Things to do in Essex County

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Plum Island Lighthouse protects the delta of the Merrimack River, and was commissioned for the first time in 1788 with a lantern that burned whale oil. Its current form dates from the year 1898. In 1927 it began to work with electricity and was automated in 1952. As you can see the light it emits is green. The lighthouse's surroundings are always accessible and the structure itself is open some days a year. There is a big public parking lot just crossing the street from the lighthouse. #USA #Lighthouse #Historical #MyBackyard #Trovember
Plum Island Lighthouse protects the delta of the Merrimack River, and was commissioned for the first time in 1788 with a lantern that burned whale oil. Its current form dates from the year 1898. In 1927 it began to work with electricity and was automated in 1952. As you can see the light it emits is green. The lighthouse's surroundings are always accessible and the structure itself is open some days a year. There is a big public parking lot just crossing the street from the lighthouse. #USA #Lighthouse #Historical #MyBackyard #Trovember
Beautiful spot with lots of compositional possibilities.
Ward Reservation is a beautiful place to walk and enjoy the nature in the middle of Andover, Massachusetts. #reflections #parks
The ship you can tour and go below deck.
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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 763 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $52 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 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $299 per adult
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Behind Boston’s Lobster Scene: Small Group Seaport Seafood Experience

Behind Boston’s Lobster Scene: Small Group Seaport Seafood Experience

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
8.4 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was $79 and current price is $67 per adult
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Italian Dinner with Tiramisu Finale in Boston

Italian Dinner with Tiramisu Finale in Boston

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 48 reviews
Price is $144 per adult
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Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions

Boston CityPASS®: Admission to Top 4 Attractions

Activity duration is 9 days
9.2 out of 10 with 145 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $79 per adult
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Popular day trips from Essex County

Phillips Academy aerial view in spring including Samuel Phillips Hall at 180 Main Street in historic town center of Andover, Massachusetts MA, USA.

Andover

Revere Beach, Revere, Massachusetts, USA. It is a first public beach in America. It is close to Boston Logan Airport

Revere

Front Beach showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and swimming

Rockport

The old and historical town Gazebo in Amesbury, Massachusetts

Amesbury

Aerial view panorama of Beverly Port Marina and Essex Bridge at Sandy Point in city of Beverly, Massachusetts MA, USA.

Beverly

Salem showing heritage architecture

Salem

America's Stonehenge in Salem, New Hampshire. Ancient stone structures around 4000 years old

Salem

Wakefield Lake Quannapowitt panoramic aerial view in historic town center of Wakefield, Massachusetts MA, USA.

Wakefield