Sightseeing
Gouveia Vineyards
1339 Whirlwind Hill Rdgreat place to try local vine and enjoy beautiful grounds.
Gillette Castle State Park
Gillette Castle State Parka must see
Devil's Hopyard State Park
366 Hopyard RdHike and sightseeing at this beautiful park
stroll down the main street of Essex, check out the museum and enjoy view of Connecticut River
38 locals recommend
Connecticut River Museum
67 Main Ststroll down the main street of Essex, check out the museum and enjoy view of Connecticut River
Train Diner
548 Passaic AvenueFun activity to eat and sight-seen at the same time
Food scene
Adams Hometown Market
193 Main StYou can do grocery shopping there
Gelston House
8 Main Stone of my guests recommended
Thai Riverside
4 Water Stbest Thai food
take a little ferry to this fun restaurant on the island. Great food
6 locals recommend
Siren Kitchen & Bar
11 Ferry Sttake a little ferry to this fun restaurant on the island. Great food
Gas stations
237 State Hwy 81
237 Connecticut 81you can get gas there
Activity
great place to rent a kayak or paddle board. very easy. no experience necessary
15 locals recommend
Indian River Marina
58 Commerce Stgreat place to rent a kayak or paddle board. very easy. no experience necessary
if lake is not enough you can relax on the ocean beach - only 20 min away
173 locals recommend
Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post Rdif lake is not enough you can relax on the ocean beach - only 20 min away
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
1 Railroad Aveit's a favorite local attraction
Walking distance from a cottage. Check their retreats and conferences
Guest House Retreat & Conference Center
Walking distance from a cottage. Check their retreats and conferences