- 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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36.9 Miles
Penwood State Park offers cross-country skiing and hiking opportunities along its various trails, including a nature trail that was created by the Youth Conservation Corps. The site's facilities include bathrooms, picnic shelters, and picnic tables.
36.9 Miles
Cirone Studios is an art gallery and custom framing studio residing in a turn of the century Victorian building. The studio offers a wide selection of western movie posters with limited or open edition prints.
36.9 Miles
Sky Endeavors is a business providing memorable hot air balloon rides over the local towns and cities. Each tour is filled with memorable sights, champagne toasts, and picturesque photo opportunities.
37.0 Miles
The mission of Windsor Historical Society the is to inspire public awareness and appreciation of the events that helped shape the community of Windsor. The society offers group tours as well as a number of youth programs.
37.1 Miles
100%
1 votes
Farmington Ave & Walnut Street, Farmington, CT 6085
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The Yodkins-Morin Memorial Park was named for two heroes who tried to save lives during a flood in 1955. The park is a pleasant green area to visit by the nearby flowing river.
37.1 Miles
Auer Farm is a private, not for profit education facility dedicated to providing agriculture training and experience for visitors of all ages. The farm hosts and supports local 4-H activities.
37.2 Miles
The Shelton Dog park provides a safe location for dog owners to bring their pet for exercise and fun. The park includes fenced in areas for large and small dogs as well as a large amount of shade.
37.3 Miles
The Barnes Harry C Memorial Nature Center is a 68 acre nature center dedicated to providing an open area for the public to learn of the importance of the natural world. The center offers several educational exhibits and hiking trails.
37.3 Miles
96%
24 votes
50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI 02813
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Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge features acres of wildlife and provides an important stopover and wintering area for migratory birds. The refuge offers trails for walking or running and spots for a picnic or relaxing on rocks by the water.
37.4 Miles
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Vintage Radio & Communications Museum of Connecticut
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115 Pierson Ln, Windsor, CT 6095
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Windsor's Vintage Radio & Communications Museum is far more than a simple collection of exhibits. It also offers kids' programs, radio repair, instructional seminars and other services for all ages.