- 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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622 1st Street - Between Broad and North, (United Methodist Church Lot), Greenport, NY 11944
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The nonprofit Greenport Farmers' Market provides fresh local goods in a central location. Available goods for purchase include locally made beverages, fresh fruits, vegetables, garden plants, flowers, berries, homemade desserts, oysters, jams, jellies, and dressings.
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Devoted to preserving the maritime history and heritage of the region, East End Seaport Maritime Museum features a collection of historic vessels. They also offer lighthouse cruises, educational programs, and restoration projects.
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600 Moore's Lane, Greenport, NY 11944
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Guests can enjoy day tours and tastings of 3 different wineries with Wine Tour New York - Private Tours. The tours are a chance to learn about and taste Long Island wines.
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North Folk Wine Tours is a wine tour company that offers bachelorette party tours, birthday party tours, limo/party bus tours, and team building events. The company can accommodate tours up to 200 people.
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Village Cinema Greenport is a 4 screen movie theater that originally opened 1939 after the previous theater on the site was destroyed by a hurricane. The theater features a cafe and is open seasonally.
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Prestons Dock, 120 Main Street, Greenport, NY 11944
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A charter boat and tour company, Greenport Electric Launch Co features the Glory, a boat that has been converted completely to solar power. Visitors can learn about and ride on the ship on a variety of cruises.
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Providing direct access to Greenport Harbor, Mitchell Park & Marina offers a dock that can board a variety of boat sizes. The marina is located next to a park with a boardwalk and carousel.
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The Terrance Joyce Gallery is an art gallery featuring the artwork of Terrance Joyce. Joyce's artwork is strongly focused on mythological human-like creatures, with a special focus on centaurs. The gallery also offers art classes and framing services.
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Groton's Avery Point Light is a beautiful lighthouse with manicured grounds. The property is freely accessible to the public, but no one may enter the lighthouse itself. This is a popular picnic spot.
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Appearing to rise directly from the Thames River floor, the New London Ledge Light is an unusual lighthouse still in active use. It sits at the entrance to the New London Harbor and is visible from the shore.