- 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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With long, wide shores and limited crowds, Seabrook Beach is a low-key and relaxing location that is family friendly. Beach-related activities such as swimming, volleyball, and sand-castle building are common.
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Ward Reservation is a unique 700-acre natural area that is located in Andover, Massachusetts. Ten miles of trails offer hikers and birders the chance to explore the varied landscape which features woodlands, creeks and swamps.
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Featuring 24 candlepin lanes, Leo's Super Bowl Inc offers open and league bowling along with private event hosting. The center provides a projection television, arcade game machines, shoe rental, bumpers and two meeting rooms.
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17 Howard Street, Saugus, MA 1906
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A National Historic Landmark, the Historic New England Boardman House gives visitors a glimpse of 17th and 18th century life. Built in 1692, and relatively unaltered in the last 200 years, the house is a study in Colonial architecture.
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Many presses and hands on exhibits are displayed in the Museum of Printing. There are tours, exhibits, as well as demonstrations of presses and the graphic arts.
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Visitors can enjoy the scenic views of the Merrimack Valley and the western shoreline of Lake Cochichewick with the hiking trails at Weir Hill. There are 4 miles of trails and also a 60 acre oak-hickory forest.
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Stage Two Cinema Pub is a combination movie theater, restaurant and bar, and party place that combines dining and movie viewing. The pub specializes in hosting birthday parties and special events.
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At Clipper City Gymnastics, visitors can bring their children for gymnastic classes and birthday parties. The gym has various equipment, like mats, bars, and beams for children to practice on.
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153 Academy Road, North Andover, MA 1845
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Offering exhibits and programs that focus on a wide variety of historical subjects, the North Andover Historical Society maintains an active schedule of activities. The society also offers genealogical services, and maintains archives.
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The Seabrook Science & Nature Center is a free educational center maintained by the Seabrook power plant. It features a hands-on classroom with displays about electricity and nuclear power, a marine touch pool, and an extensive nature trail.