- 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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A 95,000-square-foot sports complex, SportsZone features courts for basketball, volleyball and dodgeball along with turf fields for field hockey, soccer and other field sports. It also offers sports lessons and leagues, a climbing wall and batting cages.
33.3 Miles
Houghton's Pond rests within the Blue Hills Reservation, offering 7,000 acres of open space. While the focus of the recreational area is a spring-fed kettle hole pond, there is also a playground, concession pavilion, and visitor's center.
33.4 Miles
Indoor garden, The Butterfly Place is a butterfly observation exhibit. The garden offers peaceful ambiance and large variety of butterfly species for viewing, educational tours and a souvenir gift shop.
33.5 Miles
297 North River Road, Lee, NH 3861
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Flag Hill Winery is the largest vineyard in New Hampshire, and produces wine and distilled spirits. A visit can include a wine tasting, walk through the vineyard, or picnic on the grounds.
33.5 Miles
The Kid's Place 4 Fun is an interactive crafts program where visitors paint ceramics, plaster and canvas, mine for gems and make candles. They are also a party venue and cotton candy and slush are always available.
33.6 Miles
If shopping is your game then Kittery Premium Outlets is the name to be remembered. This shopping complex of over 120 retail factory outlets boasts of branded items at an especially discounted rate.
33.6 Miles
Bowling center Needham Bowlaway offers New England style Candlepin bowling. All ages are welcome at the bowling center and the game features light-weight bowling balls and kid friendly lane bumpers.
33.6 Miles
As one of the most popular movie theaters in the area, the Derry Five Star Cinemas offer a premier film experience. The theater offers 12 screens, digital sound, high back rocking seats and a full service concession stand.
33.6 Miles
Operated as a family business, Bobby's Ranch Inc holds a riding stable with horses that visitors can take on rides through the surrounding trails in the area. The stable is also home to animals like donkeys, ponies, and buffaloes.
33.7 Miles
Fresh produce abounds at Mack's Apples in Londonderry, New Hampshire. The company is a working farm that offers seasonal 'pick your own' promotions and holiday attractions for families. Produce and prepared foods are also sold on the premesis.