- 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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Since 1898, the Connecticut Audubon Society had focused on conservation efforts through environmental education and preservation of local birds and their habitats. An animal exhibit room is featured on site as well as views of the habitats from observation platforms.
38.5 Miles
Located on the coast of Ninigret Pond lies Ninigret Park, a location that is host to many festivals throughout the year. The park is also home to several local observatories, a dog park, and many walking trails.
38.6 Miles
With several historical buildings to visit, Avon Historical Society Museum offers schoolhouses, farm houses, and history rooms for visitors to explore. The museum also hosts Civil War recreation events, such as a medical program and volunteer infantry.
38.7 Miles
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278 Leavenworth Rd., Shelton, CT 6484
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Specializing in apples and apple cider, Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard is open from September to early December. This seasonal produce farm features a bevy of delicious apple-related products and ephemera.
38.8 Miles
Stratford's Short Beach is a municipal beach noted for three species of wildlife: horseshoe crabs, piping plover and nesting terns. The plovers and terns are especially important to conservationists because they nest on the ground and require safe locations to do so.
38.8 Miles
Situated on 9.4 acres, Sperry Park is a sports complex located between Farmington River and Nod Brook. The park provides three baseball and softball fields, a multipurpose athletic field, picnic tables, a concession stand and bleacher seating.
38.9 Miles
Situated on the eastern edge of the Shinnecock Inlet, the Shinnecock East County Park in Southampton, New York is an undeveloped beach park. The spot is a favorite location for bass fishing, off-road driving of recreational vehicles and camping.
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Farmington Valley Arts Center
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25 Arts Center La., Avon, CT
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Offering individual studios to local artists, Farmington Valley Arts Center is a non-profit organization with a gallery containing sculpture and paintings. The center also provides art education to kids with a yearly summer camp.
38.9 Miles
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721 Barnum Avenue Cutoff, Stratford, CT
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Featuring an outdoor, Grand Prix themed track, visitors can compete against friends, family, and other guests in a go-kart race. Each ride lasts 5 minutes and allows for visitors to make 25 laps.
39.0 Miles
With hundreds of acres, Penwood State Park is equipped with trails for both hiking and cross-country skiing. And for added convenience, the park offers both shelters and tables for picnicking or simply resting.