- TripBuzz found 242 things to do with kids in or near Essex, Connecticut, including 235 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Groton, Mystic, New London and Waterford.
- From Essex Steam Train & Riverboat to Connecticut River Museum, the Essex area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, National & State Parks, Parks and Historic Homes.
- The town of Essex is positioned in Middlesex County, Connecticut. This lightly populated area, covering 12 square miles, is made up of three separate villages. The town is home to seven National Historic Sites and is host to an array of festivals and parades. This family-filled town is a historic wonder filled with exquisite architecture on the coast of the nearby Connecticut river.
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Tourists and locals come to the Fox Showroom Theatre in Mashantucket, Connecticut for the best in intimate musical presentations and standup comedy. Tickets for all shows are available online and reservatoins are highly recommended.
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The Mashantucket Pequot Museum is dedicated to First Nations cultures indigenous to New England. Maintained by the Mashantucket Nation, the museum offers many programs for children, including intensive school outreach programming.
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The most famous feature of Mashantucket's Foxwoods Resort & Casino is the Rainmaker Statue, crafted from a translucent material. The statue, which depicts a Native American from the Mashantucket Nation, is illuminated with a laser light show featuring audio commentary every two hours.
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Nestled in East Haven, Connecticut, the Shore Line Trolley Museum offers a look back to the heydey of trolleys and streetcars. Patrons may purchase rides on a restored trolley or browse the museum.
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Gamers may enjoy Fox Arcade, which features pinball machines, modern and classic video games, and the opportunity to win both toys and electronics. The location's offerings include Madden Football, Mario Kart, and Tekken V.
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The Meriden Youth Theatre offers summer camps and drama workshops to young performers who wish to improve their skills. During the summer camp, enrollees can act, dance, sing, and swim.
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Hogan's Alley Paintball Llc features six different paintball courses and a paintball superstore on site. They host events and offer open play, gear rentals, and group reservations for 10 or more people.
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350 Trolley Line Blvd, Mashantucket, CT 06338
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A top tourist destination in Mashantucket, Connecticut, the High Rollers Luxury Lanes & Lounge is a casino, bowling alley and cocktail lounge offering world-class entertainment and gaming. It also offers exclusive service for private events.
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39 Norwich Westerly Road, Mashantucket, CT 06355
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The Mgm Grand Theater At Foxwoods Resort Casino is a movie theater that is known for hosting a variety of acts such as comedy shows, musical performances, and plays. The theater has an arcade and bowling.
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With available seating for 299 guests, Bay Street Theatre is a professional regional playhouse that opened in 1991. Hosting a variety of shows, including musicals, dramas, comedy acts, and more, BST is always a wonderful time.