- 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 multiple elements of estate landscaping in the Elm Bank Reservation helped it to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Spread over 182 acres, the site has a museum within the old estate property, fishing, kayaking, and hiking paths.
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Multiple trampolines have been put together to make up the large Main Court section of the Launch Trampoline Park. The venue also boasts a Kid's Court made of nine floor trampolines and four wall trampolines in addition to a Dodgeball Court and Foam Pit.
36.8 Miles
During Halloween, visitors can explore a haunted house maze with a variety of horror themes at Fright Kingdom. Actors are dressed up like zombies, clowns, and other creatures. Some of the attractions are in 3-D.
37.0 Miles
Wagon Hill Farm is a preserved historic farm that offers acres of walkable fields and woodland paths. When there is enough snow, visitors can sled on the hill overlooking Great Bay.
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A classic style bowling alley that specializes in candlepin bowling, the Norwood Sport Center offers open bowling as well as league and tournament play. The facility also offers bumper bowling for kids.
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Located in a historic theater, Fiddlehead Theatre Company is known for its Broadway musical productions each season. The company also hosts youth programs that teach theatrical skills like singing and acting.
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Norwood Historical Society features the Day House which is open seasonally for tours and seasonal exhibits in the spring and fall months. The Day House is also available for group tours and for research by appointment year round.
37.2 Miles
Nestled in verdant Natick, Massachusetts, Lookout Farm is a working farm open seasonally for visitors. It features a farm market, 'pick your own' events, adorable farm animals and beautiful surroundings that make the farm a popular destination for people who enjoy spending time outside.
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Conway Arena is centered around a standard sized indoor ice rink. Both ice skating and hockey are supported at the rink through open skating times and even local hockey league sessions during the week.
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The Mary Bunker Community Park is a quiet, scenic park that overlooks Lake Cochituate. Fun for the whole family, the park features fire pits for cooking over an open flame, picnic pavilions and a large multi-purpose sports field.