- TripBuzz found 204 things to do indoors in the Essex area. From Cogswell's Grant to Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Essex offers a variety of rainy day activities and other fun things to do indoors — including 205 indoor attractions with ratings over 90%.
- There are 57 different types of things to do inside in or near Essex, Massachusetts. Some of the most popular types of these activities include: History Museums, Specialty Museums, Movie Theaters and Theaters.
- There are 2 indoor activities in Essex, and 202 indoor attractions in nearby cities within 25 miles, including: Boston, Cambridge, Salem and Beverly.
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Cogswell's Grant is a small rustic former home of renowned collectors Nina and Bertram Little. The home contains many folk-art pieces and serves as a landscape for the art itself.
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At Essex Shipbuilding Museum, visitors can view a number of maritime historical artifacts which depict the boat-building techniques from late 17th century to the present.
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Castle Hill lies within the Crane Estate which overlooks the sea and features rolling landscaped gardens that connect to the shoreline. The area comprises of numerous hiking trails and is home to diverse local wildlife.
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The Ipswich Historical Society founded the Ipswich Museum in 1890. The current collection reflects more than 100 years of acquisition and is displayed in both the 1677 Whipple House and the 1800 Heard House.
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Part of the Ipswich Museum, the Whipple House was built in 1677 and is a National Historic Landmark. The house is a good example of first period American architecture. Visitors can tour the house -- which contains many original furnishings.
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Built in 1795, the Heard House Museum is a furnished museum/home with décor and furniture that reflects both Asian and Western styles due to the prominence of trade with China during the period of the home.
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Turkey Shore Distilleries offers a tour of a rum distillery so that visitors can see rum made, learn about the process from the distiller and taste the wares. Limited release seasonal rums can be sampled there also.
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Hammond Castle was the home and laboratory of the famous inventor, John Hays Hammond, Jr. The castle features a Medieval style architecture and operates as a museum which houses a collection of medieval, Renaissance and Roman artifacts along with Hammond memorabilia.
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Located in Beverly, Massachusetts, the North Shore Music Theatre features children's shows, concerts and musicals. The Backstage Bistro, at the threatre, serves dinner before evening performances. The restaurant is closed during matinees or during children's shows.
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254 Essex Street, Beverly, MA 01915
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Hosting a variety of programs for youth, adults, and seniors, Greater Beverly YMCA - Sterling Center offers its members amenities like free childcare, fitness machines, a jungle gym, and more. The facility has an indoor and outdoor pool for laps.