- 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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Only a short drive from Windsor, the Sanson Estate Winery is the only food and wine store in Essex County. Sample white, red and reserve wines as well as purchase Field to Fork Foods from Sanson Farms.
13.9 Miles
Situated on a river island, Belle Isle Park is a state park featuring the country's oldest aquarium, a zoo, and a plant conservatory. The park also offers a driving range, ball fields, and is the home of an historic lighthouse.
14.3 Miles
The Holiday Beach Conservation Area is located along Lake Erie. Enjoy the sandy beach, nature trails, bird migration viewing, fishing, hunting, boating, playground, picnic areas, boardwalk, observation tower, seasonal camping and laundry/washroom facilities.
14.5 Miles
Belle Island is an island and State Park. Sized at 982 acres, the park offers recreation and educational facilities, including walking, running and bicycle paths, an atrium, aquarium and zoo.
15.1 Miles
Superior Odyssey Sailing Charters utilizes the historic schooner Coaster II for specialty cruise tours. The ship sails across Lake Superior and caters to private special events like weddings, birthdays, and theme parties.
15.5 Miles
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277 King St, Amherstburg, Canada
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Located in Amherstburg, the North American Black Historical Museum showcases unique exhibits related to Black History, slavery and freedom. Next to the museum, visit the historic Taylor Log Cabin and the Nazrey African Methodist Episcopal Church.
15.6 Miles
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Bois Blanc Island, Amherstburg, Canada
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Designated a historical site, the Bois Blanc Island Light House & Blockhouse is located in Amherstburg along the Detroit River. Learn about the history of the island and the importance it played during the defense of Fort Malden in 1837-38.
15.7 Miles
Walk across the riverfront, watching sunsets in the evening; music and other fun activities is what you get at Detroit RiverFront. Some concerts are organized here occasionally. You also see the views of Canada from the riverfront.
15.7 Miles
GM Renaissance Center is a high rise building which features 73 floors and is the tallest building in the city. The building contains a mix of business, dining and retail, and has an observation deck on the 72nd floor.
15.7 Miles
Located alongside the Detroit River, Hart Plaza is an open air public space. The plaza is located on the same spot where Detroit founder Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac landed in 1701.