- 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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431 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
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Built to engage visitors with a fascinating blend of science and nature, the Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center, is home to the western hemisphere's largest all-living Coral Reef display. Featuring a variety of indoor and outdoor exhibits, this is a must-see attraction.
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Preserving the city's local history, Old Halsey Homestead features a historical building filled with artifacts from the past to view. The homestead was built in 1648 with an English Colonial style.
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351 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT 06105
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Hartford's Mark Twain House is the birthplace of famed American author Mark Twain, otherwise known as Samuel Clemens. The restored house is now a museum furnished with many of the Clemens family's original belongings.
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194 Buckland Hills Drive, Manchester, CT 06042
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Catch a rising star of comedy at the Hartford Funny Bone Comedy Club in Manchester, Connecticut. The Funny Bone hosts up-and-coming talent and nationally-recognized comedians such as Lewis Black and Greg Morton.
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Playhouse on Park offers a variety of shows for attendees to enjoy, including those geared towards children. The business, which seeks to develop original material through its Playwrights on Park initiative, hosts musical, comedy, and theatrical performances.
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When in season, Long Island Canoe Kayak Rentals offers rentals of canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, fishing poles, water bikes, electric tour boards and bicycles. They also offer seasonal guided tours for canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and electric bikes.
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The William Benton Museum of Art in Storrs, Connecticut is a museum and restoration center for old and/or damaged objects d'art. Admission is always free, but donations are always welcome.
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At XFINITY Theatre, visitors can see a wide variety of live entertainment, from touring comedians to nationally recognized musicians. The theater features both an indoor and outdoor seating area that can seat up to 30,000 people.
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With its lit marquee and classic dinner theatre feel, Suffolk Theater takes patrons back to an earlier era of entertainment. The art deco theater, which opened in 1933, offers a wide selection of shows throughout the year that include musical performances, fundraisers, swing dances, comedy nights and private ev…
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An amphitheater with capacity for 30,000 people, XFINITY Theatre offers both outdoor lawn and indoor seating along with a concession area. The theater is home to events including concerts and festivals.