- 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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Showcase SuperLux aims to change how we experience movies. A full dining experience with wait-staff is available in-theater. From steaks to seafood the executive chef prepared menu has something for everyone. Enjoy a wine-pairing with your dinner and movie.
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Canoe and kayak rentals at the UMass Lowell Kayak Center are available from early June until late August. Reservations are available. The center also offers youth programs, tours, custom group outings and is home to the UMass rowing team.
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Home of America's industrial revolution, Waltham Museum contains artifacts and exhibits from the first modern factory. Items on display include automobiles, cotton mill items, an Edison Gramophone, and watchmaker tools.
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Opened in October 2014, the Loch Ness Playcenter is a recreational facility offering a number of fun amenities for its guests to enjoy. Slides, play structures, and a specialized toddler area are among the many attractions available.
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Located in Concord, Massachusetts, the Battle Road Trail is a 5 1/2 mile trail along the route that British soldiers used to travel between Boston and Concord. The trail is paved and suitable for walking, biking and wheelchair use.
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Portsmouth Kayak Adventures is a rental authority offering a variety of rental options. Attractions include kayak rentals, stand up paddle board rentals, bike rentals, and kayak and stand up paddle board tours.
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A natural area with open fields and woods, Pierce Reservation spans four acres, and can be reached through Governor Hutchinson's Field. The reservation area is adjacent to hiking trails, as well.
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Governor Hutchinson's Field is a natural preserve that contains a sunken wall called a ha-ha that prevents livestock from crossing. The site also has views of the city of Boston from the top of Milton Hill.
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Newton's Harry Gath Memorial Pool is a 25 yard outdoor swimming pool with a separate wading pool. The facility includes diving boards and a water slide, as well as a shade building with seating.