- 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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34.7 Miles
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200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 6117
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The Chase Arena at the Reich Family Pavilion is a comfortable gymnasium with bleachers and theater style seating. The gym also offers fitness classes including Zumba, yoga, and independent gym classes.
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The mission of Bark Park is to establish, assist, and support in the maintenance of an off leash dog park. The park has a small dog area, a large dog area, and clean up stations.
34.8 Miles
An indoor amusement facility, Nomads Adventurequest features a fully stocked video game arcade, a laser tag arena, a climbing wall, and a restaurant with banquet hall. The facility hosts parties, as well.
34.8 Miles
58%
12 votes
60 Bidwell Road, South Windsor, CT 06074
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Revolutions Bowling & Lounge features modern, high end bowling. With a full bar, live music every Saturday, afterglow bowling on Friday nights, cosmic bowling every Thursday, and pizza bowl, bowling is trendy again.
34.8 Miles
Offering a lounge like atmosphere, Revolutions is popular for after work and group gatherings. Along with high-tech bowling equipment, the facility offers a billiard room and features live music throughout the weekend.
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33%
24 votes
100 Bidwell Road, South Windsor, CT 06074
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A full arcade featuring over 60 electronic games are offered at the Nomads Adventure Quest Family Fun Center. A lunch and dinner tavern provides on-site meals, and there is even a miniature golf course, laser tag, bounce house, and rock climbing wall.
34.9 Miles
92%
12 votes
240 Governors Highway, South Windsor, CT 6074
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Nomads Outdoor Adventure bills itself as an aerial adventure park. The facility features extensive ropes courses, zip lining, and more than 70 aerial challenge activities. The facility hosts parties and retreats, as well.
34.9 Miles
Suitable for open and league bowling as well as private events, Lakewood Lanes offers 42 synthetic lanes with automatic scoring. The center has a snack bar and a game area with arcade and redemption games.
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Located in historic Milford, the Gilded Lily is a multi-medium art gallery featuring the works of local and national artists. The gallery features painting, sculptures, blown glass, wearable art and jewelry.
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The Naugatuck Historical Society is housed in the old Naugatuck Railroad Station. The society is host to a museum and community meeting space for historical events highlighting the Naugatuck area. Historical talks of interest and exhibited collections change frequently.