- 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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Located in the Groton Shopping Mart, Hoyts Groton 6 Theatre offers showings of the latest big cinema releases. A perfect stop for rainy weather days, family night, or a date night.
18.7 Miles
Mad Murphys Cafe is a bar and restaurant that serves traditional pub food and Irish fare and has pool tables, flat screen TVs and two patios. They also have karaoke, open mic nights, DJ nights and other live music.
18.8 Miles
Providing world-class skin care in a relaxing, restorative environment, Elemis Spa is Uncasville's top destination for personal care. Clients enjoy massage, aromatherapy, pore cleansing, facial peels, hair treatments, nail services and other luxuries.
18.8 Miles
Patrons of the Mohegan Sun Casino trust Kids Quest to keep their children entertained while gambling. Low hourly rates and expert, caring staff provide an experience kids look forward to every day.
18.8 Miles
The history of the area, including the Thimble Islands is offered by the Stony Creek Museum. The museum presents various events throughout the year and includes the area history in the form of pictures, objects, manuscripts, artifacts and memorabilia.
18.9 Miles
Offering two park areas, Central Bark Dog Park has fenced areas for both larger and smaller dogs to play and interact. The park has both sunny and shaded areas, picnic tables and a double gate to keep dogs inside.
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24 Three Elms Road, Branford, CT 06405
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A charter boat trip company, Thimble Island Cruises Capt Bob Milne offers cruises among the Thimble Islands aboard his ship, the Volsunga IV. The company can accommodate groups of various sizes.
19.0 Miles
Strut your stuff as a high roller - or just act like one - at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. Besides its huge array of slot machines and gaming tables, Mohegan Sun offers delicious food, expertly-mixed cocktails and live entertainment.
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A part of the Casino in the Sky at Mohegan Sun, the Vista Lounge has a bar, dance floor and VIP section. The lounge also features two blackjack tables and a view of the entire gaming floor.