- 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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Groton, Connecticut is home to The Submarine Force Museum, a huge repository of submarine-related items and ephemera. Its centerpiece is the USS Nautilus, a decommissioned military submarine now open for tours.
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The Revolutionary War comes alive at Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park in Groton, Connecticut. The park contains the fort and the refurbished Ebenezer Avery House, where wounded colonial soldiers received medical treatment.
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Step back into history by visiting Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park in Groton, CT where the 1781 Revolutionary War massacre led by traitor Benedict Arnold happened. A restoration of the Ebenezer Avery House, which sheltered the wounded soldiers has been restored on the grounds.
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As a party boat, Hel-Cat II Fishing Boat takes visitors on a tour of the region's islands in an 114 foot long vessel. On the fishing charters, visitors can fish for bass, fluke, cod, and more.
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182 Sterling Street, Greenport, NY 11944
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East End Charters LLC-Day Tours specializes in two-hour, half or full day trips aboard their chartered boats and yachts. East End Charters has crewed boats and yachts ranging from a simple harbor tour to a fully customized luxury experience.
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PO Box 624, Greenport, NY 11944
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Eastend Seaport Museum & Marine Foundation preserves the maritime heritage of the East End of Long Island, New York. The museum displays collections and maritime exhibits including displays on the lighthouse lenses and a model ship of the USS Ohio.
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Greenport's Stirling Historical Society stands to preserve the heritage of the local area. Available to tour is the society's Ireland House, built in the 1830's, it now acts as a museum, home to early artifacts, tools, domestic equipment and memorabilia.
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Devoted to preserving the maritime history and heritage of the region, East End Seaport Maritime Museum features a collection of historic vessels. They also offer lighthouse cruises, educational programs, and restoration projects.
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Village Cinema Greenport is a 4 screen movie theater that originally opened 1939 after the previous theater on the site was destroyed by a hurricane. The theater features a cafe and is open seasonally.
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Prestons Dock, 120 Main Street, Greenport, NY 11944
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A charter boat and tour company, Greenport Electric Launch Co features the Glory, a boat that has been converted completely to solar power. Visitors can learn about and ride on the ship on a variety of cruises.