- 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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Garden and Main Sts., Sag Harbor, NY 11963
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For a maritime enthusiast, the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum is the place to visit. Featuring maritime artifacts dating back to the 1700's, the museum is housed in a building that has been declared a national treasure.
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Whalers Museum is just as it sounds. It is a whaling museum located on the water in the harbor area. The museum is beautiful and has several interesting historical artifacts related to the whaling industry.
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One of only 50 established puppet theaters in America, The Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre aims at introducing young children to the performing arts. In addition to puppet shows, playgroups and workshops are available.
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2595 Noyack Road, Sag Harbor, NY 11963
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Spanning 187 acres, the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge encompasses a variety of diverse habitats, including forest, beach, lagoon, fields, and salt marsh. Visitors can see a vast array of wildlife, including birds, painted turtles, and white tailed deer.
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A stand up paddle board instruction center, Paddling With Claudia offers lessons for boarders of all experience levels. Instruction focuses on safety and fun, and is suitable for adults and for kids.
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Mashashimuet Park is a park that has large grass fields for outdoor activities such as soccer and baseball. In addition to these areas, they have a playground, chess tables, picnic tables, tennis courts, and basketball courts.
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Spend some time outdoors at J.B. Williams Park. Facilities include a softball field, hiking trails and a playground. A pavilion, which includes a refrigerator, stove, sink and serving center, is available for rental.
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4 High Street, Stonington, CT 06378
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Featuring over a dozen vendors, Stonington Village Farmers' Market offers food items including local produce, baked and homemade goods, meats, seafood, jams and dairy products. The market also provides music, crafts, plants and an assortment of handmade items.
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All dogs enjoy Hamden Dog Park, a roomy environment for pets and owners to play and socialize. This park is well kept, completely fenced in, with a separate area and entrance for smaller dogs.
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8-14 Northwest Street, Stonington, CT 6378
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Located along Stonington Harbor, Stonington Village Playground is a small community playground with a wooded play structure, slides, swings and other play equipment. The park has a paved perimeter walking path, a gazebo and picnic tables.