- 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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Home of the New England Future Stars hockey team, Cronin Skating Rink offers a variety of skating programs at its ice rink. The rink offers public skating for amateurs and provides skate rentals.
19.8 Miles
With classes for all ages of children, Flips & Giggles Gymnastics provides personalized instructions for increasing a child's flexibility. The teacher starts with the basics, working them up to cartwheels and then handsprings.
19.9 Miles
Impressive in size, the Great Stone Dam visually demonstrates fine engineering and function. Visitors exploring the Dam will learn about its industrial history and appreciate the purpose and beauty of this functioning dam.
19.9 Miles
Offering a variety of Irish specialties, The Claddagh Pub has a selection of beers to choose from, from Irish cider to Kentucky bourbon barrel ale. The pub has a full size stage that features live performances from touring rock bands.
20.1 Miles
Boston Paintball Supply is a proshop that not only offers paintball supplies and equipment but they also take trade in' and offer certified gun repair on most models and provide hydro-testing service on expired tanks.
20.1 Miles
Malden's Valley Forum 2 is a full-sized ice rink that hosts open skating as well as a variety of contests, tournaments, and sporting events. The rink has a 500 seat capacity, and features a pro shop and locker rooms.
20.1 Miles
Lawrence Heritage State Park restores historic buildings and offers special exhibits and education about the community's history. The park includes a visitor center, walkway, boathouse, and two recreational parks.
20.2 Miles
Popular during the summer months, the Holland Memorial Pool is a public swimming pool run by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Visitors to the pool enjoy cooling off from the heat by swimming and relaxing in the water.
20.3 Miles
Only 5 miles north of Boston and spanning 2,575 acres, the Middlesex Fells Reservation is home for activities that include rock climbing, hiking and mountain biking. Views of the stony hills are featured, along with ponds, lakes and trails.