- 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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A part of the local community college, Housatonic Museum of Art features a wide collection of works from both traditional and modern artisans. Open to the community, exhibits are changed frequently and are often used in classroom education.
42.6 Miles
The Bijou Theatre is a multipurpose venue that host a variety events which include films, art, music, comedy, and theatre. The theatre features traditional movie house seats and the film selection includes classics, independent films, and shorts.
42.7 Miles
Beautiful Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut is the perfect place to spend time outdoors. It features views of Long Island Sound, benches, shady trees, picnic areas, cycling paths and sports fields.
43.0 Miles
Walker Road Vineyards is a family-owned vineyard and winery focused on making quality wine from St Croix grapes. Attractions include a guided tour by the owners of the vineyard, wine tasting, and a wine shop.
43.0 Miles
A contemporary artist who paints in the Impressionist style, Catherine M Elliott maintains a gallery of paintings and prints. Elliott paints outdoors, and captures conditions of light and of atmosphere in her work.
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1375 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 6070
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With a busy schedule of training programs, the International Skating Center of Connecticut is a multipurpose facility. Figure skating lessons for beginners and advanced students are offered, along with hockey programs for all ages.
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2082 Victory Highway, Coventry, RI 02816
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The Maxwell Mays Wildlife Refuge is a wilderness area with an extensive network of hiking and biking trails. Visitors can see a wide variety of wildlife. The Audubon Society sponsors summer camps in the refuge.
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910 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06612
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The Klein Memorial Auditorium is an event venue that frequently hosts concerts in its theater with assigned seating and no standing room. There are multiple stations throughout the facility for beer, wine, and concessions.
43.1 Miles
The Clapp & Tuttle Gallery features a diverse collection of artwork and a variety of unique exhibits. The gallery also serves as picture frame shop and features a wide selection of frames.
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Founded in 2009 by a dressage competitor, Sarah Williams Dressage offers both horse training services and riding lessons in various styles. The business also offers horse sales and assistance in buying horses, and coaching at competitive events.