- 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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Imagine Nation is a museum and learning center geared especially to kids between the ages of 2 and 8. It features a variety of hands-on exhibits and educational play stations.
35.6 Miles
A dance school, the Nutmeg Performing Arts Centre offers classes in multiple styles of dance for students ranging from preschoolers to seniors. The school also fields a competitive dance team.
35.6 Miles
Visitors can find a wide variety of fishing supplies for freshwater and saltwater fishing at Quonny Bait & Tackle. The bait and tackle shop offers a diverse selection of lures and baits.
35.7 Miles
100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
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Waterbury's Palace Theater is an ornate, inviting theater and performance space that presents a packed annual schedule of plays, musicals, concerts, comedy programs, dance presentations and other cultural offerings. Tours of the theater are also available.
35.7 Miles
At Bristol Public Library, visitors can check out a wide variety of books or reserve a quiet study room. The library hosts weekly events like movie nights, concerts, and book readings.
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An indoor sports training facility, B & B Cages offers instruction in baseball as well as in softball and golf. The facility has batting and pitching cages as well as simulated driving ranges and full golf course.
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With an outdoor ice rink, soccer fields and league sign-ups, a playground, and activities and events throughout the year for community entertainment, North End Recreation Center has something for everyone.
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Regal Cinemas 12
Brass Mill Center Mall, 495 Union Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
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A 12-screen movie theater, Regal Brass Mill Stadium 12 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
35.8 Miles
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94 Brickyard Road, Farmington, CT 06032
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A family health and fitness club, Farmington Farms Tennis & Athletic offers a variety of activities and amenities. The club offers swimming, tennis, aerobics, and an array of fitness classes.
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Short for the Dwight D Eisenhower Memorial Park, Eisenhower Park features a playground area for kids with play structures, swings, and slides. The park also has covered picnic tables and a barbecue grill.