- 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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Spanning 80 acres, Silver Lake State Park has sandy beaches along the perimeter of Silver Lake. The lake can be used for swimming, boating and kayaking while the park provides picnic tables and a playground for children.
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Featuring a captain knowledgeable about the prime fishing spots in the area, Bunny Clark Deep Sea Fishing takes visitors on full day fishing excursions. During the trips, visitors have the opportunity to catch fish like haddock and cod.
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A historic city park, Manchester's Lafayette Park spans a little more than two acres. The park features several notable sculptures, and offers amenities that include walking trails, benches, and picnic areas.
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Located at the first American credit union, America's Credit Union Museum offers three floors that can be toured. Rooms include offices and a conference center with period furnishings, photos and other informational items.
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A small stone building dating back to the 1897, Ogunquit Memorial Library is a historic landmark. Its field stone construction makes it of interest to architecture buffs, and grandfather clocks and stuffed owls add atmosphere inside.
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6 Fletcher St., Manchester, NH
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The intriguing Amoskeag Fishways Learning & Visitors Center is an educational mini-museum dedicated to educating the public about the importance of the nearby waterways. The Center's exhibits have a particular emphasis on the role of the fishways in the fishing industry and human food chain.
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Space Entertainment Center
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51 Zapora Drive, Hooksett, NH 03106
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Featuring a 5,000-square-foot laser tag arena, Space Entertainment Center also provides bumper cars along with pool and air hockey tables. The center offers private event hosting, arcade and redemption games and a grill with food and drinks.
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As an indoor ice rink, Navin Skating Rink offers visitors public skating sessions and shoe rentals. After public skating is over, visitors can watch youth and adult hockey leagues practice at various hours.
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Both beginners and experienced fishermen can enjoy the Bunny Clark Fishing Charter that features a crew with plenty of local fishing experience. Most of the excursions concentrate on fishing cod and other similar fish in the area.