- 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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Leda Lanes is one of the few candlepin bowling alleys in the U.S. Patrons not only enjoy bowling, but a game of pool, an arcade, a full bar, and a separate space for the kids to 'Glow Bowl'.
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Rock On Adventure is an indoor rock climbing facility that offers a number of fun and entertaining amenities to its guests. Popular events hosted here include rock climbing birthday parties, summer camps, and weekend adventures.
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Seasons change, but Nashua's own Roby Park is the perfect spot to bring the family anytime of the year. With a zip line, playground, ice skating rink, two baseball diamonds, and a giant hill made for sledding, the park offers much to keep little ones busy as well as adults.
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Located in Natick, Massachusetts, the Broadmoore Wildlife Sanctuary is home to diverse species of reptiles, fish, birds and small mammals. Audubon members receive free admission, and non-members may visit for a small fee.
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8 Mercer Road, Natick, MA 1760
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The history of World War II is on display at The Museum of World War II. The museum details the events of the war through over 7,000 artifacts, providing visitors with a unique educational experience. Over 100 mannequins in complete uniforms are on display. Private tours are available.
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A movie theater featuring 16 auditoriums, AMC Framingham 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers in-theater dining, theater rentals for private events and a concession area with food and drinks.
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Visitors can spend a day lounging in the sun or cool off in the waters of Dug Pond at Memorial Beach. The beach hosts swim lessons and mini triathlons during the summer season.
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22 Flutie Pass, Framingham, MA 1701
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A movie theater multiplex, General Cinema Theatres Central Park screens primarily first-run Hollywood movies in all-digital video and sound. The theater offers discount matinees and a variety of concession options.
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180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA
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On the outskirts of Boston, the New England Wild Flower Society Garden in the Woods is a botanic garden comprised of meandering paths, plentiful springs and bounteous foliage. A public sanctuary, this garden offers a unique view of rare botanical species.
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New England Wild Flower Society, 180 Hemenway Road, Framingham, MA 01701
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Featuring over 45 acres of local plants, Garden in the Woods is an outdoor botanical garden popular among flower lovers, gardening experts, and nature enthusiasts alike. Visitors enjoy walking along the two miles of pathways, observing the surrounding floral beauty.