- 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 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.
17.3 Miles
Showcasing local artisans, The Riverwalk Bead Shop & Gallery has metal jewelry on display made out of precious stones. The gallery hosts jewelry making classes where visitors can learn metal smithing and fold forming techniques.
17.4 Miles
With a designated swim area, Lake Gardner is utilized by visitors for its kayaking, fishing, paddleboarding, swimming, and boating opportunities. During the summer, the lake has lifeguards patrolling the beach and swimming areas.
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137 Andover Street, North Andover, MA 1845
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The Stevens-Coolidge Place is a vibrant country style garden preserve and previous home to diplomat John Gardner Coolidge. Chinese porcelain artifacts and American-European art can be found while visitors observe the over-the-top split staircase and delft-tiled dining room fireplace.
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29 votes
1575 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
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Marked by a distinctive orange dinosaur landmark, Route 1 Miniature Golf & Batting Cages is a family amusement complex that offers a variety of games and entertainments. In addition to mini golf and batting cages, it features a video arcade.
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Featuring the New England tradition of candlepin bowling, Riverwalk Lanes offers quality family fun. The bowling alley offers 8 candlepin lanes, a retro design and a refreshment bar.
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Haverhill Historical Society collects, preserves and educates the community about Greater Haverhill's past and culture. They showcase a range of historical artifacts including Native American artifacts from the Lower Merrimack Valley and the Buttonwood Museum which houses furniture and toys.
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Lawler Arena is a 2549 seat ice hockey rink that serves as the home for Merrimack College Hockey. The rink also hosts youth hockey leagues and the MIAA IA Hockey Tournament.
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315 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA 1845
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At Rogers Center for the Arts patrons can view art exhibits, listen to poets and other speakers, and watch other events like opera, concerts, dance, film and theater. The center can seat 600 people.