- 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 a ten-barrel brew house, the Tap Brewing Company offers small batch craft beers to patrons. The brewery has function rooms that can hold up to 100 people in the largest room.
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A sports complex that is home to adult and youth leagues, Teamworks Revere features turf fields used for soccer. The site offers facility rentals and scoreboards as well as food and drinks for sale.
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Visitors can enjoy a group of art related businesses and galleries dedicated to bringing a greater awareness of the arts at the Wingate Street Art District. The district holds several events and venues on the streets open to the public.
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Organized by a group of local historians, Andover Historical Society features exhibits containing artifacts from the town's past. These exhibits include historical information from the Civil War and Edwardian times, including furniture, clothing, and tools from the 19th century.
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Truly dedicated to family bonding and activities, Cider Hill Farm designs its events and attractions around the family unit. Pick fresh fruit from the orchard, take a fun hayride, and enjoy a hot cup of apple cider with a warm doughnut.
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At Showcase Cinemas, guests can see great movies in a fun and clean atmosphere that uses the most modern equipment. The large, upgraded facility also includes reclining seats, a restaurant, and a bar.
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A family entertainment center, Cedarland Fun Center features a climbing wall, an overhead rope course and two 18-hole miniature golf courses. The center also provides batting cages, party hosting and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Offering classes and workshops for adults and children, Metamorphosis Art & Design is an art studio that is available for birthday parties. The shop has special 'Spirited Painter Nights' where artists get to paint and enjoy a beverage with friends.
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The mission of Veterans Memorial Skating Rink is to provide local residents with a clean skating facility that provides affordable programming. The facility offers public skating sessions and skate equipment rentals.
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Featuring a rotation of local and touring rock bands, Wonderland Ballroom functions as a music venue divided into three areas. The largest area has a stage and can hold over a thousand people at capacity.