- 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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307 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, CT 6108
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Founded in 1964, The Historical Society of East Hartford Inc is a historical society that has the mission of instilling a sense of history to the surrounding community. The society operates the Goodwin Schoolhouse and the Burnham Blacksmith Shop.
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Visitors can improve their golf skills at one of the 32 tee mats situated on Southampton Golf Range. The range also has a golf simulator that uses physics engine software for visitors to play with.
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As a family operation, Southampton Golf Range offers visitors a variety of entertainment options, from ice skating to batting cages. The range is 300 yards long and is set on 12 acres of greens.
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Beachland Park is an outdoor community park that features basketball courts, a pond fountain, a swimming pool, and picnic tables. The park can be used for sledding, walking, running, and swimming.
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Montauk Beaches, Long Island is a collection of public beaches filled with a number of amenities for those who visit. Visitors commonly enjoy spending time on the beaches, playing golf on nearby courses, or eating and drinking at local restaurants.
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A public park, Mecox Beach offers an array of outdoor activities. Along with beach volleyball, visitors can enjoy water sports like fishing, surfing and swimming. The beach is further equipped with bathrooms, showers and ample parking.
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Kids and adults learn while having fun at the Connecticut Science Center. Its exhibits include Egyptian sarcophagi, fossils, bones, gemstones and preserved insects. Scouting groups and school field trips are welcome and should reserve tickets in advance.
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Since 1921 Atlantic Beach Park has been a charming source of entertainment for kids, teens and adults. The parks most famous attraction, the 1915 Herschell-Spillman carousel, still stands, as well as various other attractions that include bumper cars, a roller coaster and a variety of dining options.
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A four-theater cinema multiplex, Spotlight Theatres shows a variety of first-run Hollywood movies with digital video and sound. Visitors can also dine at the full-service bistro attached to the theater.
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330 New Park Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
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Showing a mix of blockbuster hits and indie films, Bow-tie Palace 17 & Odyssey Theater offers stadium seating and digital sound. They also have a special theater featuring the BTX Giant Screen that is 70 x 50 feet.