- 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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Specially designed for children and toddlers under the age of five, Malltots is an indoor playground and activity center. Providing kid-safe activities and exercise year-round, Malltots also makes its facilities available for groups and parties as well.
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The indoor trampoline park of Sky Zone Danvers has many open jump sessions every day. Along with the wall-to-wall trampolines, the facility has a foam cube pit, trampoline basketball court, and an aerobics program.
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The large towers that have welcomed seafarers to Thatcher Island since the 18th century, the Cape Ann Twin Lights, are the sole surviving multiple lights on any U.S. coast. Visitors can reserve free boat service to the island in summertime.
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Named after a nurse who was sentenced to death during the Salem Witch Trials, Rebecca Nurse Homestead is a historic structure which dates back to 17th century and features a number of restored period furnishings.
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A 65,000-square-foot, water-based entertainment facility, Coco Key Water Park includes a lazy river, slides, pools and splash areas. The park has a snack bar, arcade machines and cabanas equipped with seating, a table and a television.
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Warwick Place, 123 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA 01945
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The Warwick Cinema is a movie theater that features intimately styled auditoriums that have luxury rocker stadium style seating. The theater also has a screening room that is used for limited or private events.
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A community theater in operation since 1956, the Marblehead Little Theatre is located in the School Street Firehouse. The company stages several productions a year, some of them musical shows.
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Golfers of all ages enjoy a round of mini-golf at Monster Mini Golf in Danvers, Massachusetts. The clean, manicured course features family-friendly hazards and delightful decorations to enhance the golfing experience.
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Get a glimpse into the life of the Phillips family and their staff at Phillips House. Located on Salem's popular Chestnut Street, this Colonial Revival style carriage house is open to the public. Tours are available.
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A harborside park, Crocker Park offers remarkable views of Marblehead harbor. Visitors can swim in an area just off the dock, walk or jog along scenic trails, or picnic in one of the multiple pavilions.