things to do in Essex, MA

Experience a calm private winter paddle with dry suits and an expert guide on sheltered New England waters

Paddle Salem’s coast at dusk with beginner-friendly guidance

Paddle Beverly Harbor and Salem Sound at your own pace

Explore Beverly Harbor and Salem Sound at your own pace

Build confidence on the water with personalized paddling instruction

Build paddling skills with private instruction tailored to your experience

Learn to design, build, and repair sails in a hands-on two-day class

Private yacht cruise for front-row Tall Ships views, up to 22 guests

Charter a 3-hour motor yacht for scheduled fireworks nights

Charter Motor Yacht Atlas for a 3-hour fireworks cruise for up to 25

Rent an electric scooter in Central Square, Cambridge

Test ride the Hiboy S2 scooter from a Cambridge showroom floor model

Cruise Boston Harbor on a private yacht for Tall Ships views

Cruise Boston Harbor on a 1.5-hour narrated history tour

Cruise Boston Harbor at sunset and watch the USS Constitution cannon fire

Sail Boston Harbor and enjoy freshly shucked oysters onboard

Holiday jazz, cocoa, and harbor lights aboard a festive power yacht

Celebrate midnight aboard a vintage-inspired yacht with live music and harbor fireworks

Celebrate the season with brunch, harbor views, and Santa aboard a classic-style yacht

Master Sue’s marinade and enjoy bulgogi with Korean sides

Flow through low-impact yoga alongside playful baby fainting goats

Pet, brush, and feed treats to baby fainting goats

Explore seasonal farm pop-ups, classes, and community events

Hand-feed alpacas, learn about the herd, and capture farm photos