- Our list of the best things to do in Essex, Massachusetts, features the top 496 nearby activities — including 221 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
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Plimoth Plantation is a living museum which features the original settlement of English Colonists at Plymouth during 17th-century. The replica of 17th-century English village houses numerous historic artifacts and interpreters dressed in period costume who play out the daily-to-day activities of the early Colon…
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Consisting of 3 miles of shoreline, Plymouth Long Beach offers visitors panoramic views of the ocean and the surrounding peninsula. Visitors can walk on the coast or look for fish caught in the rocky tide pools.
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Located roughly one mile from the Provincetown center, the Province Lands Visitor Center is open daily from Memorial Day through the end of October. Exhibits about local animals and plants along with displays about the Pilgrims are featured at the site, and there is an observation deck.
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Take a hike along the trails of Beech Forest. This one-mile hike is complete with some challenging hills and panoramic views of the ocean. Bikes and roller blades are allowed.
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Picturesque views are enjoyed by visitors of Race Point Lighthouse. Free tours are offered the first and third Saturdays from June until October. Guests can commemorate the visit with a souvenir from the gift shop.
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A two-screen movie theater, Plimoth Cinema specializes in first-run foreign and independent movies. The theater offers digital projection and sound, adult beverages and a concession area with popcorn, candy and soft drinks.
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Built in 1897, the Old Harbor Lifesaving Station is maintained as part of the Cape Cod National Seashore. In summer, the site holds reenactments of breeches buoy rescues on the grounds once a week.
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An indoor/outdoor sports complex, Jungleplex maintains 60 000 square feet of playing space for activities including soccer, martial arts, field hockey and baseball, and also includes an arcade and cafe on the premises.
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A candlepin bowling center, Ficco's Bowladrome features 28 lanes for open and league bowling with shoe rental and automatic scoring. The center offers glow bowling, children's playgroups and a party room for private events.
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38 Main Street, Franklin, MA 2038
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The Franklin School For the Performing Arts is a center for the performing arts that offers musical lessons, dance classes, a dance program, and acting lessons. The theater teaches children of all ages and abilities.