Essex, CT —
A Wonderful Place to Visit Anytime of the Year!

The town of Essex is a wonderful place to visit anytime of the year! This winter you could start your day with breakfast at Abby's Place for a sit down meal in the Dauntless Marina, or if you would like a quick meal to go, stop by Olive Oyl's for freshly made baked good and breakfast sandwiches. Next, you should stroll down to the foot of Main Street and if it's not too chilly, bring your binoculars to look for bald eagles which nest along the shores of the Connecticut River. Head into the CT River Museum to warm up and learn about the history of the river.

From November through February the very popular Model Train Show is set up with a 26-foot working train layout! Train enthusiasts both young and old will really enjoy this interactive exhibit. From February through March, the River Museum's RiverQuest gives tours along the Connecticut River where you may spot a bald eagle as well as many other local wildlife species. Grab lunch back at Olive Oyl's or a panini at Sweet P's, both on Main Street, before heading to the Essex Steam Train for a two and a half hour excursion along the Connecticut River Valley. You can also enjoy lunch on your excursion while searching for wildlife including eagles, hawks and seals. If you happen to be in town on February 2, you will absolutely love the town's annual Groundhog's Day Parade! Bring your pots and pans and silly groundhog hats, which can be bought on Main Street at Toy's Ahoy. The town wakes up groundhog, Essex Ed, and escorts him to his post at the top of Main Street. Stay in town for dinner and head to the historic Griswold Inn, or the “Gris” as the locals call it, or The Black Seal, another favorite local eatery. Before you leave town, be sure to check out all of the local shops along Main Street and maybe grab some dessert at Sweet P's the local ice cream shop or Truffle Shots, a unique chocolate experience. You could easily make your stop in Essex a weekend getaway or a week long vacation.

"Bring your binoculars to look for bald eagles which nest along the shores of the Connecticut River."

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