- 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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Ward Reservation is a unique 700-acre natural area that is located in Andover, Massachusetts. Ten miles of trails offer hikers and birders the chance to explore the varied landscape which features woodlands, creeks and swamps.
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Featuring 24 candlepin lanes, Leo's Super Bowl Inc offers open and league bowling along with private event hosting. The center provides a projection television, arcade game machines, shoe rental, bumpers and two meeting rooms.
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17 Howard Street, Saugus, MA 1906
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A National Historic Landmark, the Historic New England Boardman House gives visitors a glimpse of 17th and 18th century life. Built in 1692, and relatively unaltered in the last 200 years, the house is a study in Colonial architecture.
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Many presses and hands on exhibits are displayed in the Museum of Printing. There are tours, exhibits, as well as demonstrations of presses and the graphic arts.
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Visitors can enjoy the scenic views of the Merrimack Valley and the western shoreline of Lake Cochichewick with the hiking trails at Weir Hill. There are 4 miles of trails and also a 60 acre oak-hickory forest.
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Stage Two Cinema Pub is a combination movie theater, restaurant and bar, and party place that combines dining and movie viewing. The pub specializes in hosting birthday parties and special events.
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153 Academy Road, North Andover, MA 1845
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Offering exhibits and programs that focus on a wide variety of historical subjects, the North Andover Historical Society maintains an active schedule of activities. The society also offers genealogical services, and maintains archives.
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The Seabrook Science & Nature Center is a free educational center maintained by the Seabrook power plant. It features a hands-on classroom with displays about electricity and nuclear power, a marine touch pool, and an extensive nature trail.
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The Bay Circuit Trail (BCT) is a trail system that links outlying communities, parks and other green space areas. The pathway, used primarily or hiking, is an approximately 200-mile long greenway corridor. The BCT currently connects 57 Boston area communities.
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The attractions at Turkey Hill Farm vary by season. In the summers, the farm offers blueberry, raspberry, and flower picking, while in the winter it sells Christmas trees. The farm also serves free apple cider.