- Our list of the best things to do in Essex, Ontario, features the top 88 nearby activities — including 38 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Essex, Ontario has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Essex, Ontario , followed by 79 popular activities in nearby cities, including Detroit, Dearborn, Taylor, Amherstburg, Roseville, Southgate, Warren, Dearborn Heights, Ferndale, Marquette and Eastpointe
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91%
281 votes
1800 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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Visitors at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum can view flowers, gardens, restored landscapes, and a sustainable farm. The conservatory is the largest free-span conservatory in the world, and is divided into temperate, tropic, arid, and bonsai sections.
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95%
58 votes
14000 W. State Route 2, Oak Harbor, OH
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The Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge manages over 6,500 acres of wetlands, forest, and swamp land. Established as a habitat for waterfowl and endangered bird species, today, visitors enjoy the 10 miles of hiking trails and communing with nature.
44.1 Miles
80%
20 votes
8549 Northshore Blvd., Marblehead, OH 43440
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Book a trip with Captain Jim and Erie Spirit Sailing Adventures and enjoy a family friendly day out on the waters of Lake Erie. Choose from standard tour packages or work out a custom plan with the Captain and let your adventure begin.
44.1 Miles
Consisting of both indoor and outdoor gardens, Matthaei Botanical Gardens grows a wide range of plants for tropical and desert environments. It also has an interactive children's garden with toys and a waterfall.
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Built in 1821, Marblehead Lighthouse is the oldest operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes. There is a museum on the grounds with displays and artifacts representing the colorful history of the lighthouse and the people who lived there.
44.2 Miles
85%
493 votes
4000 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
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As a dominant retail outlet, the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets is home to more than 185 retail stores. They also offer a 1,000-seat food court with numerous fast food and full-service restaurants as well as a movie theater.
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Jeeper's of Auburn Inc is a pizza restaurant and party place that features a variety of amusements. The facility offers a large video and redemption arcade, an array of indoor rides, and a full menu of pizza and beverage choices.
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A 25-screen movie theater, AMC Star Great Lakes 25 display first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater provides a bar with adult beverages, theater rentals, an IMAX screen and a concession area with food and drinks.
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64%
11 votes
4500 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
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Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World is a large store that offers everything outdoorsmen need to have fun while enjoying nature. Products range from clothing and boots, to boating and camping gear, gifts, and more.
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Offering 32 lanes, Airway Lanes offers patrons bowling, a pro shop and food options. It features an outdoor deck, tiki bar, sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, dartboards and a banquet facility for private events.