- 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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Charmingfare Farm houses a zoo with agricultural animals and North American wildlife, including black bears, wildcats and reindeer. Explore the grounds on a horse-drawn hay or carriage ride, or a winter sleigh ride, learn about farm life at the Dairy Discovery Barn, or hike the site with a llama companion.
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The South Berwick Teen Center is a recreation facility that offers a variety of amenities for visitors. The center has workout equipment for both weight training and cardio as well as sports facilities.
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With a maze obstacle course, Lazerzone offers a laser tag arena for ages over 6. In addition to an arena, there is an arcade game area and a concession stand that serves chicken strips and drinks.
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The World War II Memorial Beach is a community beach with parking, picnic area with beach sand, grill, snack-bar, restrooms, on-duty lifeguards, playground, and basketball court. Day and season passes are available; free senior citizen resident passes.
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Established in 1969, the Algonquin Indoor Tennis Center Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to the sport of tennis. The tennis center contains two heated indoor courts, a lounge, and locker rooms for both men and women.
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80 Broadmeadow Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
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Established in 1979, Wayside Racquet & Swim Club is a club offering a number of facilities for its members to enjoy. Visitors commonly enjoy playing tennis or racquetball, working out in the gym, or swimming in the indoor/outdoor pools.
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Known for its hiking and winter snowshoeing, Beaver Brook Reservation provides a network of hiking trails ideal for plant and animal viewings.
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Formerly an amusement park with roller coasters and a Ferris wheel, Pine Island Park features an artificial pond that can be used for fishing, swimming and boating. The park has walking trails, a playground and picnic tables.
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Manchester’s MerchantsAuto.com Stadium is a baseball stadium that hosts the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. The stadium hosts all of the team’s home games, and runs a variety of specials and promotions throughout the season.
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Best known for its nature trail, Ghiloni Park is a recreational park that has trails that can be used for hiking, jogging, walking, and picnicking. The park also features cross-country skiing.