- 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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44.3 Miles
Featuring Ohio's largest, multi-gauge model, public railroad display, Train-O-Rama is a must see visit for model train enthusiasts. It started as a family hobby in the 60's and has grown into a family business that has delighted visitors for decades.
44.3 Miles
53%
47 votes
3845 E Wine Cellar Road, Port Clinton, OH 43452
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The celebrated Mon Ami Restaurant & Historic Winery is one of the oldest wineries in the region of the Lake Erie Islands. The winery has a restaurant that has a seafood buffet on Saturdays and serves brunch on Sundays.
44.6 Miles
Spanning 17,000-sqft, the Zero Gravity Skate Park is an indoor facility that features a 10-ft start box with rail and ledge boxes as well as 4 and 5-ft fly boxes. The park also has more than 13 ledges and rails.
44.7 Miles
The Hess-Hathaway Park is a recreational park that is home to a playground for children of all ages as well as a maze that is sponsored by the National Council for Jewish Women. The park also has a petting zoo.
44.8 Miles
Specializing in fishing equipment and supplies, Rickland's Bait & Tackle is a family owned operation. Along with fishing gear and bait, beer and wine is also sold at this shop.
44.9 Miles
The 18 hole course at Cattails Golf Club has four separate tee distances that let golfers play the course at their own pace. Additional on site practice facilities include a putting green, 30 station driving range, and chipping range.
45.1 Miles
Spanning 122 acres, Dexter-Huron is a metro park on the Huron River. It features miles of trails for hiking and biking, picnic areas, and water activities including fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.
45.1 Miles
87%
23 votes
280 SE Catawba Rd., Port Clinton, OH 43452
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Island Adventures Family Fun Center features attractions including miniature golf, bumper boats, go-karts, an arcade and an imitation gold mine. There have a 5,400 sq ft full-service restaurant and offer concessions as well.
45.3 Miles
74%
785 votes
267 South Lightner Road, Port Clinton, OH 43452
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Find a piece of Africa in Port Clinton, Ohio, with the 100-acre African-themed refuge. Drive-thru and walk-thru safaris get you upclose to the park's wildlife. Adventures include giraffe encounters, kangaroo feedings, and educational programs.
45.4 Miles
Swift Run Dog Park is 10 acres of open space where dogs can roam off leash. The park has separate fenced areas for large and small dogs and there are multiple waste stations, water bowls and benches.