- Our list of the best things to do in Essex, Connecticut, features the top 323 nearby activities — including 141 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Essex, CT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Essex, CT , followed by 313 popular activities in nearby cities, including Groton, New London, Mystic, Middletown, Wallingford, Greenport, Cutchogue, Waterford, Norwich, Clinton, East Haddam, Branford, Old Saybrook, Sag Harbor, Niantic, Guilford, Mashantucket, Old Lyme, Madison, Westbrook, Meriden, Uncasville, Colchester, East Lyme, Ivoryton, East Hampton, East Haven and Stonington
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248 Old Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT 6437
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Whitfield State Historical Museum tells the history and story of the English settlement of Connecticut. Patrons may take self-guided tours through three floors of 17th-19th century furnishings and artifacts and can also view changing exhibits in two galleries.
15.0 Miles
Explore the best Connecticut has to offer with a tour from CT Bike Tours.Com. This firm offers guided bike tours and chartered marine excursions. Reservations are strongly recommended and are required for all private charters.
15.0 Miles
Running through over 35 communities throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts is the New England National Scenic Trail Gateway. The trail runs over 215-miles and is popular for walking, hiking and cycling.
15.1 Miles
No visit to Priam Vineyards in Colchester, Connecticut is complete without a trip to the tasting room. Guests are also invited to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy from the tasting patio or the vineyard's beautiful grounds.
15.1 Miles
The Guilford Art Center is an art gallery, school, and store that features a number of different services and artworks on display. Art exhibits, works on display, and artistic classes are among the attractions offered at the center.
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Featuring a variety of vintage style gifts, Gallery Raffael offers an eclectic mix of hats, shawls, jewelry, and other trinkets for visitors to purchase. The gallery features work from local craftsmen and artists.
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275 Great Neck Road, Waterford, CT 6385
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Waterford, Connecticut's Harkness Memorial State Park offers many appealing features, including picnic grounds and large gardens. Its main attraction is the whitewashed Harkness mansion, which is now open for tours.
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Explore beautiful Guilford, Connecticut on a guided excursion courtesy of Shoreline Segway. No prior Segway experience is required. Helmets and other safety gear are included in the cost of each tour.
15.4 Miles
The New London Harbor Light is the seventh oldest lighthouse in the United States and the tallest in the state of Connecticut. The structure, constructed in 1801, features a fourth order Fresnel lens and brownstone material.