- 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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Visitors can take a ferry to Bumpkin Island to enjoy views of the harbor from the various vistas of the island. During low tide, visitors can walk out to its sand spit to go fishing.
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Bull McCabe's is a restaurant and pub that features live music nearly every night and also hosts a trivia night. Their menu is a mixture of American and British pub favorites including a variety of burgers.
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An exercise gym and tumbling studio, Together in Motion offers events for toddlers, teens, and adults. The facility hosts kids' play sessions, dances for teenagers, and even an adult dodge ball league. It also welcomes drop-in visitors.
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A satire, The Slutcracker: a Burlesque has been performed live at many venues. The show combines belly dancing, acrobatics and ballet together with lively props to create a unique storyline based on The Nutcracker.
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The Pemberton Bait and Tackle Company features fishing charters, island taxis to Boston Harbor islands, and a waterfront cafe located on the pier that offers breakfast and lunch starting at 5:30a.m. Bait and tackle rentals also on the premises.
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A fun community park for the whole family, Hodgkin's Park features multiple playground structures and a field for sports play. The gates park also offers many shady trees, perfect for a relaxing picnic spot.
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Beacon Hill is a historic neighborhood that features Federal-style rowhouses, gaslit streets, and brick sidewalks. The location's sites include the Black Heritage Trail, The Club of Old Volumes, and Suffolk University.
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The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center hosts a variety of conventions, special events, and meetings. The location's events include the Boston Police Meeting, the 12th Annual Cold Chain Global Forum, and the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Educational Conference 2014.
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Reminiscent of theaters from the 50s, the Davis Square Theatre offers a hip, affordable entertainment experience. Comfortable seating, good food and period decor enhance digital film screenings, live performances and art exhibitions.
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The Burren is an Irish themed pub and restaurant. Opened in January 1996 by two musician friends, the venue hosts live music as well as offering food and beverages to its customers.