- 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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Whalers Museum is just as it sounds. It is a whaling museum located on the water in the harbor area. The museum is beautiful and has several interesting historical artifacts related to the whaling industry.
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One of only 50 established puppet theaters in America, The Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre aims at introducing young children to the performing arts. In addition to puppet shows, playgroups and workshops are available.
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2595 Noyack Road, Sag Harbor, NY 11963
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Spanning 187 acres, the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge encompasses a variety of diverse habitats, including forest, beach, lagoon, fields, and salt marsh. Visitors can see a vast array of wildlife, including birds, painted turtles, and white tailed deer.
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A stand up paddle board instruction center, Paddling With Claudia offers lessons for boarders of all experience levels. Instruction focuses on safety and fun, and is suitable for adults and for kids.
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Mashashimuet Park is a park that has large grass fields for outdoor activities such as soccer and baseball. In addition to these areas, they have a playground, chess tables, picnic tables, tennis courts, and basketball courts.
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Spend some time outdoors at J.B. Williams Park. Facilities include a softball field, hiking trails and a playground. A pavilion, which includes a refrigerator, stove, sink and serving center, is available for rental.
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All dogs enjoy Hamden Dog Park, a roomy environment for pets and owners to play and socialize. This park is well kept, completely fenced in, with a separate area and entrance for smaller dogs.
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8-14 Northwest Street, Stonington, CT 6378
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Located along Stonington Harbor, Stonington Village Playground is a small community playground with a wooded play structure, slides, swings and other play equipment. The park has a paved perimeter walking path, a gazebo and picnic tables.
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The Pardee Rose Garden is a community owned public park that features sculpted rose gardens of various colors that bloom throughout the summer. The park features mutliple walking paths and park benches for visitors to enjoy the natural setting.
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The whimsically-named Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden, Connecticut takes its name from its characteristic hill formations. The park is free to visit, but guests who wish to use the parking lot must pay a small fee throughout most of the year.