Things to Do with Kids in Essex, CT

  • 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.
  • 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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31.3 Miles
85% 13 votes
Rock Climbing 195 Adams Street, Manchester, CT 06040 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1993, the Stone Age Rock Gym is a rock climbing facility featuring 4,500 square-feet of textured climbing walls. The facility holds open climbing sessions, summer climbing camps, and birthday party hosting.
31.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 301 East River Drive, East Hartford, CT 6108 MoreLess Info
Almost two miles of paved walkways that are lit at night make the entire space of Great River Park openly accessible. There is an on-site boat launch, a small white sand beach, and a 350-seat amphitheater.
31.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Movie Theaters 131 Pitkin Street, East Hartford, CT 6108 MoreLess Info
With multiple stages, Phoenix Theater features an array of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. Community outreach and educational programs are also a priority with this theater which includes their popular theater camps.
31.3 Miles
Misquamicut State Beach is a public clear water beach very popular among local residents and visitors alike. Visitors to the beach commonly enjoy activities like jogging, swimming, having picnics, or fishing in the ocean.
31.4 Miles
93% 15 votes
Parks Fort Pond Bay, Montauk, NY MoreLess Info
Situated at Fort Pond Bay, Navy Road Park has a pier that can be used for fishing and a rocky beach. There are also trails available in the park that can be used for hiking and biking.
31.4 Miles
86% 29 votes
Colleges & Universities 300 Summit Street, Hartford, CT 06106 MoreLess Info
Featuring a 100-acre campus replete with historical buildings, Trinity College, is a liberal arts college located in Hartford. Campus life is highlighted by the weekly 49-bell Carillon and organ concerts and events held in the soaring campus Chapel.
31.4 Miles
78% 718 votes
Beaches Atlantic Avenue, Misquamicut, RI 02813 MoreLess Info
Rhode Island's largest beach with more than a half-mile of sandy shorefront, Misquamicut State Beach, is a favorite for locals and out-of-towners alike. Featuring shower facilities, picnic areas, and shade gazebos get your fun in the sun today.
31.5 Miles
67% 6 votes
Beaches Bridgehampton, NY MoreLess Info
With panoramic views of the ocean, Ocean Road Beach offers visitors a space to sunbathe, swim, and surf. The beach is surrounded by sand dunes and has stands with lifeguards on duty during the day.
31.5 Miles
67% 6 votes
Cultural Centers 21 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 MoreLess Info
Located within a historic 1876 building, the Charter Oak Cultural Center is a facility that offers a number of educational services for members of the local community. Performing arts shows, literacy-based classes, and after school programs are among these services.
31.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Theaters 20 Jefferson Ave Ste 1, West Hartford, CT 6110 MoreLess Info
Dedicated to providing theater education, exposure, and opportunities for performance to kids of all ages, the Connecticut Family Theatre Inc offers an array of theater classes in a cooperative and confidence-building atmosphere. The theater stages a number of performances.
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