- 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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24.3 Miles
The Meriden Youth Theatre offers summer camps and drama workshops to young performers who wish to improve their skills. During the summer camp, enrollees can act, dance, sing, and swim.
24.4 Miles
Family owned and operated, Galluccio Family Wineries make a variety of red and white wines, as well as some specialty wines. The winery welcomes visitors, and features a tasting room overlooking the vineyards.
24.4 Miles
75%
8 votes
24385 Rte 25, Cutchogue, NY 11935
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Located on the North Fork of Long Island is Macari Vineyards and Cutchogue Tasting Room. The vineyards sit on a 520-acre waterfront estate and visitors can enjoy the grounds expansive views and delectable wine selection.
24.5 Miles
Hogan's Alley Paintball Llc features six different paintball courses and a paintball superstore on site. They host events and offer open play, gear rentals, and group reservations for 10 or more people.
24.6 Miles
81%
304 votes
350 Trolley Line Blvd, Mashantucket, CT 06338
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A top tourist destination in Mashantucket, Connecticut, the High Rollers Luxury Lanes & Lounge is a casino, bowling alley and cocktail lounge offering world-class entertainment and gaming. It also offers exclusive service for private events.
24.6 Miles
44%
16 votes
Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd, Mashantucket, CT 06338
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Featuring both famous and local comedians, Comix At Foxwoods Comedy Club & Bru Bar offers two theaters that can seat a combined total of 5,000 people. The bar has a selection of 16 beers and serves a variety of appetizers.
24.6 Miles
67%
6 votes
39 Norwich Westerly Road, Mashantucket, CT 06355
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The Mgm Grand Theater At Foxwoods Resort Casino is a movie theater that is known for hosting a variety of acts such as comedy shows, musical performances, and plays. The theater has an arcade and bowling.
24.7 Miles
With available seating for 299 guests, Bay Street Theatre is a professional regional playhouse that opened in 1991. Hosting a variety of shows, including musicals, dramas, comedy acts, and more, BST is always a wonderful time.
24.7 Miles
Rather than a simple winery, McCall Wines has a conservation area and ranch to complement the vineyards. The tasting room is open seven days a week during the summer but only on the weekend during the winter season.
24.7 Miles
The main town beach of Sag Harbor is Foster Memorial Beach, which covers one mile along the Noyac Bay. Marked dog routes, a grassy picnic area, mobile food stand, and benches are offered at the beach.