- Our list of the best things to do in Essex, Massachusetts, features the top 496 nearby activities — including 221 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Essex, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 3 things to do within the city of Essex, MA , followed by 493 popular activities in nearby cities, including Boston, Salem, Gloucester, Cambridge, Beverly, Somerville, Hampton, Newburyport, Lynn, Marblehead, Rockport, Danvers, Medford, North Andover, Haverhill, Ipswich, Arlington, Amesbury, Malden, Saugus, Woburn, Methuen, Lawrence, Revere, Andover, Hull, Peabody, Burlington, Chelsea, Everett, Seabrook, Tewksbury, Melrose, Billerica, Exeter, Salem, Rye, North Hampton and Lexington
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Spanning over 1,000-acres of land, F Gilbert Hills State Forest is a pine and oak forest that has 23-miles of trails. The trails can be used for running, walking, and biking.
47.3 Miles
An indoor play center and party place designed for children between the ages of 1 and 8 years, Imagination Island features a variety of play equipment and creative play stations. The center hosts birthday parties, as well.
47.3 Miles
Unique ales for the New England market are created at Mayflower Brewing Company. This craft beer microbrewery, founded in 2007, is located in historic Plymouth with ties to those on board the Mayflower.
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Franklin Dog Park
Dacey Field, 700 Lincoln Street, Franklin, MA 02038
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Located next to the Dacey Field playground, the Franklin Dog Park is a fenced, double-gated park for dogs, open from dawn until dusk. The park offers shaded areas, picnic tables and supplies for clean-up and disposal.
47.4 Miles
From personal training to fitness classes, The Adirondack Club offers its members an aquatics facility, gyms, and tennis courts. During the summer, the club hosts various youth camps for tennis, arts and crafts, and swimming.
47.5 Miles
The historical Rochester Opera House showcases local talent and several different events open to the public. A trademark mechanical floor allows seating for symphonies and other stage performances, and can be lowered to host community dances and seasonal events.
47.5 Miles
Located along the Merrimack River, Edgewater Canoe Rental offers both kayak and canoe rentals. The offer a variety of rental options including hourly and daily for both one seat and two seat boats.
47.5 Miles
Seacoast Gymnastics Center provides a range of gymnastic activities for youth including recreational gymnastics, tumbling and team gymnastics. The center offers tot, preschool, beginner and intermediate classes and also features ninja challenge classes for boys.
47.6 Miles
Rochester Opers House Tickets is a non-profit organization that presents shows tailored to adults, families, students, and teens. The house offers a summer theatre camp and can be transformed into a dance club.
47.9 Miles
Offering riding classes to visitors of all ages and skill levels, Clarion Farm, Inc. teaches grooming, handling, and horseback riding. It also offers boarding to sports horses and rehabilitation programs.