- 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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Ippi's Bait & Tackle is a bait shop that sells 1-lb vacuum packs of poagies, herring, whole sea clams, and squid. The shop uses an aerated and temperature controlled lobster tank to keep bait fresh.
13.9 Miles
North Shore Navigators Baseball games are held at Fraser Field, where the collegiate summer league team plays from June through August. Single game tickets or season passes are available and concessions include hot dogs and beer.
13.9 Miles
Manning Field is a track and sports field that is open to the general public for walking on weekdays. The field also hosts sporting events for high school and youth teams.
13.9 Miles
Red Rock Park is a seaside park often characterized as having a strong sea-like smell. Visitors to the park may enjoy watching the marine life in one of the park's many tide pools.
14.0 Miles
Built in 1940, Fraser Field is a baseball stadium that is currently home to the minor league North Shore Navigators. The stadium is also home to five different varsity high school baseball teams from the nearby area.
14.1 Miles
Turtle Lane Maple Farm is a family owned maple farm known for producing a variety of maple based products, primarily maple syrup. The farm offers guided tours in which guides will explain the syrup making process and offer edible samples.
14.1 Miles
High Rock Park, Tower & Observatory features a 12 inch Meade telescope powerful enough to see the rings and moons of far-flung planets. The observatory welcomes visitors, and requests they make reservations.
14.2 Miles
Foudned in 1937, Lucky Strike Lanes is a candlepin bowling alley that offers 34 lanes of bowling to its visitors. Other amenities at Lucky Strike include snacks, tournaments, and birthday party accommodation.
14.2 Miles
Lynnarts Inc is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting cultural activity and encouraging community interest in the arts. The facility has three different galleries located in the building.
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Raw Art Works is an art program designed for at-risk youth. Using painting, drawing, sculpting and even film, a team of professional artists and art therapists help support elementary to high school aged kids through support and artistic expression.