- 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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The Adventure Park at Storrs is an aerial adventure course. High above the ground, bridges of cable, wood, rope, and zip lines connect small platforms built around the trees. Adventure seekers climb along these aerial trails of varying difficulty.
33.7 Miles
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31 votes
1201 Boston Post Rd, Ste 1, Milford, CT 06460
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Featuring 14 auditoriums, Connecticut Post 14 + IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater provides a concession area, a bar and grill, stadium seating, arcade game machines and a private party room.
33.7 Miles
Opened in 1897, Elizabeth Park is situated on 82 acres and features a rose garden, a pond area and open grass fields. The park has walking paths through wooded terrain, basketball and tennis courts, baseball fields and picnic areas.
33.7 Miles
Since opening in 1984, the Unionville Museum has displayed historical, cultural and traditional artifacts showcasing the village of Unionville. Past exhibits include 'Celebrating 100 Years of Girl Scouts' and an annual Yuletide celebration.
33.8 Miles
The prestigious Miss Porter's School is a girls' secondary school located in Farmington, Connecticut. This exclusive private academy prepares young women to enter college and eventually change the world. It has highly regarded biology and chemistry curricula.
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1738 Ellington Rd, Ste B, South Windsor, CT 6074
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As a designated acting studio, Performing Arts Programs offers educational workshops and lessons that teach students how to sing, dance, and act. These classes often culminate in a production open to family members and friends of the student.
34.0 Miles
Tanger Outlets Riverhead is the only place you will need to shop at in order to buy directly from 165 designer outlets and brand-name manufacturers. Featuring great bargains and plenty of parking, you will want to return again and again.
34.0 Miles
100%
3 votes
1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT
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Home to collections ranging from the 15th century today is the Saint Joseph College Art Museum. The museum features an array of paintings, sculptures and artifacts that educate on the culture and history of art throughout time.
34.0 Miles
Fernridge park is one of five neighborhood parks in the town of West Hartford. The park features tennis courts, basketball courts, and picnic tables, wading pools, a playground, and athletic fields.
34.2 Miles
Eisenhower Park contains a two-level playground with swings, spinning ride-on structures, and monkey bars. The location also contains walking areas and tennis courts for adults who wish to get some exercise.