Things to Do with Kids in Essex, CT

  • TripBuzz found 242 things to do with kids in or near Essex, Connecticut, including 235 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Mystic, New London and Waterford.
  • From Essex Steam Train & Riverboat to Connecticut River Museum, the Essex area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, National & State Parks, Parks and Historic Homes.
  • The town of Essex is positioned in Middlesex County, Connecticut. This lightly populated area, covering 12 square miles, is made up of three separate villages. The town is home to seven National Historic Sites and is host to an array of festivals and parades. This family-filled town is a historic wonder filled with exquisite architecture on the coast of the nearby Connecticut river.
  • TripBuzz found 242 things to do with kids in or near Essex, Connecticut, including 235 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Mystic, New London and Waterford.
  • From Essex Steam Train & Riverboat to Connecticut River Museum, the Essex area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, National & State Parks, Parks and Historic Homes.
  • The town of Essex is positioned in Middlesex County, Connecticut. This lightly populated area, covering 12 square miles, is made up of three separate villages. The town is home to seven National Historic Sites and is host to an array of festivals and parades. This family-filled town is a historic wonder filled with exquisite architecture on the coast of the nearby Connecticut river.
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History Museums 248 Old Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT 6437 MoreLess Info
Whitfield State Historical Museum tells the history and story of the English settlement of Connecticut. Patrons may take self-guided tours through three floors of 17th-19th century furnishings and artifacts and can also view changing exhibits in two galleries.
15.0 Miles
88% 16 votes
Bike Tours 67 Park St., Guilford, CT 6473 MoreLess Info
Explore the best Connecticut has to offer with a tour from CT Bike Tours.Com. This firm offers guided bike tours and chartered marine excursions. Reservations are strongly recommended and are required for all private charters.
15.0 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails Guilford, CT 6437 MoreLess Info
Running through over 35 communities throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts is the New England National Scenic Trail Gateway. The trail runs over 215-miles and is popular for walking, hiking and cycling.
15.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Dog Park 145-169 Old Colchester Road, Waterford, CT 6375 MoreLess Info
The Dog Park provides outdoor areas for both dogs and their owners to enjoy. A fenced in area allows dogs to run off leash and owners can view Martins nesting in the field site.
15.3 Miles
97% 137 votes
National & State Parks 275 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT 6385 MoreLess Info
Waterford, Connecticut's Harkness Memorial State Park offers many appealing features, including picnic grounds and large gardens. Its main attraction is the whitewashed Harkness mansion, which is now open for tours.
15.3 Miles
96% 23 votes
Segway Tours 260 River Street, Guilford, CT MoreLess Info
Explore beautiful Guilford, Connecticut on a guided excursion courtesy of Shoreline Segway. No prior Segway experience is required. Helmets and other safety gear are included in the cost of each tour.
15.4 Miles
75% 16 votes
Lighthouses New London, CT MoreLess Info
The New London Harbor Light is the seventh oldest lighthouse in the United States and the tallest in the state of Connecticut. The structure, constructed in 1801, features a fourth order Fresnel lens and brownstone material.
15.6 Miles
86% 7 votes
Theaters 305 Great Neck Rd, Waterford, CT 6385 MoreLess Info
Located in Waterford, Connecticut, the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is a Tony award-winning performing arts complex. Founded in 1964, the center not only trains future performers, it has featured plays that have received national recognition.
15.6 Miles
100% 16 votes
Beaches 305 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT MoreLess Info
Views of the tidal marshes and the Long Island Sound are a main draw of the Waterford Beach Park. Rather than a sculpted beach, this park offers an unmodified natural beach setting with one of the best examples of an intact dune system.
15.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails Rt 77, Guilford, CT 6437 MoreLess Info
With 700 acres of wilderness available to explore, Bluff Head Preserve consists of forests, rivers, cliffs, and mountains. The preserve has a visible fault line that is made from traprock.
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