- The list below includes 403 free or cheap things to do in or near Essex, Massachusetts, including 109 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Parks and Movie Theaters.
- From Cogswell's Grant to Essex Shipbuilding Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Essex and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Gloucester, Cambridge and Salem.
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Town Line Luxury Lanes is a bowling alley that features amenities such as a pool table and a game room. The bowling alley offers a bowling league as well as 'atomic' and 'bumper' bowling.
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The Melrose Dog Park provides visitors with the chance to let their dogs exercise in a dedicated play area that is surrounded by trees. The location features a doggie water fountain for dogs that are feeling a bit thirsty.
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A public art display, Soles of Haverhill celebrates the area's tradition of shoe manufacturing and design through multiple giant shoe sculptures at various points in Haverhill's downtown area. The sculptures are created and painted by local artists.
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With a ten-barrel brew house, the Tap Brewing Company offers small batch craft beers to patrons. The brewery has function rooms that can hold up to 100 people in the largest room.
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A sports complex that is home to adult and youth leagues, Teamworks Revere features turf fields used for soccer. The site offers facility rentals and scoreboards as well as food and drinks for sale.
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Visitors can enjoy a group of art related businesses and galleries dedicated to bringing a greater awareness of the arts at the Wingate Street Art District. The district holds several events and venues on the streets open to the public.
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Organized by a group of local historians, Andover Historical Society features exhibits containing artifacts from the town's past. These exhibits include historical information from the Civil War and Edwardian times, including furniture, clothing, and tools from the 19th century.
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Truly dedicated to family bonding and activities, Cider Hill Farm designs its events and attractions around the family unit. Pick fresh fruit from the orchard, take a fun hayride, and enjoy a hot cup of apple cider with a warm doughnut.
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At Showcase Cinemas, guests can see great movies in a fun and clean atmosphere that uses the most modern equipment. The large, upgraded facility also includes reclining seats, a restaurant, and a bar.