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Take in the waterfront beauty of Essex
The riverfront and wildlife provide a pleasant backdrop to your vacation home in Essex. This city is well-known for its boating and bars. A vacation rental can help make your stay complete. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in and around Essex
Do you want to discover attractions to visit while you're in the area? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and experience everything that makes Essex a fun place to get away. Here are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Essex Steam Train (0.3 mi / 0.5 km)
- Chamard Vineyards (8.2 mi / 13.3 km)
- Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art (10.8 mi / 17.4 km)
- Machimoodus State Park (10.8 mi / 17.4 km)
- Kontokosta Winery (16.4 mi / 26.4 km)
- Greenport Carousel (17.3 mi / 27.9 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Essex
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, Essex is a great place to spend some time outside. These are some of the area's most eye-catching features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Goose Island (2.8 mi / 4.5 km)
- Harvey's Beach (5.3 mi / 8.6 km)
- Gillette Castle State Park (5.5 mi / 8.8 km)
- Westbrook Town Beach (5.8 mi / 9.4 km)
- Rocky Neck State Park (9 mi / 14.6 km)
- Devil's Hopyard State Park (9.2 mi / 14.8 km)
How to get to and around Essex
The nearest airport is in New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London), located 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you can also fly into Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field), which is 20.4 mi (32.8 km) away.