- 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 Stratford Festival Theater is a performing arts venue that hosts dramatic performances by traveling companies as well as live music acts of various types and genres. The theater tends to emphasize Shakespearean productions.
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With several productions shown each year, Square One Theatre Company offers dramas and comedies for visitors to attend. The plays feature local actors and staff that volunteer for each production.
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Academy Hill is a community park and veteran's memorial in Stratford's Historic District. The memorial features an open field where a variety of colonial re-enactments are held in addition to several other large monuments.
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967 Academy Hill, Stratford, CT 06615
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Built in 1750, the preserved Stratford Historical Society Capt David Judson House today has tours that demonstrate life in the 18th century. The house contains period furniture and the attached museum has many items from the era and beyond.
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An establishment devoted to its community, Hards Corner Tavern is a place for socialization, camaraderie, and relaxation. The tavern features karaoke and live entertainment throughout the week and is suitable for events from birthday parties to first communion parties.
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Wine lovers can now make their own wine at the Wine Maker's Boutique. Each process produces several bottles of wine that can be reserved for a special occasion, or given to family and friends as a gift.
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29 Norwich-Westerly Road, Mashantucket, CT
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Patrons of the MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods enjoy a staggering variety of live entertainment options, including singers, bands and stand-up comedians. The MGM Grand also has a large gaming floor and multiple dining options for every taste and budget.
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206 Terry Plains Rd., Bloomfield, CT 6002
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The Wintonbury Hills Golf Course is a beautiful 18-hole course that is located in a relaxing and peaceful slopping hills in Bloomfield, Connecticut. The golf course is a venue for many professional golf tournaments every year.
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Intended for children, the Garbage Museum in Stratford, Connecticut is dedicated to the history of American waste disposal. This fun, fascinating museum is also interesting for adult visitors. Group tours require a reservation.
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At Frank DeLuca Hall of Fame Field, visitors can see home games from the Stratford Brakettes, a local softball team. The field is surrounded with bleachers that can seat up to 1,800 people at a time.