- 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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At Captain's Cove Boardwalk, visitors can stroll by quaint shops, arcades, restaurants, and more. There are often local performers providing live entertainment. The boardwalk offers visitors views of the marina and the Nantucket lightship.
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A family entertainment spot, Blue Fox Rock & Bowl, LLC provides a variety of activities for all ages. Along with bowling and a party room, laser tag and miniature golf are also offered at this facility.
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4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 6604
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Learning is fun and exciting at The Adventure Park at Discovery Museum in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Kids and teens learn about nature, survival and teamwork through an enjoyable and challenging series of hiking trails, ropes courses and other outdoor elements. The Park closes during heavy rain.
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Bridgeport's Discovery Museum is an interactive learning center dedicated to the sciences. It is especially popular with children. In addition to its main hall, the museum has a large planetarium. Group reservations are recommended.
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Aimed at kids between the ages of 2 and 6, the Discovery Museum & Planetarium offers a variety of exhibits, activities, and diversions, all with an educational focus. It features both permanent and visiting exhibits.
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As a remnant of the 19th century, Old Field Pt Lighthouse is a granite building in use by the Coast Guard. The lighthouse isn't open to tours, but can be viewed from the outside during certain open grounds events.
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Skater City is an indoor amusement facility that features a variety of entertainments. Attractions include roller skating, toxic laser tag, miniature golf, and an extensive video game arcade. The facility hosts birthday parties and special events.
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Maritime Explorium is a hands-on, immersive educational center specializing in maritime activities. The explorium offers activities for all ages and touch on aspects including sensory, kinesthetic, logical, spatial, artistic, linguistic and emotional intelligences.
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Guided individual tours of the Mather House Museum are held during opening hours which covers period furniture and paintings, vintage tools, model ships, and antique toys and dolls. The building is also the headquarters of the Historical Society of Greater Port Jefferson.
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5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 6604
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The Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts is a community theater organization that has facilities that are available to rent for community gatherings or birthday parties. The center presents live plays as well as musical concerts.