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Take in the waterfront beauty of Essex
The riverfront and wildlife provide a pleasant backdrop to your holiday home in Essex. This city is well-known for its boating and bars. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in and around Essex
Are you hoping to find attractions to visit while you're in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that makes Essex a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- 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)
- Bishops Orchard and Winery (15.9 mi / 25.5 km)
- Kontokosta Winery (16.4 mi / 26.4 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Essex
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Essex is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are a few of the area's most eye-catching sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Goose Island (2.8 mi / 4.5 km)
- Chalker Beach (5.1 mi / 8.2 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)
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 centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could also fly into Fishers Island, NY (FID-Elizabeth Field), which is 20.4 mi (32.8 km) away.