- 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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Fernridge park is one of five neighborhood parks in the town of West Hartford. The park features tennis courts, basketball courts, and picnic tables, wading pools, a playground, and athletic fields.
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Eisenhower Park contains a two-level playground with swings, spinning ride-on structures, and monkey bars. The location also contains walking areas and tennis courts for adults who wish to get some exercise.
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West Hartford's Miracle League Park is a branch of the larger Miracle League of Connecticut, a not for profit group dedicated to creating chances for kids to play sports regardless of physical or cognitive challenges.
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Located on the grounds of Milford's Howard Johnson Hotel is Hojo Mini Golf. The put-put course offers entertainment to those looking to get outside for some fun or those traveling through with younger guests.
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Offering a paved ramp for visitors to launch their boat from, Bissell Bridge Boat Launch offers scenic views of Windsor Meadows State Park. The river is surrounded by trees and has a concrete bridge running over it.
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Built in 1796, the Montauk Point Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in the state. It is still functional and features a museum in an 1860 keeper's house, and a gift shop. private events can be organized in here, such as weddings.
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A discount cinema with large theaters and digital video and sound, Apple Cinemas screens hollywood blockbusters as well as foreign and art films. It offers a variety of matinees and ticket and refreshment specials.
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The Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury, Connecticut is a professional theater that also presents high-quality community productions. Auditions for local talent are posted on the Seven Angels' website. All ticket prices are affordable, and donations are gratefully accepted at the venue and online.
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Ideal for families, Nevers Park features a large playground with equipment for all ages. Along with a play area for kids, the park is also equipped with a dog walk and athletics field for baseball and soccer competitions.
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At Ct Academy Performing Arts, visitors can enroll in classes for the performing arts for acting, singing, and dancing. The center also has fitness classes like Zumba, yoga, and more.