- 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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Mystic, Connecticut's Olde Mistick Village is a quaint historical shopping area closed to motor vehicles. Patrons and leashed dogs are welcome to explore the area and patronize over 40 boutiques.
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This location features both hiking and climbing trails that take guests along the ridge of Lamentation Mountain. Scenic views of the area are available at the end of each trail.
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With a schedule of unique shows and performances, Cornerstone Playhouse is a popular tourist destination. Their calendar includes musical comedies along with skits from the neo-vaudevillian genre. Focused upon community, the theater also regularly sponsors fund-raisers for non-profit groups.
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Mystic Village Cinema 3 is an independently owned movie theater multiplex that shows a combination of first run Hollywood movies and art house, independent, and classic films. The venue also hosts live entertainment.
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Olde Mistick Village Art Cinemas is a combination of an independent cinema and a performing arts theater. Along with the showing of new independent films during the week, live theater and concerts are held during the performance season.
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Mountain Fun is a climbing gym for beginners and younger visitors. The gym features a staff that is encouraging for those starting out, and offers assistance through the whole process from harnessing to climbing.
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One of the most unique attractions in Mystic, Connecticut is B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill. It is a working steam-powered mill, and the oldest of its type in the United States. The mill is open from September through mid-December.
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The Denison Homestead Museum offers visitors the chance to learn about the history of the area on a 300-year-old family farm. The location hosts special events, a farm market, and offers genealogy resources.
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Meriden Linear Trails is a developing network of linear trails that will connect all parts of the local community through multi-purpose walking and hiking trails. The aim is to provide safe means of non-motorized, recreational transportation around the community.
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With two lakes and bordered by water, Cedar Point County Park allows visitors to fish, swim and kayak with beach access. The park can be used for hiking, camping and volleyball and has a general store and a playground.