- 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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Brunswick Colony Lanes provides a wide range of activities for the entire family. They offer bowling and bowling leagues for all ages and skill levels. Patrons can also play billiards or video games. Bruswick offers food and beverages.
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From boarding to storage, Masons Island Marina offers visitors a range of services for their boats. From the marina, visitors have access to Mystic Harbor and can explore the nearby islands, such as Andrews Island and Sixpenny Island.
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Sky Zone is an indoor trampoline park with a basketball court, fitness classes, ultimate dodgeball and an area for toddlers with everything on trampolines. Visitors can also jump into their foam pit with 10,000 foam cubes.
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A 40-lane bowling center, Wallingford Bowl offers synthetic lanes and automatic scoring suitable for open and league bowlers. The center provides a snack bar, cosmic bowling and arcade games along with a full bar and lounge.
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970 North Colony Road, Wallingford, CT 06492
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Holiday Stadium 10 Cinemas is a movie theater that seeks to provide an entertaining and affordable movie viewing experience to its guests. The theater offers different specials, including matinee pricing and student discounts.
23.1 Miles
Experience the yesteryears with a visit to the historic Palmer House in Stonington. Built by the Palmer brothers in the mid-1800’s, it offers water views along with authentic portraits and furnishings.
23.1 Miles
The paved, scenic Quinnipiac Linear Trail currently spans 1.3 miles, with plans to be expanded in the future. A basketball court, tennis courts, sand volleyball net, and a playground are located nearby.
23.2 Miles
Giuffrida Park provides hiking opportunities for those who wish to travel to the top of Chauncey Peak. Providing plenty of photo opportunities to its visitors, the location offers views of Avon Mountain.
23.2 Miles
An outdoor haunted attraction, the Trail of Terror features costumed actors and special-effects laden set-pieces that mix a darkly humorous sensibility with ample scares. The trail features a variety of terrains and scenarios.
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Devoted to the study, appreciation and protection of marine life, the Mystic Aquarium features a bevy of exhibits and programs for all ages. It includes a children's touch tank, docent-guided tours and dozens of fascinating and beautiful marine species.