Essex Town

Introduction

Essex Town, located near the mouth of the Connecticut River on the southern shore of Connecticut, is a historic small town of just over 6,000 residents that exudes New England charm. It was named one of the most beautiful small towns in America by Yankee Magazine, with a town center preserving 18th- and 19th-century Federal and Greek Revival houses, streets lined with ancient maples, serene and elegant. The town's most famous experience is the Essex Steam Train, a vintage train that travels along the Connecticut River Valley paired with a riverboat cruise, hailed as one of the most beautiful railway journeys in North America. The Connecticut River Museum houses a replica of the Turtle, America's first submarine, telling the story of the river's shipping and wartime history. Whether riding the train, exploring the museum, or enjoying a New England lobster roll at a riverside restaurant, Essex invites visitors to slow down and experience the purest small-town New England charm.

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