- 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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Jettywalk Arts offers locals and visitors a glimpse into the eclectic and artistic culture of Rockport. Sculptures and paintings inspired by various ethnic backgrounds fill the colorful and vibrant shop.
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Rockport's Square Circle is an art gallery that features indoor and outdoor artwork and sculptures. The charming gallery and shop feature prominent awnings, making it easy to find, and the artist features primarily Jewish and Hebrew works including Seder plates.
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Visitors can view a collection of the works of artist Jillian Demerie at the Jdemeri Gallery. She specializes in watercolors and depicts a wide variety of ocean imagery in her works.
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The Danvers Historical Society contains five properties designated to preserving and portraying important local history. Some exhibits include tours of the Page House and tours of the Glen Magna Farms.
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The House of the Seven Gables
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115 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
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The House of the Seven Gables is an original colonial mansion dating back to late 17th-century which operates as a local museum today featuring restored period furnishings and a variety of other artifacts.
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Follett Street, off Ocean Avenue, Marblehead, MA
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Marblehead, Massachusetts is home to the Chandler Hovey Park & Marblehead Light. This popular park spans almost 4 acres and is a popular place for picnics, hiking, dog walking, people watching and other fun outdoor pursuits.
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A scenic, waterside park located on Marblehead Neck, Chandler Hovey Park offers panoramic views of the coast, harbor, and water. The park is also home to the historic Lighthouse.
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Washington Square North, Salem, MA 01970
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Salem Witch Museum houses numerous life-sized replicas of stage sets, lighting and prominent figures providing visitors the opportunity to learn more about the infamous Salem Witch trials of 1692.
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A small rock outcropping located in scenic Marblehead Harbor, Crowninshield Island features a hiking trail loop that provides stunning views of the harbor all around. The island is a nice spot for picnics and wildlife viewing.
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193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
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Featuring a 171-foot, three masted ship reconstruction, Salem Maritime National Historic Site offers visitors a variety of ship related tours. Visitors can also explore a walk through museum detailing the history of sailing in the 18th century.