BLACK
SEAL TAVERN (860-767-0233)
The Black Seal provides fun dining in a casual atmosphere. Located at the
top of Main Street.
CONNECTICUT
RIVER MUSEUM (860-767-8269, www.ctrivermuseum.org)
The museum, located at Steamboat Dock at the foot of Main Street in Essex
Village, retells the history of the Connecticut River Valley through
year-round exhibitions, activities and programs. Among the museum's most
popular exhibits is a full-scale working reproduction of the first submarine,
the American Turtle.
COPPER
BEECH INN (860-767-7330, www.copperbeechinn.com)
The Inn provides elegant, high-quality dining.
ESSEX
STEAM TRAIN & RIVERBOAT (860-767-0103, www.essexsteamtrain.com)
A fun attraction for both young and old. See all of the sights from the
comfort of this old-fashioned steam train and riverboat.
ESSEX
VILLAGE SHOPS & RESTAURANTS
Essex has long been renowned for its shops. Main Street is now stronger
than ever with shops like Toys Ahoy, Hattitudes, Rubber Stamp Mania,
Country Pleasures, The Glass Basket and The Peddler Village Gift Shop.
Dining options within walking distance include Olive Oyl's Carry-Out
Cuisine, Crow's Nest Gourmet Deli, and Sweet P's Ice Cream.
GRISWOLD
INN (860-767-1776, www.griswoldinn.com)
This bed and breakfast is one of the oldest continuously-operated inns
in the country. Located on Main Street in Essex, the Inn provides great
meals and is an easy walk from The Chandlery.
IVORYTON
PLAYHOUSE (860-767-7318, www.ivorytonplayhouse.com)
For those looking for a show, the nearby Ivoryton Playhouse offers great
entertainment.
VILLAGE
PROVISION COMPANY (860-767-7376)
Just a short walk from the water, Village Provision offers bicycle rentals
as well as a full line of groceries, Boars Head Deli, soups and salads.
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