Things to do in Essex County

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A lighthouse, a white building with a red roof, and a stone walkway leading to the water.
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.
A large estate with a prominent brick building, expansive lawns, and a body of water in the background.
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Boston Old Town Trolley Hop-on Hop-Off City Tour

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

Activity duration is 1 day
9.0 out of 10 with 774 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €45 per adult
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Boston: Helicopter Skyline Tour

Boston: Helicopter Skyline Tour

Activity duration is 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €262 per adult
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Boston to Martha's Vineyard with Optional Island Tour

Boston to Martha's Vineyard with Optional Island Tour

Activity duration is 13 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 212 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €113 per adult
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Boston: Sunset Tall Ship Harbour Cruise

Boston: Sunset Tall Ship Harbour Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 43 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €61 per adult
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Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

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

Activity duration is 30 days
9.4 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €47 per adult
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What to do in Essex County

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A rocky shoreline with large boulders and calm water.

Wingaersheek Beach

9.4/10 (83 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Wingaersheek Beach during your travels in Gloucester? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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A crowded beach with people swimming and sunbathing, surrounded by colorful buildings and a church steeple.

Rockport

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

Salem

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

Ipswich

A street with brick buildings, a 'Soda Fowle's Cigars' sign, and a 'Soak' sign.

Newburyport

A river meandering through a rural landscape with fields, a bridge, and houses along the banks.

Seabrook

A city skyline with a mix of historic and modern buildings, a prominent clock tower, and a waterfront.

Melrose

A snow-covered cityscape with a train passing through a parking lot.

Reading

A coastal town with a lighthouse, sandy beach, and residential buildings.

Winthrop