- 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!
- Essex, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 3 things to do within the city of Essex, MA , followed by 493 popular activities in nearby cities, including Boston, Salem, Gloucester, Cambridge, Beverly, Somerville, Hampton, Newburyport, Lynn, Marblehead, Rockport, Danvers, Medford, North Andover, Haverhill, Ipswich, Arlington, Amesbury, Malden, Saugus, Woburn, Methuen, Lawrence, Revere, Andover, Hull, Peabody, Burlington, Chelsea, Everett, Seabrook, Tewksbury, Melrose, Billerica, Exeter, Salem, Rye, North Hampton and Lexington
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A traditional institution, the Franklin Public Library combines classic manuscripts with available, innovative technology. Its calendar of events includes holiday-appropriate library evening readings, special teen programs and handy educational resources.
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The 883-acre Franklin State Forest is a natural preserve that features a network of hiking trails that span up to 8.6-miles long. The trails can be used for hiking, walking, or running.
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At Pirelli Veteran's Skating Rink, visitors can practice ice skating during one of the public skating sessions. The rink also hosts pickup hockey events, ice hockey tournaments, skating lessons, and birthday parties.
49.3 Miles
Dedicated to preserving local history, the Franklin Historical Museum features collections containing around 4,000 total items, such Native American artifacts and vintage clothing. The museum also conducts several ongoing historical research projects.
49.3 Miles
Grand View Campground features many attractions for visitors, including their lake suitable for fishing and boating and its three beaches. There are luxury cabins for rent and others activities enjoyed there are basketball, horseshoes and bocce.
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Blending a coffee shop and a playground, The Great Escape is a cafe and play area offering a number of entertaining amenities to its guests. Parents commonly visit the coffee shop while their kids play on the indoor playground.
49.5 Miles
Watch that new movie everyone has been dying to see at Entertainment Cinema in Leominster, Massachusetts. Playing current movies at old time prices, this theater lets visitors sit back, in their reclining chairs of course, and relax.
49.6 Miles
Located on over 180 acres of land, the Franklin Town Forest is a forest preserve that is popular among local nature enthusiasts. Visitors commonly enjoy hiking, biking, or walking through the preserve's many trails.
49.7 Miles
A part of the Cape Cod National Seashore on the side which overlooks the Atlantic ocean, Race Point Beach is a vast stretch of golden sand that is famous for the intense rip tides and surfing opportunities.
49.8 Miles
Visitors can enjoy hiking, supervised swimming, boating and other recreational activities at Chilson Beach. The beach also features ball fields and a playground and offer opportunities for birding and viewing other wildlife like beavers.