- 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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1904 Canton Ave., Route 138, Milton, MA 2186
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The Department of Conservation and Recreation's Blue Hills Trailside Museum is a state-owned, natural history museum. The museum features outdoor wildlife exhibits including species such as snowy owls and rescued river otters.
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A 95,000-square-foot sports complex, SportsZone features courts for basketball, volleyball and dodgeball along with turf fields for field hockey, soccer and other field sports. It also offers sports lessons and leagues, a climbing wall and batting cages.
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Houghton's Pond rests within the Blue Hills Reservation, offering 7,000 acres of open space. While the focus of the recreational area is a spring-fed kettle hole pond, there is also a playground, concession pavilion, and visitor's center.
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Indoor garden, The Butterfly Place is a butterfly observation exhibit. The garden offers peaceful ambiance and large variety of butterfly species for viewing, educational tours and a souvenir gift shop.
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The Kid's Place 4 Fun is an interactive crafts program where visitors paint ceramics, plaster and canvas, mine for gems and make candles. They are also a party venue and cotton candy and slush are always available.
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Bowling center Needham Bowlaway offers New England style Candlepin bowling. All ages are welcome at the bowling center and the game features light-weight bowling balls and kid friendly lane bumpers.
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As one of the most popular movie theaters in the area, the Derry Five Star Cinemas offer a premier film experience. The theater offers 12 screens, digital sound, high back rocking seats and a full service concession stand.
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Operated as a family business, Bobby's Ranch Inc holds a riding stable with horses that visitors can take on rides through the surrounding trails in the area. The stable is also home to animals like donkeys, ponies, and buffaloes.
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123 Park Manor S, Wellesley, MA 2457
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BabsonARTS - College Art & Culture is an organization dedicated to providing creativity and art to individuals at Babson College. The organization hosts numerous speakers, productions, and art exhibitions that display the creative arts.
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The Nashoba Valley Ski Area is a tube and stay ski resort. Ski lessons, seasonal holiday events and attractions like snow-racing are available both camp-style and for individuals in addition to resort style lodging.