- 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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Focusing on educating young children, the KidsPlay Children's Museum strives to make learning fun. The museum teaches through multi-sensory, hands-on exhibits that allow children to become fully immersed in the educational experience.
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The Scarborough State Beach is a public beach location popular among visitors and local residents alike. Visitors to the beach commonly enjoy picnicking, sunbathing, or spending time sightseeing on the boardwalk.
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870, 970 Ocean Road, Narragansett, RI
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Narrangansett Beach North & South are two sections of a single Rhode Island State Beach. Visitors enjoy flat pavement walking routes, a soaring observation point and a huge parking lot. Swimming is permitted when lifeguards are present.
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The Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum features glass, painting, and ceramic collections for visitors to view. The location, which contains a 1930s-style kitchen, offers guided tours that provide information on the history of the building and its former tenants.
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The Torrington Historical Society is devoted to preserving and raising awareness of local history and culture. One of the society's chief activities is maintaining the Hotchkiss-Fyler estate, the birthplace of John Brown.
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One of the largest oceanfront parks on Fire Island is Smith Point County Park. The park offers saltwater fishing, swimming, camping, scuba diving and food concessions.
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As a recording studio and concert hall, Studio 59 offers live entertainment in the form of jazz, classical music, and poetry. The venue has a German Steinway concert grand piano that is often used in the performances.
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At the Tapping Reeve House and Law School, visitors can learn about the life of the 19th-century student through role playing activities and interpretive exhibits. At the beginning of each visit, an interpretive video serves as a introduction to life in Litchfield.
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Route 159, 1623 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001
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Located near Springfield, Massachusetts in Agawam, Six Flags New England offers thrill rides and kids rides along with live entertainment. Cannon Ball Falls in Hurricane Harbor is a water splash tube ride that is popular in the summertime.
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Litchfield Historical Society is an organization that is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of the county of Litchfield. The society has a museum, a research library, and a historic house.