- 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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Run by Harvard University, the Peabody Museum has some of the best collects of human history. See huge Native American totem poles, legacy of canoes, the art of wars throughout the ages, and tools used by our developing ancestors among many other things.
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422 Summer Street, Arlington, MA 02474
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The Veterans' Memorial Skating Rink is an indoor ice facility that is open to the public during the months of August through April. The facility has a complete snack bar service and vending machines.
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Arlington Children's Center offers a number of educational programs for children, along with after school programs and vacation and summer camps. Their programs begin at the toddler stage and extend to all elementary school ages.
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77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
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Established in 1861, Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a reputed institution of higher learning with a special focus on science and mathematics. Located near the Charles River, MIT's campus is home to numerous historic buildings designed by famous architects such as William Welles Bosworth.
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There are three different institutions that comprise the Harvard Art Museums, which are considered to be some of the top art museums in the world. The three museums are the Fogg, Arthur M. Sackler, and Busch-Reisinger which are combined with four research centers for students, scholars, and visitors.
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Located inside Harvard University, Harvard Yard is an open piece of land. At a size of 22.4 acres, the yard is the oldest established piece of land in the University, and offers the pubic free access.
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Famous for its beautiful design and unparalleled acoustics, the Sanders Theatre offers a unique 180 degree arrangement to minimize distance from the stage. Attend a variety of concerts and other performances to enjoy the intimate atmosphere that the theatre provides.
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In addition to selling surf boards and other accessories, Summer Sessions Surf Shop offers a variety of surf programs for visitors of all ages. The lessons provide training on how to use a surf board with knowledgeable instructors.
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A movie theater offering first-run feature films, AMC Burlington Cinema 10 has ten auditoriums with digital projection and stadium seating. The theater provides reclining chairs, theater rentals, reserved seating and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Designed as a safe, fun place for dogs, Thorndike Field Dog Park provides ample space for running, jumping and playing. It also offers pet-friendly drinking fountains, obstacle courses and comfortable seating for pet owners.