- 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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Shooters Billiards and Arcade is a pool hall that dates to 1995. Shooters has 20 pool/billiard tables, hosts tournament play, has an arcade, pro shop, darts, and an onsite cafe.
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352 West Lake Drive, West Lake Marina, Montauk, NY 11954
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Specializing in sport fishing, Double D Charters presents visitors with the opportunity to catch tuna and shark. The charter hosts two-day fishing tournaments with cash prizes and trophies granted to participants.
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With a fleet of 4 sailboats measuring 22 feet in length, the Sail Montauk can take its clients on sail and swim tours, or on sunset sails. Flotilla parties are also available, just like the private charters are.
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A 22-acre park, Fort Pond Bay Park offers views of the bay along with picnic tables, small boat ramp for kayaks or canoes and a long fishing pier. For hikers, the park features easy access to Hither Woods Preserve.
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Located across Winnapaug Pond at the Weekapaug Beachway, Dunes Park is a private, sandy beach with access to water for swimming and playing. The park provides on-duty lifeguards, restroom and shower facilities and a concession stand.
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Opened in 1993, the Stone Age Rock Gym is a rock climbing facility featuring 4,500 square-feet of textured climbing walls. The facility holds open climbing sessions, summer climbing camps, and birthday party hosting.
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Almost two miles of paved walkways that are lit at night make the entire space of Great River Park openly accessible. There is an on-site boat launch, a small white sand beach, and a 350-seat amphitheater.
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With multiple stages, Phoenix Theater features an array of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. Community outreach and educational programs are also a priority with this theater which includes their popular theater camps.
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Misquamicut State Beach
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257 Atlantic Avenue, Westerly, RI 02891
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Misquamicut State Beach is a public clear water beach very popular among local residents and visitors alike. Visitors to the beach commonly enjoy activities like jogging, swimming, having picnics, or fishing in the ocean.
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Situated at Fort Pond Bay, Navy Road Park has a pier that can be used for fishing and a rocky beach. There are also trails available in the park that can be used for hiking and biking.