- 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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25 East Weatogue Street, Simsbury, CT 06070
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Opened seasonally, Rosedale Farms & Vineyards offers fresh vegetables, fruits, and wines for shoppers to purchase. The location offers wine tastings, farm fests, chef-to-farm dinners, and access to a corn maze.
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Showing the most recent films, Hoyts Simsbury Commons 8 has movies for all ages. Along with 3D digital projection, the theater is equipped with eight screens and concessions featuring a variety of refreshments.
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175 Quaker Farms Rd, Rt 188, Southbury, CT 06488
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A designated trout park, Southford Falls State Park offers year-round activities including hiking, cross-country skiing and field sports. Located along Eightmile Brook, the 169-acre park features several trails and a scenic waterfall.
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Located on 18-acres of land, the Chester Hill Farm is an equestrian farm that features 5 turnout paddocks, an outdoor ring, and a cross-country course. The farm offers horse-riding lessons to people of all ages and abilities.
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Located in Stratford, Connecticut, the Stratford Antique Center is one of the region's premier destinations for antique furniture, textiles, flatware, servingware, jewelry and domestic appointments. Its inventory changes daily. Arrive early for the best selection.
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With its own 16' Meade LX200 Schmidt Cassegrain telescope, Frosty Drew Observatory lets visitors view the stars and other astronomical, deep space objects. Among these objects, visitors can see planets, galaxies, nebulas, and more.
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Stratford, Connecticut is home to the Lordship Seawall, a rustic barrier made from bolders, rocks and cement. The Seawall is a popular place to stroll and picnic, and there are many bars and restaurants located nearby. It is open throughout the year.
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557 Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, RI 02813
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Featuring a wide expanse of pristine sands, Charlestown Town Beach, is the perfect place to enjoy the surf while avoiding the big crowds. Convenient parking just off the beach, clean changing area and showers are just some of the amenities.
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Providing a beach for sunbathing and swimming, Charlestown Breachway has nearby kayak rentals for visitors to take out into the ocean. The beach has lifeguards on patrol and outdoor showers.
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At Kayak Centre, visitors can enroll in a variety of programs related to the sport of kayaking. The center hosts gentle kayaks trips for novices through the nearby harbor, and a scenic coastal tour with experienced instructors.