- TripBuzz discovered 118 different types of activities for couples in the Essex area, including Restaurants (like Olive Oyl's), Art Gallery (like Art Essex Gallery), National & State Parks (like Canfield woods) and Parks (like Cortland Park), and much more.
 - We discovered a total of 259 date ideas in or near Essex, Connecticut, including 251 fun or romantic activities in nearby cities within 25 miles like Wallingford, New London, Groton and Cutchogue.
 
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            Featuring 500 feet of breath-taking shoreline along the Atlantic Ocean, Cooper's Beach provides swimming, surf, and sand for beach lovers of all ages. Facilities include concessions, a boat launch, surfing area, and lifeguards.        
    
    
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            A National Historic Landmark dating back to the 18th century, the Stanley Whitman House offers a glimpse of life during the colonial era. The restored house and grounds feature museum exhibits while costumed docents provide educational background about the site.        
    
    
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            The Adventure Park at Storrs is an aerial adventure course. High above the ground, bridges of cable, wood, rope, and zip lines connect small platforms built around the trees. Adventure seekers climb along these aerial trails of varying difficulty.        
    
    
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                1201 Boston Post Rd, Ste 1, Milford, CT 06460
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            Featuring 14 auditoriums, Connecticut Post 14 + IMAX displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater provides a concession area, a bar and grill, stadium seating, arcade game machines and a private party room.        
    
    
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            Opened in 1897, Elizabeth Park is situated on 82 acres and features a rose garden, a pond area and open grass fields. The park has walking paths through wooded terrain, basketball and tennis courts, baseball fields and picnic areas.        
    
    
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                1738 Ellington Rd, Ste B, South Windsor, CT 6074
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            As a designated acting studio, Performing Arts Programs offers educational workshops and lessons that teach students how to sing, dance, and act. These classes often culminate in a production open to family members and friends of the student.        
    
    
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                1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 
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            Home to collections ranging from the 15th century today is the Saint Joseph College Art Museum. The museum features an array of paintings, sculptures and artifacts that educate on the culture and history of art throughout time.        
    
    
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            Fernridge park is one of five neighborhood parks in the town of West Hartford. The park features tennis courts, basketball courts, and picnic tables, wading pools, a playground, and athletic fields.        
    
    
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            West Hartford's Miracle League Park is a branch of the larger Miracle League of Connecticut, a not for profit group dedicated to creating chances for kids to play sports regardless of physical or cognitive challenges.        
    
    
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            Located on the grounds of Milford's Howard Johnson Hotel is Hojo Mini Golf. The put-put course offers entertainment to those looking to get outside for some fun or those traveling through with younger guests.