- 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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Learned Beach
Lower Shawmut Terrace, off Prindiville Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702
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Open to the public in summer, Learned Beach is situated on a pond and has a lifeguard monitored swim area. The pond has several walking trails that loop by the beach and the surrounding forest.
40.3 Miles
The Old Colony YMCA provides a variety of programs and family services to promote healthy living. The YMCA offers fitness classes, team sports, personal training, swimming lessons, and variety of other aquatic programs.
40.4 Miles
The engaging Danforth Museum of Art is an exhibition style museum and art school. Adult, professional, teen and family museum art programs are offered and gallery events, including public tours, are frequently scheduled.
40.4 Miles
The 16-stall horse riding facility that is Victory Stables features 8 turnout paddocks, 450-acres of trails, overhead fans, and a wash rack. The facility also includes air conditioning, a refrigerator, and heating.
40.5 Miles
From beginner children's courses to fly-fishing outings for advanced fishermen, First Cast Fly Fishing offers New Hampshire licensed guide classes and tours for fly-fishing. Donation-only based fee system ensures service to all ages, races, physical needs, and financial abilities.
40.7 Miles
Featuring over 5,000 square-feet of play area, Twice the Fun is a play zone offering a number of fun attractions for its guests to enjoy. These attractions include a 20' trampoline track, quarter basketball court, ball pit, and playhouse.
40.7 Miles
Founded in 2004, the Amazing Things Arts Center is a performing arts venue that is host to a number of performers throughout the year. In addition to a performance venue, the center is also home to an art gallery.
40.8 Miles
Situated on over 800 acres, Callahan State Park is a day-use recreational area. The park allows mountain biking, trail hiking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing within the open-field agricultural area.
40.9 Miles
Bowling at Dover Bowl Family Fun Center offers regular bowling and sides up bowling for no gutter balls. The center also offers Rock N' Bowl with the lights down while rock music plays, game room, laser tag and bumper cars.
40.9 Miles
Dover Bowl is a bowling alley that special events including $2 Tuesdays and $15 Unlimited Laser Tag and Bumper Cars. The alley is available for birthday parties and corporate events.