Essex Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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Popular places to visit

Essex Steam Train
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Essex Steam Train during your travels in Essex Village. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Essex Island Marina
Explore the waterfront in Essex Village with a trip to Essex Island Marina. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Connecticut River Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Connecticut River Museum in Essex Village. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center during your trip to Essex. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Essex Library
After visiting Essex Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Essex Village. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Pratt House
You can learn about the history of Essex Village with a trip to Pratt House. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
- Essex Steam Train
- Essex Island Marina
- Essex Library
- Pratt House
- Sweet Martha's
- Logee’s Greenhouses
- Hattitudes
- New London Ferry Dock
- Ocean Beach Park
- Hammonasset Beach State Park
- Naval Submarine Base New London
- Orient Point County Park
- Connecticut College
- Kontokosta Winery
- Gillette Castle State Park
- Connecticut River
- 67 Steps Beach
- Harvey's Beach
- Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets
- Sunset Beach
- Harkness Memorial State Park
- Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort
- Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park
- Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
- Stony Creek - Thimble Islands Historic District