- Our list of the best things to do in Essex, Connecticut, features the top 323 nearby activities — including 141 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Essex, CT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
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Providing artist studio space along with a place to showcase artwork, OneWay Gallery features the works of both local and nationally acclaimed artists. Exhibits include photography, paintings, silk screen prints, charcoal art and more.
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The bucolic South Country Museum in Narrangansett, Rhode Island is a 7-acre institution located inside a public park. The Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of local life, with a special emphasis on the fishing industry.
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Patterned after a castle tower, The Towers is the only surviving portion of the historic Narrangansett Casino. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places and requires frequent repair work, as it is often damaged by hurricanes.
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39 Sandy Bottom Road, Coventry, RI 2816
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Located within a 3,000 square-foot studio, the Legein Dance Academy of Performing Arts is a center aimed at educating about the art of dance. Competitive teams, private lessons, and dance classes are among the services available at the studio.
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Situated at the highest point in Westport, the Rolnick Observatory is an observatory dome that sits on the top of an old NIKE radio tower. The site houses a Newtonian reflector.
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320 Shermantown Road, North Kingstown, RI 2874
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Located on a spacious 35-acre property, Warzone Paintball & Airsoft provides amenities for both paintball and airsoft enthusiasts to enjoy. Each field is equipped with numerous trenches, forts, and obstacles dedicated to providing an enjoyable and challenging experience.
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39 - 81 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett, RI 02882
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A salt water beach front, Narragansett Town Beach is a popular beachfront area that attracts thousands of visitors per day in season. The beach is 19 acres in size, and is suitable for surfing.
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The Briggs Boesch Farm is an organic farm that grows fruits and vegetables without using any fertilizers or synthetic pesticides. The farm is open to the public and contains hiking areas and paths.
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A 226 acre reservoir, Tiogue Lake offers several boat ramps for putting in kayaks, canoes, or larger craft. The lake is also stocked multiple times each spring season with trout.
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Nestled along the Rhode Island coast, Narrangansett Beach is a particularly popular vacation destination in the spring and summer months. It is renowned for its cleanliness, sparkling sand and clear water.