- 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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One of the eight Ivy League colleges, Yale University is located in New Haven, Connecticut. It has many revered programs, including those in engineering, medicine, musicology, physics and the biological sciences.
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121 Wall St, New Haven, CT 06511
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Yale University's Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library is located in New Haven, Connecticut. It contains ancient and archival books, maps, letters and other historically important material and is one of the world's most important research libraries.
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Located in the heart of the Yale University community, Chapel Street, is known for its eclectic mix of galleries, boutiques, and eateries. Not just for the college crowd, visitors of all ages will enjoy strolling the famous street.
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The privately-owned New Haven Green is a 16-acre park in downtown New Haven, Connecticut. It is a popular place to stroll, enjoy a picnic lunch, walk dogs and soak up some sunshine.
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With hours each day of the week, the Welles-Turner Memorial Library is a resource for books, music, and movies for all ages. The library hosts special events and readings for specific audiences, book clubs, and Internet resources for public use.
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Laser Quest - Newington
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3005 Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT 06111
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A Laser Tag entertainment center with a variety of obstacles and structures in the arena, Laser Quest - Newington specializes in birthday and other parties. The arena offers memberships and group deals.
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A lighted baseball field, lacrosse and soccer fields are a few of the amenities available to guests of Riverfront Park. Take one of the walking trails to enjoy views of the Connecticut River. A dog park is also available.
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Situated on Wequetequock River, Stonington Marina offers visitors boating services and rentals. It also hosts an eco-tour kayaking trip where visitors can learn about the marine life and surrounding geography.
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Established in 1985, Montauk Fishing Service specializes in tuna and shark fishing. Trips can be booked for half day or full day increments inshore as well for sea bass and fluke.
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New Haven's Shubert Theater was founded in 1969 and maintains a vibrant, diverse repertoire of plays, concerts and musicals. It is a non-profit organization and offers many discounted ticketing programs that make the productions accessible to low-income individuals.