- 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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Danvers, Massachusetts is home to the Witch Trials Memorial. The Memorial acknowledges and laments the persecution, torture, shunning and execution of women and men accused of witchcraft by the Puritans.
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Situated on 165 acres, Endicott Park features historical farm buildings, woodlands, marshes and orchards. The park offers fishing, barnyard animals, nature trails for hiking and a playground as well as sledding and cross-country skiing opportunities in the winter.
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The Salem Willows Arcade is a video game arcade that features a historic carousel from 1866, skeeball, and vintage pinball machines. The arcade also has a prize and treasure system.
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Perfect to host elegant gatherings and beautiful weddings, the Glen Magna Farms leaves a lasting impression. The tall, white structure is complete with a flower lined walkway and the grounds allows for massive tents to host events in inclement weather.
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Rail-trail Independence Greenway Bike Route is an 8 mile long paved bike and walking trail. Situated along an abandoned railroad, views include wetlands and wildlife and a memorial style bench to enjoy at the trail head entrance.
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Devereaux Beach is a public beach that features lifeguards, a picnic pavilion, public restrooms, and beach maintenance staff. The two pavilions are available for rent during the spring and fall seasons.
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Containing 8 miles of trail, the Peabody - Middleton Rail Trail passes wetlands and abandoned railroads with some nice views. The trail is a great way to see some of the nation's history while taking a casual stroll.
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SUP East Coast Style provides for all paddleboarding needs including lessons, guided and group tours, equipment rentals, apparel and instruction in paddleboard yoga and fitness. They also provide surfing gear and instruction.
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Featuring 46 candlepin lanes, Metro Bowl offers open and league bowling with automatic scoring, bumpers and cosmic bowling. The center provides arcade and redemption games, billiard tables and a snack bar with food and drinks along with adult beverages.
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205 Washington Street, Peabody, MA 1960
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Located close to Boston, the George Peabody House Museum is an educational opportunity for the entire family. Philanthropist George Peabody's home in Peabody, Massachusetts is preserved as well as a collection of artifacts relating to the leather trade and industry.