What to do in Essex County, MA

Activities, attractions and tours

A lighthouse, a white building with a red roof, and a stone walkway leading to the water.
A marina with boats docked at sunset.
A stone tower and a statue with a hat.
A lighthouse on a rocky shore with a white building and red roof in the background.
A two-story house with a dark blue exterior, a front porch, and a decorative wreath on the door.

Things to do

Boston Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour

฿1,641
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

฿1,202
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
City Views

Boston Harbor Narrated Sunset Cruise

฿983
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Boston Harbor Narrated Sunset Cruise
Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide

฿868
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Boston Freedom Trail Walking Tour with Costumed Guide
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

฿1,713
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions
Ghosts and Gravestones Tour guides in costume in Boston

Boston Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones

฿1,542
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Boston Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions

Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions

฿2,374
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
Boston: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Sightseeing Tour

Boston: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Sightseeing Tour

฿1,757
per adult
Boston: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Sightseeing Tour
Liberty Star

Classic Tall Ship Cruise in Boston Harbor

฿1,320
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Classic Tall Ship Cruise in Boston Harbor
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A historic building with a large arched window and a sign reading "Salem Witch Museum".

Salem Witch Museum

8.6/10 (942 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at Salem Witch Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Salem. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Day trip destinations from Essex County

A beach at sunset with the sun low on the horizon, a flag, and buildings in the background.

Revere

A crowded beach with people swimming and sunbathing, surrounded by colorful buildings and a church steeple.

Rockport

An aerial view of a beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a sandy beach, and a few birds in the distance.

Amesbury

A red brick building with arched windows and a Town Hall sign.

Salem

A large lake surrounded by residential areas, a park with a playground, and a road with parked cars.

Wakefield

A street lined with historic buildings, including a Windhill Realty office and a jewelry store.

Ipswich

A riverside town with historic buildings, a bridge, and a church.

Methuen

A cathedral with a tall spire, surrounded by a green park and residential buildings.

Salisbury