- 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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Movieland Cinemas in a fully digital, independent movie theatre in Coram. The theatre shows previously run movie titles and classic titles for a unique movie-going experience complete with leather rocking theatre seats and a full service snack and popcorn bar.
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With luxury leather rockers and no bad angle, Movies at Coram boasts the ultimate film entertainment experience. What makes this theater unique is that it shows throwback movies and classics all year long.
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Woodbury, Connecticut is home to the Flanders Nature Center. The Center features a huge selection of colorful flowers, lush native vegetation and local wildlife. It offers programs for kids, teens and adults and is a popular destination for school groups and scouting troops.
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With history dating back to the 1700's, Bent of the River Audubon is home to bird watching and hiking on over 650 acres of hills and landscape. Camps are featured along with educational programs.
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Offering unique tubing excursions, Farmington River Tubing is one of the post popular adventure tourism firms in New Hartford, Connecticut. All tubes and life vests are provided, and the price of each trip includes transportation to the beginning of the tube run.
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A natural, wildlife area for birdwatching, the Shepaug Eagle Observation Area is an informative shelter to view eagles, birds, the dam, and walk the trails. Visitors must make reservations in advance, as the attraction is only open during specific seasons.
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Located in an open field surrounded by trees on its southern end, Pleasant View Golf Park is a golfing practice facility. It offers a full-size, multi-station driving range with 70 practice tees.
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on Rt. 44 or 2.4 miles west of jct. Rt. 44/179, New Hartford, CT
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Located in New Hartford, Connecticut, the Satan's Kingdom State Recreation Area is a free park that is immensely popular with kayakers and tubing enthusiasts. It is busiest during the summer tubing season.
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Situated on the Farmington River, Main Stream Canoes & Kayaks offers canoe and kayak rentals, as well as guided river trips. The company welcomes groups of all sizes, and provides ground transportation, as well.
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With 27 acres of pristine land and sandy shores, Jennings Beach is a safe place to enjoy a relaxing day. The beach provides concessions, sailboat racks, volleyball, swimming lessons, and it hosts four family nights throughout the summer.