Things to Do with Kids in Essex, MA

  • 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.
  • 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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26.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
History Museums 347 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 2446 MoreLess Info
One of Brookline’s oldest surviving colonial era buildings, the Brookline Historical Society Edward Devotion House dates back to approximately 1740. The house is now a museum, and is open for tours.
26.4 Miles
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Recreation Centers 10 Lincoln Street, Lexington, MA 2421 MoreLess Info
Open during fall and winter, Hayden Recreation Centre Ice Facility offers visitors open skating sessions for figure skating and dancing. The ice rink is home to a figure skating club for over 400 local children.
26.5 Miles
97% 34 votes
Theaters 50 E. Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852 MoreLess Info
Located in Lowell, Massachusetts, the Merrimack Repertory Theater presents jam-packed seasons of professional theatrical works, musicals and one-person shows. It is one of the most widely respected theater companies in the state.
26.5 Miles
65% 17 votes
Dog Park 575 Brookline Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445 MoreLess Info
Managed by the parks and recreation department, Brookline Avenue Playground includes a variety of amenities, including an off leash dog park, baseball and softball fields, a playground, picnic facilities, and a network of hiking trails.
26.5 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 50-54 Kenwood Street, Brookline, MA 02446 MoreLess Info
A small community park, Coolidge Park features tennis courts, an open grass field, shade trees and a half basketball court. The park has children's play equipment, park benches, a paved walkway and a picnic table.
26.5 Miles
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Recreation Centers 24 Lincoln Street, Lexington, MA 2421 MoreLess Info
Promoting fitness in the community, Josiah Willard Hayden Recreation Center offers amenities like weight rooms, fitness equipment, and classes for the public. The center also has an aquatics facility with a lap pool.
26.6 Miles
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Skating Rinks 40 Industrial Drive, Exeter, NH 3833 MoreLess Info
A skating facility that features two identical rinks, The Rinks at Exeter offers a variety of icy activities. Features include public skating, hockey for kids, teenagers, and adults, and figure skating. The facility also has batting cages.
26.7 Miles
96% 54 votes
National & State Parks Weymouth, MA MoreLess Info
Webb Memorial State Park is a scenic peninsula that boasts stunning ocean and skyline views. In addition, the area also offers many recreational opportunities, including biking, canoeing, picnicking and hiking.
26.7 Miles
75% 4 votes
Parks 485 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472 MoreLess Info
Arsenal Park is a 13.2-acre outdoor park that features 19 picnic tables, an amphitheater, a bike rack, and a playground area. The playground area includes four belt swings and two bucket swings.
26.8 Miles
92% 48 votes
Visitor Centers Lowell, MA MoreLess Info
The Visitor's Center serves as the gateway to Lowell National Historical Park and offers helpful information and suggestions regarding the area. The center also houses Jack Kerouac memorabilia and offers informative presentation on local history.
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