Recreation Area. The 24-acre pond offers fishing and swimming while land-based recreation includes mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, and cross country skiing in the winter.
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Rhythmic Dreams is a gymnastics school dedicated to teaching girls the basics of rhythmic gymnastics. The school offers several gymnastics programs for a variety of ages and skill levels and hosts a 12 week summer camp.
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In operation for over thirty years, the Concord Youth Theatre Inc is dedicated to fostering a love of and appreciation for drama in kids of all ages. The theater offers acting lessons and camps, and stages a variety of productions.
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The 42-acre Centennial Park is an outdoor park that features wetlands, open fields, and hiking trails that can be used for mountain biking and running. The park also includes an off-leash dog park, a pond, and parking.
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Servicing the Assabet, Sudbury, and Concord Rivers, South Bridge Boat House offers an assortment of canoe and kayak rentals to take out on the water. It also organizes guided kayak tours where visitors can see frogs, turtles, and other animals.
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The Dedham Historical Society has collected and preserved many items that piece together a story of local history. Collections include pottery, antique chairs and clocks, and jeweled boxes and decorations.
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Known for their quality productions, Fiddlehead Theatre is an asset to the Greater Boston community. Along with live performances such as plays and musicals, the theater offers an educational program for youth interested in the dramatic arts.
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The Blue Hill Observatory
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1904 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186
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The Blue Hill Observatory offers public tours where visitors can browse all kinds of weather equipment and also see amazing views from atop their tower. It is inaccessible by car and requires a mile-long walk up a hill.
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Dedham Community Theatre is an independent cinema founded in 1927. The theatre offers art-house films, events, music, and comedy while helping independent filmmakers to thrive in the age of digital downloads. The theatre also offers first run movies all year.
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The 200-acre Verrill Farm comprises of both primary farmland as well as wildlife habitat, wetlands and woodlands. The farm offers fresh produce comprising of fruits and vegetables and also maintain a restaurant and a bakery which is best known for its pies.