- 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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The attractions at Turkey Hill Farm vary by season. In the summers, the farm offers blueberry, raspberry, and flower picking, while in the winter it sells Christmas trees. The farm also serves free apple cider.
17.4 Miles
With a designated swim area, Lake Gardner is utilized by visitors for its kayaking, fishing, paddleboarding, swimming, and boating opportunities. During the summer, the lake has lifeguards patrolling the beach and swimming areas.
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137 Andover Street, North Andover, MA 1845
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The Stevens-Coolidge Place is a vibrant country style garden preserve and previous home to diplomat John Gardner Coolidge. Chinese porcelain artifacts and American-European art can be found while visitors observe the over-the-top split staircase and delft-tiled dining room fireplace.
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1575 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
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Marked by a distinctive orange dinosaur landmark, Route 1 Miniature Golf & Batting Cages is a family amusement complex that offers a variety of games and entertainments. In addition to mini golf and batting cages, it features a video arcade.
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Featuring the New England tradition of candlepin bowling, Riverwalk Lanes offers quality family fun. The bowling alley offers 8 candlepin lanes, a retro design and a refreshment bar.
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Haverhill Historical Society collects, preserves and educates the community about Greater Haverhill's past and culture. They showcase a range of historical artifacts including Native American artifacts from the Lower Merrimack Valley and the Buttonwood Museum which houses furniture and toys.
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Lawler Arena is a 2549 seat ice hockey rink that serves as the home for Merrimack College Hockey. The rink also hosts youth hockey leagues and the MIAA IA Hockey Tournament.
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315 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA 1845
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At Rogers Center for the Arts patrons can view art exhibits, listen to poets and other speakers, and watch other events like opera, concerts, dance, film and theater. The center can seat 600 people.
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America's first public beach, Revere Beach is a scenic boardwalk and ocean beach area. Athletic events, sand carving, beach combing and restaurants are available and incoming planes can be seen landing at Logan Airport.
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Tours through Eastman's Docks are based on five different vessels that run through the Gulf of Maine. The most common tours revolve around fishing and whale watching, but private charters are available as well.