- 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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The preserved home of Henry Longfellow, Longfellow House Washington Headquarters National Historic Site offers visitors the chance to learn more about the life of the literary genius. View and analyze the 19th century poet's work and walk the home where the incredible creations happened.
24.9 Miles
Field of Dreams is a community park and playground. The park offers a playground with a toddler area, as well as areas for older children and also features a fitness trail, hiking trails, a stage for performances and picnic areas.
25.0 Miles
Known as both Gilman and Oilman Park, this facility was created with the community in mind. It offers a baseball stadium and basketball court, but is most popular because of its cannon monument and fabulous views of Exeter River.
25.1 Miles
Offering fantastic views of the Boston Skyline and surrounding areas, Robbins Farm Park is the venue for many special events and festivals in the Arlington community. This includes theatrical performances, musical concerts, dances and holiday celebrations.
25.1 Miles
A large childrens' playground managed by the Town of Billerica, Kids Konnection features play structures with multiple levels, swings, slides, a sandbox, park benches, and a gazebo with picnic tables.
25.2 Miles
Originating in Hopkinton, Charles River flows through and joins the Atlantic Ocean at Boston. With spacious esplanades surrounding the river on either side, it offers many outdoor acitivities including jogging, hiking, biking, boating and more.
25.2 Miles
Also known as the Dr. Paul Dudley White Path, the Charles River Bike Path is a prominent 18 mile loop trail between Boston and Newton. Most of the path is focused on the banks of the Charles River, but bikers can also cross any one of the bridges linked to the path.
25.2 Miles
The Janas Memorial Skating Rink is an ice skating rink that hosts a variety of programs for all ages, including figure skating, ice hockey, and tiny tots skating. The rink also hosts open skating hours.
25.2 Miles
Located on Nutting Lake, Micozzi Beach is a small, sandy beach with on-duty lifeguards and a fishing pier. It offers a sand volleyball court, picnic tables, a children's playground, wooded areas, fishing rod rentals and a bathhouse.
25.2 Miles
Colleen Sgroi Gallery & Art Classes is an art center that displays the work of Colleen Sgroi. They offer a number of art classes for adults and children where they teach watercolor, acrylic painting, folk art, drawing and furniture artwork.