- 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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The Naugatuck Historical Society is housed in the old Naugatuck Railroad Station. The society is host to a museum and community meeting space for historical events highlighting the Naugatuck area. Historical talks of interest and exhibited collections change frequently.
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Dedicated to environmental preservation, education and appreciation, Westmoor Park in West Hartford, Connecticut is a fantastic place for nature lovers of all ages. The park's main attraction is its farm, which is open daily.
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Winding Trails is a ski center dedicated to providing year round recreational and educational activities. The center features several cross country skiing trails and offers skiing lessons. Winding Trails also hosts educational camps and programs.
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Originally established in 1996, Urban Pools of South Windsor specializes in building, renovating, and repairing inground swimming pools and other water features. The company prides itself on quality and service.
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KC Show Stables
Strawberry Fields, 741 Plainville Avenue, Farmington, CT 6032
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Open to riders of all skill levels, KC Show Stables offers private lessons that teach the basics of both English and Western riding styles. Visitors can lease the farm, which comes with a free lesson and practice ride.
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An 18 hole miniature golf course, South Windsor Mini Golf features a variety of challenging holes with different layouts and obstacles. The course also features fountains and waterfalls as well as other decorative features.
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Featuring a maple skating surface, Waterbury Skating Center can be used for roller skating and offers skate rentals and skate sales. The center also provides an arcade with redemption games, a snack bar, music and lighting effects.
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335 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
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The Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford is a facility that features a fitness center, recreational facilities, and educational classes. The facility also has an art gallery, a community room, a theater, and an aquatics center.
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New England Carousel Museum
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95 Riverside Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010
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Families admire artistry and the history of entertainment at New England Carousel Museum. In addition to tours, the museum also offers kids carnivals and holds community art events for children.
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Brass Mill Cmns, 175 Union Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
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Timexpo - The Timex Museum has over three floors of exhibits about timekeeping and watches. Exhibits at the museum include Timex advertisements, exhibits about Polynesian travel, and examples of antique clocks and watches.