Essex County Travel Guide

Massachusetts

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 lighthouse on a rocky shore with a white building and red roof in the background.
A calm harbor with a red building, a white boat, and a stone wall.
A harbor with several boats docked, including a blue boat named 'Margaritaville' and a white boat with the number '1193884'.

Popular cities in Essex County

Gloucester
Known for Sea, Beaches and Ports

Reasons to visit

  • Good Harbor Beach
  • Hammond Castle
  • Wingaersheek Beach
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Rockport
Known for Sea, Beaches and Shopping

Reasons to visit

  • Cape Ann
  • Front Beach
  • Shalin Liu Performance Center
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Newburyport
Known for Historical, Ports and Islands

Reasons to visit

  • Plum Island Point
  • Waterfront Promenade Park
  • Firehouse Center for the Arts
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Salisbury
Known for Beaches, Family-friendly and Bird watching

Reasons to visit

  • Salisbury Beach
  • Salisbury Beach State Reservation
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Andover
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Sports

Reasons to visit

  • Penguin Park
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Newbury
Known for Islands, Baseball and Sports

Reasons to visit

  • Newbury Beach
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Stay near popular Essex County attractions

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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