- The list below includes 403 free or cheap things to do in or near Essex, Massachusetts, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Parks and Movie Theaters.
- From Cogswell's Grant to Essex Shipbuilding Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Essex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Gloucester, Cambridge and Salem.
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Ticket Office is at the Magic Parlor 213 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
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At Spellbound Tours, visitors can learn about the haunted history of the Salem witch trials. Among the sites visited is the Witch Dungeon, the Boston Stranger murder site, and the Old Burying Point Cemetery.
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Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery is a local monster museum which features the private collection of James Lurgio comprising of around 50 different characters spanning the history of horror in Hollywood movies. Besides the full-sized replicas, the gallery also houses many movie props.
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The Old Burying Point Cemetery is the oldest burial ground in Salem and contains the gravesites of many notable persons including Justice John Hathorne who was one of the judges of the Witch Trials, as well as many Mayflower passengers.
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Built in 1768, Jeremiah Lee Mansion is a Georgian-style historic home which houses a number of preserved original furnishings as well as many authentic 18th century artifacts.
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170 Washington St., Marblehead, MA 1945
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Marblehead Museum & Historical Society comprises of the historic Jeremiah Lee Mansion, the J.O.J. Frost Folk Art Collection as well as the archives of Marblehead history, all of which feature a range of authentic artifacts and offer guided tours.
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Owned and administered by the Marblehead Arts Association, the King Hooper Mansion is open seasonally. An architectural sight in itself, the mansion is home to an extensive and eclectic collection of art.
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30 Church St. Suite 203, Salem, MA 01970
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Arranging for the exploration of several haunted buildings, Paranormal Salem Investigation Tours has received lots of notoriety. And with experienced and knowledgeable guides, the tour can be both entertaining and educational.
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Rather than an actual village, the Salem Witch Village is an indoor guided tour through a maze. The history of witchcraft from its ancient roots to modern times are covered in the maze-like setting.
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The Witch Dungeon Museum features an award-winning reenactment of the trial of beggar woman Sarah Good on a daily basis. Tours of the museum include the dungeon itself, a recreational village, and Gallows Hill.
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The dark history of the town's infamous witch trials is recounted at The Witch History Museum, where guides relate stories and describe the depicted scenes. There are no artifacts, and the stories are delivered dramatically as in a play.