- 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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Dedicated to the theatergoing experience, Phoenix Stage Company offers several productions each season and regular auditions for actors. The company also provides training for actors, directors and others involved in the success of a theatrical production.
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Riverview Park is a scenic facility with a playground, baseball fields, and basketball court. The park is also the site of a 1950 War Memorial building with markers of the names of Shelton soldiers lining the walkway.
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1 Burlingame State Park, Charlestown, RI 02813
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A large-scale campground with spacious camp sites, Burlingame State Park Camp Ground is convenient to both woods and beach. There is a camp store that stays open until 10 pm, and there are restrooms.
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A miniature golf course that features an array of varied and distinctive holes, Breezy Acres Mini-Golf offers obstacles like windmills, lighthouses, and other classic structures. The course features discounts for kids and seniors.
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Old Farm School
151 School St. Corner of Park Ave (Rt 178), Bloomfield, CT 06002
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Built in 1796, Old Farm School operated as a school house up until 1922. Currently, it has been restored by a local historical society and is open to tours on Sundays.
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Rockwell Park is a recreational park that features a basketball court, a playground, a skate park, a volleyball court, a splash pad, and picnic areas. The park also offers hiking trails that can be used for running or walking.
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Featuring two separate locations, Bounce Town is an indoor amusement center that features a variety of bounce play areas and equipment. The center is available for party and special event rentals.
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Visitors can take their dogs to an off leash, fenced dog park at B.A.R.K. Park. The park provides dogs with an area to roam free and socialize with other dogs.
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Milford's Walnut Beach is a resort community that also features public events and shopping. Its breezy boardwalk is a popular spot for afternoon strolling and people watching. The Walnut Beach community also holds closed events, which are off-limits to non-members.
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Located on 75 acres of land, Extreme Paintball is a paintball facility that contains six different courses for play. The facility offers open paintball on the weekend as well as private event hosting seven days a week.