things to do in Essex, MA

Unwind with a gentle outdoor yoga flow alongside grazing alpacas

Meet, feed, and stroll with fainting goats on a farm trail

Walk wooded farm trails alongside adult fainting goats

Craft a personalized herbal tincture with mushrooms and plant medicine basics

Make handmade noodles from scratch with a chef, then eat and take dough home

Make scallion pancakes and a Double Awesome sandwich with a chef

Seasonal mackerel fishing with morning or afternoon departures

Paddle coastal waters with naturalists and learn responsible wildlife viewing

Cast for striped bass on an all-ages fishing outing

Explore coastal habitats with a naturalist and visit the science center

A full day on the water targeting whiting and ling

Weekend brunch sail on Boston Harbor with pastries, coffee, and tea

Watch the Boston skyline at twilight on a 2-hour tall ship sail

Sail Boston Harbor on the Liberty Star tall ship in 1.5 hours

Sail Boston Harbor at sunset on a classic schooner

Sail Boston Harbor with stories, skyline views, and complimentary pastries

Cruise Boston Harbor for views of the tall ships on a classic schooner

Sail Boston Harbor at sunset for views of the tall ships and skyline lights

See 3D Salem and Halloween exhibits year-round

Walk Salem’s Hocus Pocus filming spots with stories and local lore

Customize a private fishing or whale watch charter on a 70–90 ft boat

Customize a private fishing charter for up to 6 people

Enjoy a light-tackle fishing trip that works well for kids and adults

Target Haddock and Pollack, With a Nearshore Backup Plan