- 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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Kids Club-Farmington Farms is nursery school and summer camp run by Farmington Farms tennis and athletic club. The school uses a thematic approach to learning aiming to help children develop physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually.
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Founded in 1989, the Connecticut Dance Theatre is a performing arts academy that strives to make its actors and actresses proficient in the theatrical arts. Students at the academy commonly enjoy attending classes, training workshops, or performances.
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Bristol, Connecticut is home to the American Clock & Watch Museum, the United States' largest museum of its kind. Guests may browse historical exhibits, learn about timepiece construction and research antique or heirloom watches.
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Lake Compounce Amusement Park, 217 Enterprise Drive, Bristol, CT 06010
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The Haunted Graveyard is a haunted attraction that is a part of Lake Compounce Amusement Park. Visitors can experience a variety of scares and thrills including spiders, witches, catacombs, a cemetery, and the zombie forest.
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Situated on 30 acres of land, Avon Valley Show Stables is home to horse riding exhibitions that can be seen year round. The facilities host riding lessons where visitors can schedule a private session with a horse trainer.
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Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center
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144 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
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Located in Waterbury, Connecticut, the Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history, art and culture of Waterbury and its neighboring towns. The museum features archival documents, photographs, sculptures, paintings, furniture and many other items.
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177 Farmington Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010
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An entertainment center, Spare Time Bristol & City Sports Grille features 28 lanes of bowling along with a laser tag arena and arcade games. It also offers a full dining menu, party hosting and a full-service bar.
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Featuring a bandshell for events, Library Park has open grass areas with trees lining the park's perimeter. The park provides a gazebo and benches as well as a walking trail along the outer edge of the park.
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144 W Main Street, Waterbury, CT 6702
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Mattatuck Museum of Mattatuck Historical Society preserves the history of Connecticut anciently known as Mattatuck. The Museum collects, preserves, studies and exhibits American art and history with a focus on the art and cultural history of Connecticut.
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Known for its sandy riverside beach and rocky hiking trails, Indian Well State Park is enjoyed by guests of all ages. The park offers boat access and swimming as well as field sports, river fishing and picnicking.