- 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!
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20-A Killingworth Turnpike, Clinton, CT 6413
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Enjoy a great day of shopping at the Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets in Clinton, Connecticut. Its most popular stores including designer clothing boutiques, home goods vendors and beauty supply stores.
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Visit the home of the American Musical! Goodspeed produces America’s musical treasures to delight, inspire, and entertain you. Set along the tranquil Connecticut River, our two intimate theatres bring you closer to the excitement of live musicals. The surrounding countryside is brimming with restaurants, shop…
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Connecting a park on the Haddam side with the Godspeed Opera House on the other side, the East Haddam Swing Bridge is a distinctive local landmark that provides picturesque views.
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20 Norwich Road, East Haddam, CT
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The Scherer Library of Musical Theatre is an extensive musical theatre research facility. The collection has more than 70,000 items. The library maintains a collection of scores, sheet music, scripts, original cast recordings, programs, photographs, and theatre memorabilia.
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Providing direct access to the Indian River, Town of Clinton Small Boat Ramp has a wooden pavilion for visitors to enjoy the scenery from. The boat launch is for smaller boats and kayaks.
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Run by The Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Natahan Hale Schoolhouse is a former schoolhouse from the mid 1700s. The teacher of this school was Nathan Hale, who was hung by the British in 1776.
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At Rathbun Free Memorial Library, visitors can peruse a wide selection of books, DVDs, and other literary resources. The library hosts community events like book clubs, technology workshops, and more.
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Sarba Fine Art is a combination art gallery and restaurant, home to original works from Marek Sarba. Oil paintings are prominently featured, as well as handmade jewelry and an extensive greeting card selection.
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Clinton, Connecticut is home to the Chamard Vineyards, which produces French-style wines from local grapes. Chamard has a bistro, tasting room and wine shop, plus many acres of vineyard space.
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The Indian River Marina offers kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals for tourists who get out onto the water and exercise. The business also hosts special events, including team-building exercises, family reunions, and birthday parties.