- 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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85 North Main Street, Southington, CT 6489
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Professional tours of how 20th century millionaires lived are at the Barnes Museum. Come for a view of the historic home, collections, garden, or community events that are hosted.
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The Southington Community YMCA is dedicated to the health and well-being of the entire family. The facility offers 15,000 square feet of fitness space, an indoor heated pool and health and sports programs for youth and adults.
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A 3.5-mile loop trail, Laurel Marsh Trail takes visitors past the Hockanum River through woodlands, hills and meadows. The trail is suitable for hiking and provides opportunities for fishing, boating, birdwatching and wildlife viewing.
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Two Mile Hollow Beach is a community-managed beach open throughout the summer months to the public. The beach is patrolled by a lifeguard for safety, and a public restroom nearby is also maintained by the local parks department.
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Ella Grasso Blvd., Newington, CT 6111
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Newington, Connecticut is home to the Iwo Jima Survivors Memorial Park, dedicated to American service personnel who fought and died while capturing the island during World War Two. It features a replica of the iconic flag-raising statue.
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Surfing is one of the most popular activities at Main Beach, but visitors can also enjoy swimming, lounging, sand castles, and boogie boarding. There is even a free shuttle which takes people to the beach from the actual village of East Hampton.
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308 Broad Street, Manchester, CT 06040
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Parkade Cinemas & Entertainment is a 6 screen movie theater that also hosts live entertainment. The theater airs mainstream and independent films and also hosts host birthday parties and special events.
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743 N Mountain Road, Newington, CT 6111
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The Newington Children's Theatre Company is a children's theater company that has the mission of fostering teamwork and commitment in the theater. The company offers educational acting classes for children and adults.
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Craigs Field Park is a small, quiet park that provides ample space to have a picnic or to enjoy nature outside. The park features a play area and tables as well as a soft/baseball field.
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Your first choice for a flight of fine wines should be Roanoke Vineyards. Featuring a portfolio of wines to please any wine lover, drop by for a tasting or call ahead and schedule a tour of the vineyard.