- 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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America's first public beach, Revere Beach is a scenic boardwalk and ocean beach area. Athletic events, sand carving, beach combing and restaurants are available and incoming planes can be seen landing at Logan Airport.
17.7 Miles
Tours through Eastman's Docks are based on five different vessels that run through the Gulf of Maine. The most common tours revolve around fishing and whale watching, but private charters are available as well.
17.8 Miles
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180 Main St., Phillips Academy, Andover, MA 1810
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The Addison Gallery of American Art features one of the broadest collections of artwork worldwide. Over 17,000 pieces are included in the gallery's collections. Artwork by Alexander Calder and Winslow Homer are featured at the gallery.
18.0 Miles
The Ski Bradford resort area offers freestyle recreation and winter resort activities. Weeknight ski sessions, ski and snowboard programs and top-of the line rental equipment is available for groups, ski team racers and individuals partaking in the winter sports season.
18.0 Miles
492 Sutton Street, North Andover, MA 01845
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Boston Air Tours offer a scenic helicopter tour of the city and surrounding sites. Tours can be reserved to explore the north shore, southern New Hampshire, the Atlantic seacoast, or the Boston skyline at night.
18.0 Miles
Legends Gymnastics is a facility that strives to advance its students' development in the sport of gymnastics. Competitive teams, open gyms, and birthday party hosting are among the many services provided at the gym.
18.1 Miles
Town Line Luxury Lanes is a bowling alley that features amenities such as a pool table and a game room. The bowling alley offers a bowling league as well as 'atomic' and 'bumper' bowling.
18.1 Miles
The Melrose Dog Park provides visitors with the chance to let their dogs exercise in a dedicated play area that is surrounded by trees. The location features a doggie water fountain for dogs that are feeling a bit thirsty.
18.1 Miles
A public art display, Soles of Haverhill celebrates the area's tradition of shoe manufacturing and design through multiple giant shoe sculptures at various points in Haverhill's downtown area. The sculptures are created and painted by local artists.