- 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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The Witch Dungeon Museum features an award-winning reenactment of the trial of beggar woman Sarah Good on a daily basis. Tours of the museum include the dungeon itself, a recreational village, and Gallows Hill.
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The dark history of the town's infamous witch trials is recounted at The Witch History Museum, where guides relate stories and describe the depicted scenes. There are no artifacts, and the stories are delivered dramatically as in a play.
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The Salem Witch Trials Memorial provides a place to reflect on the historical significance of the event. Included are 20 benches, one for each of the accused, containing their names as well as the means and dates of execution.
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Laser Quest Danvers
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139 Endicott Street, Danvers, MA 01923
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Offering a variety of party packages, Laser Quest Danvers offers visitors a competitive laser tag experience under black light. The arena itself has obstacles that can be climbed over for a tactical advantage.
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Watch the arts come alive in a theatrical production at Salem Theatre Company. This semi-professional local theater was founded in 2002. Literary events, dance, comedy and music are also performed.
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Organizing social events for yacht enthusiasts, Boston Yacht Club hosts fleet racing competitions, sailing clinics, and private lessons from its marina. The club hosts weekly gatherings where visitors can listen to authors speak, watch a race, or join a cruise.
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Situated in a secluded area, Loblolly Point has rocky cliffs that visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the ocean and nearby lighthouses from. Visitors can often catch locals fishing at the cliffs.
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Guests at the CoCo Key Water Resort -Boston in Danvers, Massachusetts enjoy world-class pampering in a luxurious environment. The Resort's staff provide consistently top-tier customer service and are one of the reasons many guests return annually.
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100 Independence Way, Danvers, MA 01923
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A 20-screen movie theater with IMAX, AMC Loews Liberty Tree Mall 20 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, theater rentals and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Malltots At Play
Liberty Tree Mall, 100 Independence Way, Danvers, MA 01923
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At Malltots At Play, children aged 6 and under can enjoy bouncy houses, cars and trucks, crawl tunnels, and more. The facility spans 20,000 square feet of fun in a safe and comfortable environment.