- 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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Hamden's West Rock Ridge State Park is free to visit. Its visitor center includes composting toilets. The park features several exclusive hiking trails, and multiple trails for mountain bikers and guests on horseback.
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The southern most point in Rhode Island, Napatree Point, is a 1.5 mile stretch of sand that now serves as a public beach and nature preserve. Visitors to the point enjoy strolling its length to see ospreys and the federally endangered piping plover.
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Featuring the work of contemporary artists, Vered Gallery showcases modernism and realism paintings, photographs, and sculptures in its exhibits. The exhibits regularly rotate, featuring different artists at any given time.
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The Hampton Classic Horse Show is the largest outdoor horse show in the United States. The show lasts for two weeks before Labor Day, and offers displays of various kinds of riding.
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Founded in 1974, the Dia Art Foundation is a non-profit organization that has the goal of providing artists with long-term support. The foundation manages various site-specific artworks and installations in New York.
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Growing fresh produce, Fairview Farm has several attractions for visitors to enjoy, from corn cannons to a sandbox full of corn kernels. The farm has an 8 acre corn maze for visitors to explore.
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Cedar Point Park, Alewive Brook Road, East Hampton, NY 11937
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Cedar Island Lighthouse was originally created to help whaling ships safely navigate to and from Sag Harbor. Today, the lighthouse is a daymark for sailboats and yachts arriving in the heart of the Hamptons.
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Lieb Cellars is a scenic and sustainably farmed vineyard that covers 85-acres of land in East Hampton. Visitors can enjoy taking a tour of the vineyard and sampling local wines in the wineries tasting room.
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30 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937
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United Artist East Hampton Theatre is a state of the art movie theatre with the latest in digital technology. The theatre shows the latest blockbuster titles and is home to six screens, reclining chairs and full service concession stands
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Run by a local historical society, Bridgehampton Historical Museum features a mix of rotating and permanent exhibits depicting the history of the region. The museum also hosts community events like craft fairs, car shows, and cultural festivals.