- 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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Affiliated with the University of New Hampshire, the UNH Observatory hosts free public sessions as well as free private sessions by advance appointment. The observatory also hosts special events, like the New England Astronomy Festival.
36.4 Miles
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36 votes
900 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 2482
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Enjoy a slow stroll through the Massachusetts Horticultural Society's Gardens at Elm Bank. Several different varieties of floral and plant life are on display. Open daily. Special occasions can be booked.
36.4 Miles
The multiple elements of estate landscaping in the Elm Bank Reservation helped it to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Spread over 182 acres, the site has a museum within the old estate property, fishing, kayaking, and hiking paths.
36.6 Miles
Multiple trampolines have been put together to make up the large Main Court section of the Launch Trampoline Park. The venue also boasts a Kid's Court made of nine floor trampolines and four wall trampolines in addition to a Dodgeball Court and Foam Pit.
36.8 Miles
During Halloween, visitors can explore a haunted house maze with a variety of horror themes at Fright Kingdom. Actors are dressed up like zombies, clowns, and other creatures. Some of the attractions are in 3-D.
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125 Northeastern Blvd, Nashua, NH 3062
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Gate City Ballet & Dance Center is a performance arts theatre that offers public showings of performances throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy watching a local ballet, such as The Nutcracker, or a popular theatre title, like the famous Titanic.
37.0 Miles
Wagon Hill Farm is a preserved historic farm that offers acres of walkable fields and woodland paths. When there is enough snow, visitors can sled on the hill overlooking Great Bay.
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A classic style bowling alley that specializes in candlepin bowling, the Norwood Sport Center offers open bowling as well as league and tournament play. The facility also offers bumper bowling for kids.
37.0 Miles
Just over 700 guests can fit within the Norwood Theatre with seating in both the main auditorium section and the balcony. Musicians, magicians, dance companies, and theater companies perform at the theater throughout the year.
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Located in a historic theater, Fiddlehead Theatre Company is known for its Broadway musical productions each season. The company also hosts youth programs that teach theatrical skills like singing and acting.