- 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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Middletown, Connecticut is home to Wesleyan University, a co-educational institute on the shore of the Connecticut River. The university is famous for its sports programs, research projects and reputation for small class sizes with plenty of individual attention for each student.
19.4 Miles
Middletown, Connecticut is home to the Kidcity Children's Museum. Intended for children up to age eight, Kidcity offers many fascinating and enjoyable ways for kids and parents to learn together. Groups are welcome; large groups should make a reservation before arriving.
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12 votes
721 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT 06457
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Offering views of two waterfalls, Wadsworth Falls State Park can be used for fishing and has a pond that can be used for swimming. The park features trails for hiking and biking as well as picnic and restroom facilities.
19.4 Miles
The Middletown Roller Skating Rink is a roller skating rink that supports activities such as dancing, skating, and playing video games. The rink is available for birthday parties, skate lessons, and summer camps.
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140 Washington Street, Middletown, CT 06457
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Ursel's Web Frame Shop Gallery is a gallery of both fine and local art and custom framing shop. They offer an assortment of art pieces including paintings, sculptures and glass-blown figurines as well as German gift items.
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128 Washington Street, Middletown, CT 6457
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Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater offers acting lessons, workshops, stage productions, and a variety of other programs tailored to youth between the ages of 4 and 20. It offers summer programs, as well.
19.5 Miles
Sitting on 140 acres of land, Gouveia Vineyards offers stunning views, picnic areas, indoor seating and 11 different wines. Wine tasting, events and seasonal offerings are also available to visitors.
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Wallingford, Connecticut is home to the Gouveia Winery. The winery has a 32-acre vineyard and produces 11 wines. Visitors are welcome in the tasting room. Live music is available on most weekends.
19.7 Miles
Stretching horizontally across Branford, Connecticut, the Route 146 Scenic Drive affords breathtaking coastal views. The route is accessible to passenger vehicles and bicycles and provides convenient entry to the Stony Creek Harbor.
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Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa, Groton, CT 06340
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Located within in the Mystic Marriot Hotel, the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa is an oasis of luxury and calm. Its services include massage, steam treatments, facials, nail services and body wraps.