- 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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Walsh's Deep Sea Fishing offers several private boat charters on the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors can go on day long deep sea fishing trips, whale watching tours, and evening cruises, and the private vessel can accommodate up to 149 passengers.
15.1 Miles
Indian Rock Stables is an equestrian facility offering full board services and miles of riding trails. Indian Rock Stables also maintains a fully licensed riding school, offering horseback lessons and training sessions.
15.4 Miles
Festival friendly Smolak Farm is an outdoor venue that provides educational tours and plentiful activities. Farm stand and ice cream stand are available in addition to animals, seasonal hay rides and an autumn classic car show.
15.4 Miles
The Andover Sportsmen Club is a recreational club that conserves, restores, and manages the fish, game, and other wildlife in Andover. The club has facilities such as a trap range, a clubhouse, and an archery range.
15.5 Miles
Roller World is skating rink that features an on site pro shop for roller skates and inline skates. The skating venue also has an arcade, a food court, and hosts birthday and private parties.
16.0 Miles
A working museum, Lowell's Boat Shop is also a National Historic Landmark that has been in operation since 1793. The shop is dedicated to the craft of building wooden boats, and hosts an apprentice program and other educational events.
16.0 Miles
Serving the Merrimack River and Newburyport Harbor areas, Captain Ed's Sailing offers sailing excursions that tour the region's islands and landmarks by water. The captain is knowledgeable about sailing and teaches visitors how to sail the boat.
16.1 Miles
National park Saugus Iron Works is a historical site that represents the American iron and steel history. The 9-acre park includes mills, a restored 17th century home, working waterwheels and hot forges.
16.2 Miles
Since 1971, Brooks School Day Camp has been providing summer camping experiences for children ages 4-18 on their 250 acres of landscape. Counselor training programs are available, as well as Soccer lessons and an aquatic school.
16.2 Miles
Hosting hockey leagues, Kasabuski Arena is an indoor ice skating rink that offers open skating sessions to the community. Visitors can sign up for figure skating lessons that cater to skaters of all skill levels.