- 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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Symphony Hall is a historic building and home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Opening in October 1900, the hall is a live entertainment venue, noted for its quality of sound and interior design.
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Also known as the Dr. Paul Dudley White Path, the Charles River Bike Path is a prominent 18 mile loop trail between Boston and Newton. Most of the path is focused on the banks of the Charles River, but bikers can also cross any one of the bridges linked to the path.
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The Janas Memorial Skating Rink is an ice skating rink that hosts a variety of programs for all ages, including figure skating, ice hockey, and tiny tots skating. The rink also hosts open skating hours.
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Located on Nutting Lake, Micozzi Beach is a small, sandy beach with on-duty lifeguards and a fishing pier. It offers a sand volleyball court, picnic tables, a children's playground, wooded areas, fishing rod rentals and a bathhouse.
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Colleen Sgroi Gallery & Art Classes is an art center that displays the work of Colleen Sgroi. They offer a number of art classes for adults and children where they teach watercolor, acrylic painting, folk art, drawing and furniture artwork.
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The House of Blues is a recognized chain of venues located throughout the United States. Renowned for having high standard live entertainment, the venue also serves as a bar and restaurant.
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Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125
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Every visit to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library begins with a short film about the Kennedy era. Guests are then left to wander as they please through the exhibits about Kennedy's presidency along with the extensive research collections.
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Kenmore Square is a public space, featuring bars and restaurants, close to Fenway Park and Boston University. It is frequented by students and sports fans, and features a recognizable local landmark, the Citgo sign.
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A grand carousel in operation for over 80 years, Paragon Carousel has four rows of 66 horses and two Roman chariots. It is decorated with 35 original paintings, 36 cherubs and 18 goddesses looking down as the organ plays.
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In business for over 10 years, Nantasket Kayaks offers rentals of kayaks and stand up paddle boards. The facility also offers individual and group instruction as well as guided tours.