Best points of interest near Essex
83 points of interest · 83 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best points of interest near Essex, Massachusetts — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 83 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Salem Maritime National Historical Park
9.7 mi away
Salem Maritime National Historical Park preserves the maritime heritage of Salem, Massachusetts, a historically significant port town. The site offers visitors the opportunity to…
Why 90: protected / landmark status
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#2
Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum
0.2 mi away
The Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum is located in Essex, Massachusetts, near Gloucester, in a coastal region of the state. The museum focuses on local maritime…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#3
Essex Shipbuilding Museum
0.2 mi away
The Essex Shipbuilding Museum is located near Gloucester in coastal Massachusetts at an elevation of 29 feet. This museum focuses on the maritime heritage and shipbuilding history…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#4
Ada K. Damon
3.9 mi away
Ada K. Damon was a Grand Banks schooner that was used for fishing and later for sand transportation. She was wrecked on 26 December 1909 during a large snowstorm when her anchor…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#5
Trask House Museum
4.1 mi away
The Trask House Museum is located near Beverly Cove in Massachusetts at a low elevation of 29 feet. This museum offers visitors an opportunity to explore local history and…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#6
South Main Street
4.4 mi away
South Main Street is a bridge located in Danvers, Massachusetts. The structure crosses the area near the town center, providing vehicular and pedestrian passage across the local…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#7
First Parish Burial Ground
5.4 mi away
The First Parish Burial Ground is a historic cemetery located at 122 Centennial Avenue in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Established in 1644, the 2.5 acres (1.0 ha) site is…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#8
Tablet Rock
5.5 mi away
Tablet Rock is a low-elevation attraction located near Gloucester on the Massachusetts coast. Situated at just 19 feet above sea level, this seaside landmark offers visitors…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#9
Greasy Pole
5.8 mi away
Greasy Pole is an attraction located near Gloucester, Massachusetts. This waterfront landmark features a wooden pole extending into the harbor, traditionally part of local…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#10
7 Seas Whale Watch
6.0 mi away
7 Seas Whale Watch is a whale-watching attraction located near Gloucester, Massachusetts. Visitors can experience marine wildlife observation tours departing from this coastal…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#11
Cape Ann Historical Museum
6.0 mi away
Located near Gloucester on Cape Ann in Massachusetts, this museum preserves local history and cultural heritage. Visitors can explore exhibits related to the region's maritime…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#12
Cape Ann Museum
6.0 mi away
Cape Ann Museum is an art and historical museum located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Its collection and programming focuses on the artists and art colonies of Cape Ann, including…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#13
Schooner Thomas E. Lannon
6.0 mi away
The Schooner Thomas E. Lannon is a historic sailing vessel located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Visitors can experience this working schooner, which offers an authentic maritime…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
Points of Interest near Essex
The Essex area has 83 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best points of interest near Essex
How are these points of interest ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.