- 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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29.2 Miles
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57 votes
154 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 2154
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Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, located inside an old textile mill, is home to a variety of informative exhibits and antique artifacts showcasing the history of the American Industrial Revolution, the famous Waltham Watch Company and more.
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Dartmouth Street, off South Street, Waltham, MA 02454
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A sports complex, Nipper Maher Park features lighted adult and youth baseball fields with bleachers as well as tennis and basketball courts. The park also provides a children's play structure, swings, trees and a paved walking path.
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Founded in 1936, the Hovey Players Work Shop is a performing arts group that produces numerous plays and productions throughout the acting season. Performances are held in the intimate 52-seat Abbott Memorial Theater.
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Located in a 19th century Greek Revival style mansion, the Forbes House Museum offers a record of the lives and accomplishments of the Forbes family, two of whom were trade merchants a century ago.
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100%
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11 Cooper Street, Waltham, MA 2453
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At Dick's Beantown Comedy Escape at Ristorante Marcellino, visitors can watch New England comedians perform their material for a live audience. These comedy acts often delve into subjects like political humor, personal anecdotes, and physical improv.
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Embassy Cinema is a local movie theater which features a range of Hollywood movies as well as many independent and foreign language films.
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Watch City Brewing Co. is a local microbrewery which houses a varied collection of beers as well as dining options including burgers, salads, pizzas and more.
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Consisting of a large pond surrounded by woodland, Hammond Pond Reservation offers visitors recreational activities like hiking and fishing. The trail at the pond passes by caves, groves, swamps, gardens, and more.
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3 votes
415 S Street, Waltham, MA 02453
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Brandeis University Gosman Sports & Convention Center features a variety of men's and women's sporting events throughout the year. Events include tennis, softball, baseball, basketball, fencing, soccer, swimming, diving, track and field, and volleyball.
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Spingold Theater Center, Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA 2453
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Affiliated with Brandeis University, the Brandeis Theater Company includes students, faculty, staff, and guest artists. The company produces and performs a changing slate of progressive and innovative shows with each season.