21 Fun Things To Do In Essex, CT - New England Wanderlust
May 10, 2023 · If you’re looking for a picturesque and charming small town in Connecticut for your next getaway, Essex is going to fit the bill perfectly. Located along the Connecticut River, this cute little town has charm at every corner.
Historic Essex, CT | The Perfect Small Town - New England
Dec 28, 2021 · Surrounded on three sides by water, historic Essex Village in Essex, CT – the perfect small town – juts into the Connecticut River like a stubby thumb. A few miles south of here, the river empties into Long Island Sound in Old Saybrook, Connecticut.
17 Best Things To Do In Essex, Connecticut - Trip101
Dec 13, 2021 · Essex is a true blue New England Town offering a rich variety of things to enjoy - from trips down history to museums, steam trains, riverboats and art galleries, modern hallmarks like boutique cafes and chocolate shops, this wonderful …
Brief History of Essex | Essex CT - Essex, Connecticut
Essex had as many as six "yards" producing during peak periods, the most prominent of which was operated by the Hayden family. Notably, Essex had a population up to the Civil War that was predominantly English, featuring names such as Clark, …
The Best Things to do in Essex, CT - Journeys and Jaunts Family …
May 12, 2021 · A list of the top ten BEST things to do in Essex, Connecticut! From steam trains to riverboats, this historic little town has it all.
A Day in Essex, Connecticut - Visit New England Blog
Jul 15, 2022 · About ten miles North of where the Connecticut River empties into the Long Island Sound sits the quiet, sleepy town of Essex. It’s all classic, quaint New England charm: the center of commerce, Main Street, is populated both by historical homes from the 18 th and 19 th centuries as well as shops, eateries, and the Connecticut River Museum.
Essex, Connecticut | Could You Live Here? - New England
Feb 14, 2014 · With a bucolic setting on the Connecticut River and steeped in history and tradition, Essex, Connecticut, was once named the best small town in America.
Essex, Conn.: A Small Town Where History Lives On
Jul 17, 2019 · Essex is known for its old New England Main Street, lined with homes dating to the town’s heyday as a bustling center for shipbuilding in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The Ultimate Guide to Riding the Essex Steam Train in Connecticut
With its tree-lined streets, historic homes, and charming waterfront, Essex embodies quintessential New England charm. The colonial architecture, window boxes overflowing with flowers, and flower-lined pathways welcome you to this small Connecticut town.
Essex, Connecticut A Hidden Gem Along the River - New England …
Nestled just off the Long Island Sound halfway between New York City and Boston, Essex is a colonial hamlet resting on the banks of the Connecticut River. This diminutive town – population just over 6,700 –is actually composed of three small villages: Essex Village, Centerbrook and …