things to do in Essex, MA

Taste seasonal donuts while tracing Boston’s holiday traditions from downtown to the North End

Blend a custom soy candle to take home the same day

Blend a personal perfume or cologne and make the scent your own

Private Boston and Salem history tour with Revolutionary and witch-hunt stories

Trace campus history, pranks, and architecture from MIT to Harvard Square

Pair an oceanfront castle with Salem's true 1692 story

Trace April 19, 1775 with a licensed guide, from Old North Church to Bunker Hill

Trace the opening day of the American Revolution with a licensed guide

Explore Hammond Castle and Salem’s 1690s history on a semi-private guided day trip

Walk Salem’s witch-trial sites and uncover its maritime past

Watch Salem Sound glow at day’s end while you help raise the sails and toast the sunset with a relaxed drink.

Hands-on 1812-style sail with engaging crew and scenic Salem Sound views

Sail Salem Sound with your group of up to 40 and enjoy a private, hands-on experience

Immerse yourself in Boston's Freedom Trail chronicle with a small-group, storyteller-led walk.

Sail a 1930 schooner past Salem Sound lighthouses

Make Salem Sound your private escape aboard a classic schooner

Sunset sailing aboard John Alden's racing yacht

A private sunset outing aboard a historic schooner

Charter a classic yacht for a relaxed Salem sunset sail

A private classic-yacht sail along the North Shore

Raise the sails and sip mimosas aboard a classic yacht on Salem Sound

Sail Salem Sound with Sunday Bloody Mary specials and hands-on sailing options

Reserve a traditional schooner for your celebration on Gloucester Harbor

Private schooner sailing with captain and crew included