- 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.
Showing 781-790 of
834
47.3 Miles
Popular beach activities are the focus of Ship Bottom Beach that is accessible to the public for a small fee during the summer season. Visitors can swim, lounge, fish, go boating, and picnic on the beach.
47.3 Miles
A local community theater located in Wakefield is The Contemporary Theater Company. The company produces a variety of shows throughout the year including stage plays, music concerts, musicals and live music competitions.
47.3 Miles
United Indoor Soccer actually offers an array of indoor sports programs, including soccer, flag football, baseball, tennis, and others. The facility is available for party and event rentals, and sometimes hosts concerts.
47.3 Miles
A full service marina, Ram Point Marina offers a variety of services, including storage for boats (both wet and dry), power washing and polishing, fueling services, painting, hauling, and repairs.
47.4 Miles
The services of Seven B's V are based on the 80 foot custom Lydia fishing yacht. Fishing excursions are held daily from the Port of Galilee, but the vessel can also be rented for private charters.
47.4 Miles
The Litchfield County Paddler is a stand up paddle board school that offers lessons on the waters of Connecticut's Northwest Corner. The company has private lessons, semi-private classes, and advanced programs.
47.5 Miles
33%
3 votes
1011 Point Judith Road, Narragansett, RI 02882
MoreLess Info
Open to RV and tent camping, Fisherman's Memorial Monument offers a camping experience with panoramic views of the sea and a lighthouse. The monument on the grounds is dedicated to those who lost their lives at sea.
47.6 Miles
68%
50 votes
1011 Point Judith Road, Narragansett, RI 2882
MoreLess Info
One of Rhode Island's top camping spots is Fisherman's Memorial State Park & Campground in Narrangansett. This full-featured park includes a dumping station, bathrooms, elevated viewing decks, a land-line telephone and plentiful fire pits.
47.7 Miles
Sasco Hill beach is a beautiful beach offering privacy and a quiet atmosphere as well as many amenities such as picnicking, kayaking, sailing and birdwatching. The beach also features BBQ grills, an adjacent golf course and views of the harbor.