- 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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In addition to providing boat parts, rentals, and boating services, Connecticut Marine One LLC offers a clubhouse for recreational activities. Visitors can use the basketball court, pool table, kitchen, and picnic area of the clubhouse.
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11 Deer Run, East Haddam, CT 06423
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The Captain's Fishing Adventures & River Tours is a tour company that offers personalized excursions of the Connecticut River and fishing tours in Long Island South. The company offers group and private tours.
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Guests can enjoy guided kayaking tours of the Salmon and Connecticut Rivers with Quiet Kayak Guided River Tours. The tours last for three hours and include kayaks, paddles, instruction, binoculars, and life jackets.
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1288 Boston Post Rd, Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison, CT 06443
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An environmental learning center, Meigs Point Nature Center hosts programs and displays for all ages. Visitors can see a variety of native animals who are cared for by the center's staff.
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The Hammonasset State Park provides visitors with the chance to go saltwater swimming or fishing. Those who are interested in bicycling, camping, or picnicking may also enjoy what the park has to offer.
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The Shoreline Greenway Trail provides a 25-mile path from Lighthouse Point to Hammonasset State Park. This location provides walking, hiking, and biking opportunities to its visitors, who travel by Branford and Madison.
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Located in Madison, Connecticut, the Hammonasset Beach State Park is a beautiful destination for many outdoor activities. There is a small parking fee, but day visitors do not require a pass to enter the park. However, a pass is required for campsite use.
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Abc's Gymnastics Stars Llc is a gymnastics academy that strives to teach children the art of becoming a gymnast. The academy offers classes for all skill levels and also accommodates birthday parties.
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One of Connecticut's most unusual parks is Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam. The park takes its name from its central waterfall, which is riddled with holes that, according to local legend, stretch down into Hell.
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420 Barberry Road, Madison, CT 6443
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The Helen Joyce Center for Horsemanship is a full service equestrian facility that features a lighted indoor riding arena, permanent boarding services, and training services. The facility also offers horseback riding lessons.