- 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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Featuring a small pond, Wolcott Park can be used for fishing, baseball, tennis, soccer, walking, sledding and picnics. The park provides a castle-themed play structure, a splash pad, wooded and open areas, picnic tables, restroom facilities and paved trails.
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An urban wildlife habitat and park, A W Stanley Park features a variety of amenities. Visitors can see wildlife, bird watch, stroll by the pond, or hike the park's trails. The park also features a swimming pool.
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A bowling alley and indoor entertainment facility, The All Star features open bowling, league play, and tournaments. The facility also has pool tables, and an arcade with a variety of video games.
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Manchester's Wickham Park is a large park complex that includes an impressive and elegant event venue that is very popular for weddings. This attraction includes garden zones in the style of English, Scottish, Asian and Italian formal gardens.
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Visitors can enjoy 4 to 5 miles of hiking on a variety of trails and paths at Champlin Glacier Park. The entire park spans about 150 acres and the natural scenery includes lots of boulders and kettle ponds.
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Adventure Rooms offers a distinctive team problem-solving experience, as teams work together to figure out how to escape a room by solving clues, working puzzles, and thinking outside the box. The facility hosts parties and corporate events.
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352 West Lake Drive, West Lake Marina, Montauk, NY 11954
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Specializing in sport fishing, Double D Charters presents visitors with the opportunity to catch tuna and shark. The charter hosts two-day fishing tournaments with cash prizes and trophies granted to participants.
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With a fleet of 4 sailboats measuring 22 feet in length, the Sail Montauk can take its clients on sail and swim tours, or on sunset sails. Flotilla parties are also available, just like the private charters are.
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A 22-acre park, Fort Pond Bay Park offers views of the bay along with picnic tables, small boat ramp for kayaks or canoes and a long fishing pier. For hikers, the park features easy access to Hither Woods Preserve.
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Located across Winnapaug Pond at the Weekapaug Beachway, Dunes Park is a private, sandy beach with access to water for swimming and playing. The park provides on-duty lifeguards, restroom and shower facilities and a concession stand.