Essex County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Beautiful sunset of Eastern Point Lighthouse at Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA. The Lighthouse is One of Five iconic lighthouses along the Cape Ann coastline.
Iconic witch statue in Salem, Massachusetts.
Eastern Point Lighthouse at Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA. Eastern Point Light is a historic lighthouse on Cape Ann, in northeastern Massachusetts.It is known as the oldest seaport in America.
Witch House, Salem, Massachusetts
Historic mansion Castle Hill on the Crane Estate was built in 1926 with Tudor Revival style at the Ipswich Bay in town of Ipswich, Massachusetts MA, USA.

Popular cities in Essex County

Gloucester
Gloucester
Known for Sea, Beaches and Ports
Gloucester is calling! Discover its oceanfront, beaches, art and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Good Harbor Beach
  • Wingaersheek Beach
  • Hammond Castle
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Newburyport
Newburyport
Known for Historical, Ports and Islands
Trip time! Discover the island views, history and sunsets in Newburyport.

Reasons to visit

  • Plum Island Point
  • Waterfront Promenade Park
  • Maudslay State Park
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Rockport
Rockport
Known for Sea, Beaches and Shopping
Get away to Rockport! Enjoy the seaside, beaches and sunsets.

Reasons to visit

  • Cape Ann
  • Halibut Point State Park
  • Front Beach
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Aerial view of Salisbury cathedral in the spring morning
Salisbury
Known for Beaches, Family-friendly and Bird watching
Explore Salisbury: its beaches, hiking, island views and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Salisbury Beach State Reservation
  • Salisbury Beach
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Iconic clock tower and nineteenth century brick mill building in the historic immigrant city of Lawrence Massachusetts.
Lawrence
Known for Business, Historical and Ice Hockey
Come to Lawrence and enjoy its history, hockey and boating.

Reasons to visit

  • Lawrence Public Library
  • Lawrence Heritage State Park
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Phillips Academy aerial view in spring including Samuel Phillips Hall at 180 Main Street in historic town center of Andover, Massachusetts MA, USA.
Andover
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Sports
Experience the churches, sports and university life in Andover!

Reasons to visit

  • Penguin Park
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