- 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.
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31.6 Miles
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1 Redhook Way, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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The Redhook Portsmouth Brewery and Cataqua Public House, built in 1996, offer regional beers, along with tours to show how the beers are made. The site often hosts special events and it is the only place in Portsmouth to get German style rye beer, because they grow the ingredients.
31.6 Miles
Fish, kayak or canoe on the Concord River, a tributary of the Merrimack River ideal for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Made famous by Henry David Thoreau, the 10-mile waterway offer canoe rentals from a shop near the South bridge.
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Visitors can view a variety of farm animals including dorset sheep, tamworth pigs, lineback cows, and devon cows at Codman Community Farms. The farm was originally established early in the 19th century.
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Adjacent to the North River, Widow's Walk Golf Course provides golfers with distant views of the Atlantic Ocean. Golfers of all abilities are invited to book a tee time at this 18-hole, par-72 course.
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Rte. 1, Portsmouth, NH
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Candlepin bowling is available along 28 lanes at the Champ's-Bowl-O-Rama Family Fun Center, which is open to the general public as well as bowling leagues. The facility also has a video game arcade, an on-site cafe, and private party areas.
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Founded in 1998, Exxcel Gymnastics & Climbing is a gymnastics and climbing school that offers a large selection of classes and programs for its students. Classes are available for individuals ranging from toddlers to 18 year-olds.
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A historic estate originally built in 1740 as a farmhouse, the Codman Estate now holds a collection of historical artifacts and furniture. The current estate allows visitors to acquaint themselves with four generations of family life.
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Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, PO Box 1192, Concord, MA 01742
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Consisting of forest and wetland scenery, Bruce Freeman Rail Trail is a paved trail for joggers, cyclists, and roller-skaters. The trail itself is 10 feet wide and has rails to one side.
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Kids and adults can enjoy painting plaster sculptures to take home at Plaster Fun Time. Kids paint their own way and on their own time since prices are per piece only. Nontoxic materials are used and party rentals available.
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208 South Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773
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Visitors to the Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln, Massachusetts get to see a variety of animals, including sheep, goats, foxes, pigs, birds, chickens, cows and other species. The Sanctuary also harvests maple syrup during the winter.