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Trails and Sails Weekends: Essex National Heritage Area

Explore Essex County's cultural, historic and natural sites during two weekends of over 150 free events .

The popular Trails & Sails event will be held this weekend through Sunday, Sept. 21, and next weekend, Sept. 26 to Sept. 28, throughout Essex County

Visistors are welcome to explore Essex County’s cultural, historic and natural sites during two weekends of over 150 free events.

Enjoy a variety of guided walks, sails, historical tours and other adventures for all ages, skill levels and interests, that will connect you to the spectacular places, history and heritage that define the Essex National Heritage Area—the 34 cities and towns of Boston’s legendary North Shore. It’s all free and it’s all located within the 34 cities and towns of Essex County including the communities of Salem, Gloucester, Newburyport, Lawrence, Saugus and more.

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For more information, visit Essex National Heritage Area.

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