- 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!
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128 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
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Featuring paintings and prints of a nationally recognized chiaroscuro painter, Thomas Kinkade Signature Gallery has paintings that depict nature and Disney characters. The gallery also features the work of a local artist who does celebrity portraits.
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A members only boat club, Port Jefferson's Freedom Boat Club is a branch of the larger organization. The club offers boats for rent, and performs all the maintenance and preparation work necessary.
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Situated on 860 acres, George B. Parker Woodland is a wildlife refuge offering forested areas, fields, brooks and rock cairns. It provides a loop trail suitable for hiking along with a nature center and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Founded in 1991, the Harbor Ballet Theatre is a not-for-profit ballet company that stages professional ballet productions. The theatre is notable for its annual performance of The Nutcracker and aims to provide young dancers with a professional environment.
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From comedy to Christmas carols, Theater Three shows a variety of performing arts acts at its theater. The theater also hosts educational programs where actors depict different life scenarios to school children.
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Osprey Fishing operates multiple fishing boats of various sizes, specializing in guided fishing trips at sea. They offer daily 'walk-up' trips to fishermen as well as reserving boats for private chartered trips in season.
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A charter fishing company with a family focus, Celtic Quest Fishing offers educational fishing trips aimed at developing kids' fishing skills. The company provides rods, reels, bait, and all other necessary equipment, and even fillets the day's catch for visitors.
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136 West Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
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At Captain Fish Port Jefferson, visitors can go on a fishing trip led by a blue fish tournament winning captain. Depending on the season, visitors can catch bass, fluke, porgy, blue fish, and black fish.
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A 12-screen movie theater, Showcase Cinemas Bridgeport displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers RealD 3D movies, theater rentals for private events, arcade games and a concession area with food and drinks.
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A bar and live music venue, The Acoustic brings in a variety of local and touring musical talent. The venue leans primarily toward rock, reggae and bluegrass, and hosts an open mic night.