- 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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Also known as the Newington Arena, the Connecticut Skating Center is a competition scale ice rink that hosts hockey leagues and games, ice skating, figure skating, and ice shows. The facility also offers skating lessons.
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Originally constructed as a vaudeville theatre and movie house, the United Theatre today is a music venue that hosts performers ranging from jazz musicians to classical ensembles. The theatre also features regularly scheduled and curated film series.
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Located in a Greek Revival Church that was organized in 1843, the Granite Theatre has been renovated and restored to its original splendor. Visitors can choose from a full season of lively and entertaining productions by a talented cast of players.
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A popular ski and snowboard area, Mount Southington Ski Area has varied trails, lessons, and racing teams for different levels of experience. Programs for after school and night skiing are available to all, including package deals and space for hosting events.
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1821 Meriden Waterbury Road, Southington, CT 06489
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Featuring fully digital surround sound and projection, Rave Motion Pictures Southington 12 is a movie theater showing the latest Hollywood box office favorites. Other amenities at the theater include 3-D movie capabilities, online ticketing, and concessions.
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The classic styled Holiday Lanes bowling alley offers duckpin style bowling to patrons. This alley also has an onsite bar where visitors can grab a beer or drink while they bowl.
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Part of the Starplex Cinema chain, the Southington 12 is a twelve theater movie multiplex that shows primarily Hollywood new releases. The theater features rental party packages, discount matinee tickets, and an array of refreshments.
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1821 Meriden Waterbury Road, Southington, CT 6489
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A movie theater with 12 auditoriums, Southington 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers RealD 3D movies, party packages, online ticketing and a lobby snack bar with food and drinks.
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Founded in 1843, Granite Theatre Corporation the is a non-profit organization that has the goal of producing high quality live performances. The facility holds auditions for aspiring actors and actresses.
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1615 Stanley St., New Britain, CT
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Located on the campus of Central Connecticut State University, the Copernican Observatory & Planetarium provides lectures, observing sessions and other, astronomical-related activities at no cost. In addition, there is a regularly scheduled, free show held on Saturdays.