- 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.
- The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Essex, CT , followed by 313 popular activities in nearby cities, including Groton, New London, Mystic, Middletown, Wallingford, Greenport, Cutchogue, Waterford, Norwich, Clinton, East Haddam, Branford, Old Saybrook, Sag Harbor, Niantic, Guilford, Mashantucket, Old Lyme, Madison, Westbrook, Meriden, Uncasville, Colchester, East Lyme, Ivoryton, East Hampton, East Haven and Stonington
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Ivoryton, Connecticut is home to the Ivoryton Playhouse, which presents musicals and straight theatrical productions. The Playhouse combines national-level production value with a warm, welcoming community atmosphere. Purchase tickets online or at the Playhouse box office.
3.1 Miles
Featuring a variety of migrating swallows in the thousands, Goose Island is an island located off the Connecticut shoreline. The island landscape is grassy and can be accessed by kayak.
3.1 Miles
Guests can enjoy cruises and private charters on the Connecticut River aboard the Mystique at Lady Katharine Cruises. They offer a variety of public cruises like lunch and brunch cruises and also host weddings and other private events.
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Ingham Hill Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
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Great Cedar Conservation Area is 320 acre swamp that features a variety of hiking trails that go for several miles. The area wraps around the Hay House property, which features a house made entirely of hay bales.
3.5 Miles
Soundview Beach is a public beach that is a popular destination for both tourists and locals. The beach is also adjacent to a number of businesses, including restaurants, bars, and doughnut shops.
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With a 42 ft boat for offshore and 30 ft boat for inshore fishing, Islander Sport Fishing Charters provides fishing trips and sunset cruises. Inshore charters can be half or full day and offshore can be 1 or 2 days.
3.7 Miles
Between the Bridges Llc is a full service marina and boatyard on the Connecticut River. The marina offers access to Long Island Sound and features slip rentals, storage, repairs, sales, and a 280 foot fuel dock.
3.9 Miles
Covering military history from 1775 to the present day, Military Historians Museum features a collection of American military uniforms. The museum also includes vehicles from World War II and Desert Storm as well as a music room.
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Charming 'country chic' furniture awaits at the Saybrook Country Barn in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. The store sells tables, chairs, storage options, sofas, beds and smaller household furnishings. The Saybrook Country Barn also sells textiles and clothing.
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Artisans Harbor is an art gallery and display space for a variety of original paintings as well as handcrafted works such as jewelry, accessories, decorative pieces, and even furniture. The gallery offers art classes, as well.