- 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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Featuring 12 lanes, Splitsville Lanes provides traditional bowling and dining options that range from burgers to nachos to sushi. The bowling center has a bar with adult beverages, televisions and live entertainment.
44.8 Miles
Located at Patriot Place, The Nature Trail & Cranberry Bog is owned by the Ocean Spray company, famous for its cranberry products and fruit juices. Visitors are welcome to use the trail, which includes elevated portions that extend over the bogs.
44.8 Miles
During the winter season, Winter Skate at Patriot Place offers visitors a 60' x 140' outdoor ice rink and a heated observation deck. The concession stand provides hot chocolate and donuts.
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The sprawling Showcase Cinema De Lux is a movie theater in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Nicknamed 'Patriot Place,' the cinema shows a huge selection of new and recently-released films. It also has a bar and a restaurant.
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121 Donald Lynch Blvd, Marlborough, MA 01752
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As an indoor skating rink complex, New England Sports Center offers six skating rinks, as well as an arcade, restaurant, concession stand, arcade, and meeting rooms. The complex hosts youth hockey league tournaments for the New England region.
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The Foxboro Sports Center is an indoor sports facility that features a fully stocked pro shop, a cafe, and an ice skating rink. The facility has a skating academy and hockey clinics for children as well as adults.
45.6 Miles
Spanning a total distance of 10-miles in length, the Joe English Reservation is a hiking trail that can also be used for hunting, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The trial was named after a Native American named Joe English.
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Visitors can enjoy open shooting along with archery classes and leagues at Ace Archers. Ace hosts archery tournaments, birthday parties, and group events and also offers private coaching and coach directed practices.
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Mayflower II is a full-scale replica of the famous 17th-century sailing ship called Mayflower which brought the Pilgrims to the New World. It is seaworthy and undertakes numerous sailing trips.
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Nelson Memorial Park offers a range of activities for the entire family. The park features a playground and picnic area along with a splash pad, boat ramp and a bike path that follows the harbor.