- 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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Seasons change, but Nashua's own Roby Park is the perfect spot to bring the family anytime of the year. With a zip line, playground, ice skating rink, two baseball diamonds, and a giant hill made for sledding, the park offers much to keep little ones busy as well as adults.
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Located in Natick, Massachusetts, the Broadmoore Wildlife Sanctuary is home to diverse species of reptiles, fish, birds and small mammals. Audubon members receive free admission, and non-members may visit for a small fee.
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53 votes
8 Mercer Road, Natick, MA 1760
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The history of World War II is on display at The Museum of World War II. The museum details the events of the war through over 7,000 artifacts, providing visitors with a unique educational experience. Over 100 mannequins in complete uniforms are on display. Private tours are available.
38.4 Miles
A movie theater featuring 16 auditoriums, AMC Framingham 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers in-theater dining, theater rentals for private events and a concession area with food and drinks.
38.4 Miles
Visitors can spend a day lounging in the sun or cool off in the waters of Dug Pond at Memorial Beach. The beach hosts swim lessons and mini triathlons during the summer season.
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22 Flutie Pass, Framingham, MA 1701
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A movie theater multiplex, General Cinema Theatres Central Park screens primarily first-run Hollywood movies in all-digital video and sound. The theater offers discount matinees and a variety of concession options.
38.5 Miles
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79 votes
180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA
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On the outskirts of Boston, the New England Wild Flower Society Garden in the Woods is a botanic garden comprised of meandering paths, plentiful springs and bounteous foliage. A public sanctuary, this garden offers a unique view of rare botanical species.
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30 votes
New England Wild Flower Society, 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA 01701
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Featuring over 45 acres of local plants, Garden in the Woods is an outdoor botanical garden popular among flower lovers, gardening experts, and nature enthusiasts alike. Visitors enjoy walking along the two miles of pathways, observing the surrounding floral beauty.
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5 votes
280 Eliot Street, Natick, MA 01760
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Visitors can hike on trails that lead through woodlands, open fields, and along ponds and streams at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary features a variety of wildlife including turtles, otters, and over 150 species of birds.
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16 votes
27 Navigator Road, Londonderry, NH 03053
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Londonderry, New Hampshire is home to the New England Aviation Historical Society, an organization dedicated to preserving and chronicling all of New England's contributions to human flight. The museum is the only one of its kind in New Hampshire.