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Connecticut River Museum
Ollie #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  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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The Spa of Essex
Ollie #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 Spa of Essex offers more...... 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  0.6 km from city centre
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Essex Steam Train and Riverboat
Ollie #3 of 10 attractions in Essex
4 of 5 stars 47 reviews
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...... 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  1.2 km from city centre
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Olive Oyl's
Ollie #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  Speciality Shops
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Valley Railroad
Ollie #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  0.3 km from city centre
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Hattitudes
Exotic hat shop.
Attraction type  Speciality Shops
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Glass Basket Christmas Barn
Shop selling Christmas collectibles all year long.
Attraction type  Speciality Shops
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Sweet Martha's
Ice cream and chocolate shop.
Attraction type  Speciality Shops
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Pratt House
Home of one of the area's original settlers, William Pratt.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Essex Library Association
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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