- 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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A 3.5-mile loop trail, Laurel Marsh Trail takes visitors past the Hockanum River through woodlands, hills and meadows. The trail is suitable for hiking and provides opportunities for fishing, boating, birdwatching and wildlife viewing.
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Two Mile Hollow Beach is a community-managed beach open throughout the summer months to the public. The beach is patrolled by a lifeguard for safety, and a public restroom nearby is also maintained by the local parks department.
30.2 Miles
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Ella Grasso Blvd., Newington, CT 6111
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Newington, Connecticut is home to the Iwo Jima Survivors Memorial Park, dedicated to American service personnel who fought and died while capturing the island during World War Two. It features a replica of the iconic flag-raising statue.
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Surfing is one of the most popular activities at Main Beach, but visitors can also enjoy swimming, lounging, sand castles, and boogie boarding. There is even a free shuttle which takes people to the beach from the actual village of East Hampton.
30.3 Miles
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308 Broad Street, Manchester, CT 06040
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Parkade Cinemas & Entertainment is a 6 screen movie theater that also hosts live entertainment. The theater airs mainstream and independent films and also hosts host birthday parties and special events.
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743 N Mountain Road, Newington, CT 6111
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The Newington Children's Theatre Company is a children's theater company that has the mission of fostering teamwork and commitment in the theater. The company offers educational acting classes for children and adults.
30.3 Miles
Craigs Field Park is a small, quiet park that provides ample space to have a picnic or to enjoy nature outside. The park features a play area and tables as well as a soft/baseball field.
30.4 Miles
Panthorn Park is a 139 acre park that has a wide variety of sporting venues. Along with children's play structures, the park has tennis courts, basketball courts, a lacrosse field, and a nature hiking trail.
30.4 Miles
South Street Beach is a sandy crescent beach known for being relatively quiet and uncrowded. The beach features several rocky outcroppings that make good fishing spots. Visitors can also swim (unsupervised, there are no lifeguards) and go boating.
30.4 Miles
Alley Katz Bowling Center is a bowling alley with advanced lighting, musical equipment and fog machines and an attached restaurant and bar. There is also a game room with barroom arcade staples like Big Buck Hunter and Golden Tee.