- TripBuzz found 405 things to do with kids in or near Essex, Massachusetts, including 402 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boston, Salem, Gloucester and Cambridge.
- From Cogswell's Grant to Essex Shipbuilding Museum, the Essex area offers 114 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Specialty Museums, Boat Cruise and Parks.
- A small town outside of Boston, Essex is a popular tourist destination in New England. Located on the Essex River, the city has its economic roots in both shipbuilding and clamming; and its rich history is recorded at its local museum. Other attractions in the area include a variety of antique shops, fishing charters, walking trails and public parks.
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Ward Reservation is a unique 700-acre natural area that is located in Andover, Massachusetts. Ten miles of trails offer hikers and birders the chance to explore the varied landscape which features woodlands, creeks and swamps.
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Featuring 24 candlepin lanes, Leo's Super Bowl Inc offers open and league bowling along with private event hosting. The center provides a projection television, arcade game machines, shoe rental, bumpers and two meeting rooms.
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17 Howard Street, Saugus, MA 1906
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A National Historic Landmark, the Historic New England Boardman House gives visitors a glimpse of 17th and 18th century life. Built in 1692, and relatively unaltered in the last 200 years, the house is a study in Colonial architecture.
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Many presses and hands on exhibits are displayed in the Museum of Printing. There are tours, exhibits, as well as demonstrations of presses and the graphic arts.
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Visitors can enjoy the scenic views of the Merrimack Valley and the western shoreline of Lake Cochichewick with the hiking trails at Weir Hill. There are 4 miles of trails and also a 60 acre oak-hickory forest.
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Stage Two Cinema Pub is a combination movie theater, restaurant and bar, and party place that combines dining and movie viewing. The pub specializes in hosting birthday parties and special events.
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At Clipper City Gymnastics, visitors can bring their children for gymnastic classes and birthday parties. The gym has various equipment, like mats, bars, and beams for children to practice on.
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153 Academy Road, North Andover, MA 1845
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Offering exhibits and programs that focus on a wide variety of historical subjects, the North Andover Historical Society maintains an active schedule of activities. The society also offers genealogical services, and maintains archives.
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The Seabrook Science & Nature Center is a free educational center maintained by the Seabrook power plant. It features a hands-on classroom with displays about electricity and nuclear power, a marine touch pool, and an extensive nature trail.
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The Bay Circuit Trail (BCT) is a trail system that links outlying communities, parks and other green space areas. The pathway, used primarily or hiking, is an approximately 200-mile long greenway corridor. The BCT currently connects 57 Boston area communities.