- 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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32.2 Miles
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6 Bourn Place, U-5212, Storrs, CT 06269
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The Ballard Institute and Museum of Photography features temporary exhibitions and a permanent library and archive. The institute also offers workshops for those who wish to learn about puppetry and toy theatre.
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Opened in 1964, Kennedy Memorial Park is named for former President John F. Kennedy. The park features facilities for basketball, softball, tennis and baseball as well as a playground, splash pad, picnic tables and a pool with a slide.
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43 Hill Street, Southampton, NY 11968
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United Artist Southhampton Theatre is a state of the art film facility that features top of the line equipment and seating. Comfortable recliners and a full service snack and drink bar make the movie going experience enjoyable.
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60 votes
50 S. Fairview Ave., Montauk, NY 11954
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Designed in 1968, the Montauk Downs State Park Golf Course was named by the Links magazine one of the best 10 municipal courses in US. Among the amenities, there are also tennis courts and a swimming pool.
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Off Montauk Hwy. 3 mi east of Montauk Village, Montauk, NY
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Featuring such activities as hiking, biking, horseback riding and canoeing, the Theodore Roosevelt County Park, located in Montauk, New York, also offers hunting and fishing activities. Tents are restricted at the camp site.
32.3 Miles
Dwyer Park is a community owned and managed park that is noted primarily for featuring multiple soccer fields. The park has 4 full-size fields and a few smaller practice fields that do not require prior reservation to use.
32.3 Miles
Agawam Park is a large public park that features expanses of green space as well as playground areas, picnic facilities, and live performance areas. The park hosts a series of summer concerts as well as other events.
32.4 Miles
Kirk Beach offers two different types of beaches. The majority of the beach on Lake Michigan allows swimmers to enjoy the lake, while the smaller beach is reserved for off-leash play with your dogs.
32.4 Miles
The 34-acre Spicebush Swamp Park is a recreational community park that is most widely utilized for the 3 trails that span 1-mile in length. The trails can be used for walking, biking, or hiking.
32.5 Miles
Part of the Metacomet Ridge range, Rattlesnake Mountain is a popular destination for both hikers and rock climbers. Managed by a state park commission, the mountain features numerous marked trails and climbing faces for a variety of skill levels.