- 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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The historic Zimmerman House is museum that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and features a collection of pottery, modern art, and sculpture. The museum offers private or public group tours.
42.5 Miles
Bonnaroo is a 4-day music festival located on a 700-acre farm. It features a variety of food vendors, a cinema tent, camping and other art and entertainment options.
42.6 Miles
Manchester's SEE Science Center is a hands-on science museum for children and teens. The organization is dedicated to helping children learn about the natural sciences through interactive play and object manipulation.
42.6 Miles
200 Bedford Street, Manchester, NH 03101
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Operated by the Manchester Historic Association, the Millyard Museum is housed in Mill No. 3 at the corner of Commercial and Pleasant Streets in the Millyard. The museum features the permanent exhibits and galleries features rotating exhibitions on a variety of topics that tells the story of Manchester and the …
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The 7,500 square foot Oqunquit Museum of Art, and the accompanying three-acre landscape gardens, features American Modern art, particularly from the early 1900s Oqunquit Art Colony, and Andy Warhol paintings.
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250 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH 03101
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The tallest climbing wall in the state is offered at the Vertical Dreams Indoor Climbing Gym. Routes for all abilities are available on the wall, and visitors can enjoy lead climbing, top roping, and bouldering.
42.7 Miles
As a family operated winery, Vitone Family Wines offers a wide selection of wine to its visitors; from Sirah, to Chardonnay, to Pinot Grigio. All of the wine tastings are complimentary.
42.8 Miles
Arms Park is a small park and part of the Heritage Trail. The park offers scenic views of the bordering river, with several benches and rest areas available. Visitors will find a small waterfall at the end of the trail.
42.9 Miles
Seal spotting and lobster fishing are some of the things to be done during the tours offered by Finestkind Scenic Cruises. 4 boats are available, along with 5 different cruising packages.
42.9 Miles
Manchester, New Hampshire's Livingston Park serves adults and children in the community. It features a running track, soccer field, a splash pool and a large splash pool for children. It also hosts sports games on its athletic field.