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Essex weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Dec
41°F 5°C
27°F -2°C
2 in 4 cm
Jan
34°F 1°C
21°F -6°C
1 in 3 cm
Feb
37°F 2°C
23°F -5°C
1 in 4 cm
Mar
42°F 5°C
29°F -1°C
2 in 5 cm
Apr
53°F 11°C
38°F 3°C
2 in 5 cm
May
61°F 16°C
46°F 7°C
2 in 6 cm

Extended Forecast
Thursday
Dec 17
Hi:
25°F -3°C
Lo:
14°F -10°C
Friday
Dec 18
Hi:
31°F 0°C
Lo:
16°F -8°C
Saturday
Dec 19
Hi:
38°F 3°C
Lo:
22°F -5°C
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Destination of the Day
Barbados
  • Resident population: 284,589 Annual visitors: 575,000 (est.)
  • Major features: beaches, water sports, duty-free shopping
  • 13,129 TripAdvisor reviews of 564 accommodations, 148 attractions and 102 restaurants
A warm, friendly welcome awaits on this Caribbean island. You can relax in the sun or surf, swim and snorkel on one of the abundant white-sand beaches.
Best fare found from Tampa to New Haven: €258

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Essex Steam Train and Riverboat
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 9 attractions in Essex

Take one or both tours in combination for a delightful sightseeing excursion through some of the most scenic areas of Connecticut: scenic train ride in restored railroad cars pulled by a coal-fired locomotive and a ride up the Connecticut River by riverboat.

Attraction type: Scenic railroad; Group tour/boat
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Connecticut River Museum
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 9 attractions in Essex

At the foot of Main, on the waterfront, in beautiful historic Essex, the Connecticut River Museum is a jewel of a museum.  Explore New England history, learn about the river and its inhabitants, now...

Attraction type: Maritime museum; Other; Specialty museum
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The Spa of Essex
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 9 attractions in Essex

The Spa of Essex, an elite and elegant day spa, sits on three secluded acres just a short walk from the Essex Village. The Spa of Essex offers more than simply treatments, they promise an experience! Escape, relax and renew.

Attraction type: Spa
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Valley Railroad
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 9 attractions in Essex

Offers a 12-mile scenic ride through the Connecticut River Valley.

Attraction type: Scenic drive
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Pratt House
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 9 attractions in Essex

Home of one of the area's original settlers, William Pratt.

Attraction type: Historic home
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Olive Oyl's
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 9 attractions in Essex

Try Olive Oyl's on your visit to Essex.  Sandwiches with creative names and tastes to match fill the bulk of the menu but there are always an number of other options from salads to complete dinners.  

Attraction type: Specialty shop
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Hattitudes

Exotic hat shop.

Attraction type: Specialty shop
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Sweet Martha's

Ice cream and chocolate shop.

Attraction type: Specialty shop
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Glass Basket Christmas Barn

Shop selling Christmas collectibles all year long.

Attraction type: Specialty shop
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