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May
61°F 16°C
46°F 7°C
2 in 6 cm
Jun
69°F 20°C
55°F 12°C
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Jul
75°F 23°C
61°F 16°C
2 in 4 cm
Aug
74°F 23°C
62°F 16°C
2 in 5 cm
Sep
69°F 20°C
55°F 12°C
2 in 5 cm
Oct
59°F 15°C
43°F 6°C
2 in 4 cm
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Connecticut River Museum
Connecticut River Museum
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#1 of 10 attractions in Essex
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews

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... more »

Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
The Spa of Essex
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#2 of 10 attractions in Essex
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: The Spa of Essex, an elite and elegant day spa, sits on three secluded acres just a short walk from the Essex Village. The... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
Essex Steam Train and Riverboat
Essex Steam Train and Riverboat
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#3 of 10 attractions in Essex
4 of 5 stars 48 reviews
Owner description: Take one or both tours in combination for a delightful sightseeing excursion through some of the most scenic areas of... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Scenic Railroads; Tours
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
Olive Oyl's
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#4 of 10 attractions in Essex
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews

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... more »

Attraction type  Specialty Shops
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
Valley Railroad
Valley Railroad
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#5 of 10 attractions in Essex
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Offers a 12-mile scenic ride through the Connecticut River Valley.
Attraction type  Scenic Drives
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
Hattitudes
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Exotic hat shop.
Attraction type  Specialty Shops
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Glass Basket Christmas Barn
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Shop selling Christmas collectibles all year long.
Attraction type  Specialty Shops
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Sweet Martha's
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Ice cream and chocolate shop.
Attraction type  Specialty Shops
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Pratt House
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Home of one of the area's original settlers, William Pratt.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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Essex Library Association
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Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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