- 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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Opened in 1996, the Beverly Port Marina Inc is a local marina featuring a number of amenities for boat owners to enjoy. Boat storage, rack storage, and boat sales are among the amenities and services offered at the marina.
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Winter Island Park is a marine park where visitors can visit a historic fort, harbor and lighthouse. There is also a boat launch, a beach with a lifeguard, picnic areas and RV and tent camping from May through October.
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A small park located along the Danvers River, Obear Park provides beach access and an area for swimming. The park has a baseball field, tennis and basketball courts and a children's playground as well as open and shaded fields.
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Providing a view of Rockport Harbor, Rockport Marine Park has a boat launch, can be used for fishing and is home to a memorial for Andre the Seal. The park has grassy areas, picnic tables and benches.
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Supporting fly fishers and anglers, Texas Coast Fly Fishing is a year round fishing establishment. Available species on the Texas coast include sea trout, tarpon, redfish, black drum, and large Jack Crevelle.
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Shalin Liu Performance Center is a local concert hall which maintains a quality acoustic system in an intimate stage setting with the Atlantic Ocean in the backdrop. The center regularly hosts a variety of concerts and cultural events by Rockport Music.
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Thatcher's Island is an island that is part of the town of Rockport and is also known for being the site where naval confrontations in the Revolutionary War. The island is home to the Thatcher Island National Wildlife Refuge.
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Featuring the work of local artists, Rockport Art Association & Gallery displays paintings in contemporary and traditional styles. The gallery has two floors for visitors to view art in, and is free of charge.
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The Little Art Cinema is an old-fashioned movie theater that showcases great films and offers friendly service for guests of all ages. Though not modern, it does have a lot of charm and offers a one-of-a-kind moviegoing experience.
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Front Beach & Back Beach is a leisure park that is best known for being a scuba-diving destination. The beach has lifeguards during high season and metered parking along the beachfront.