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The 10 Best Things to do in Essex, Connecticut (CT)
Essex is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 6,683 at the 2010 census. It is made up of three villages: Essex Village, Centerbrook, and Ivoryton.
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1. Essex Library Association
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
2. Cooper & Smith Gallery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Cooper & Smith is committed to making available the best in contemporary fine art. With 5,000 square feet of exhibition space, the gallery offers a range of genres and styles, from representational to abstraction. Located at the head of Main Street in historic Essex, Connecticut, the Cooper & Smith Gallery is just off the I-95 corridor, mid-way between Boston and New York City and bisecting the main artery between Newport and Greenwich.
3. Fitness on the Water
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Fitness on the Water is located waterside in the historic village of Essex. Small, private and overlooking the water, our studio offers a cardio room plus small group classes including barre, yoga, spin, meditation and fusion. In warmer weather, we offer popular Yoga on the Water and Tai Chi on the Water classes taking in the gorgeous river view. Classes & Workshops are open to the public.
4. Essex Indoor Golf Center
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Essex Indoor Golf Center is a year-round golf entertainment and training facility located in Essex, Connecticut. Experience an amazing 3D golf adventure within our 6 Simulator Bays! Work on your game, challenge your family for mini-golf bragging rights, or choose from more than 70 world-famous golf courses (plus 3 mini-golf courses!) And we are part of aG Locker!
Reviewed By MrFun66
Been to the golf center twice with my buddies. Very nice atmosphere, equipment, and staff. Great to be able to get the sticks out and keep the swing grooved during these cold winter months.
5. Connecticut River Museum
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4.5 based on 176 reviews
The museum covers the maritime history of the Connecticut River Valley.
Reviewed By SeriousBaker
This is one of our local museums and probably our favorite. This week we booked to see the model train exhibit on the third floor. This holiday exhibit running to Feb 14th features a giant model train with running trains and exquisite detail. The trains move around a landscape of miniature factories, junkyards ,a train turntable and a working harbor. There's a camera mounted on one locomotive so you can see(on a mounted screen) the display all from the perspective of the tiny engine. Not just for kids this exhibit provides history and exciting visual detail. Also humor, if you look hard enough you can find Santa undressing for a swim. On the way out there's an extra bonus as one passes through a photographic exploration of the Ct. River Valley. For history buffs the museum has a floor devoted to commerce and seafaring along this same River. The staff are always patient and welcoming. Appointments are needed to visit which we like because it cuts down on crowds. One can really enjoy the exhibits.
6. Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
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4.5 based on 725 reviews
Take one or both tours in combination for a delightful sightseeing excursion through some of the most scenic areas of Connecticut: scenic train ride in restored railroad cars pulled by a coal-fired locomotive and a ride up the Connecticut River by riverboat.
7. The Spa of Essex
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
The Spa of Essex, an elite and elegant day spa, sits on three secluded acres just a short walk from the Essex Village. The Spa of Essex offers more than simply treatments, they promise an experience! Escape, relax and renew.
Reviewed By KJKNYC
As you drive up to the large home that houses the Spa you feel a sense of calm. There is ample space around it and plenty of parking. You will be greeted by a friendly receptionist in the foyer. They are taking necessary precautions during Covid and I feel they are making every effort to keep their staff and clientele safe. All the linens are changed after every massage and the therapist changes their shirt. There is a filter running in the room. Masks stay on unless you want to take it off when you are face down. Face up, it must be on. I had a therapeutic massage with Chris. This was my first massage in a year and he worked hard to relieve the stress in my back and neck. He released trigger points and I now have further range if motion. His communication skills are excellent so it was a pleasure having him work on me. Since I am not from the neighborhood I cannot say if the $110 they charge for the hour is a typical price. I can only say it was worth it to me and I will return when we come back to this area. Tip: if you are not going for a massage because you are concerned about being in a closed room, book the couples room, it has a window. If I had known, I would have booked it.
8. Truffle Shots
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Truffle Shots® brand chocolate truffles are the patent-pending, International Chocolate Award-winning creation of mother-daughter chocolate lovers in Essex, Connecticut. The duo has replaced the chocolate shell of a traditional chocolate truffle with a sealed shot glass to create new levels of truffle indulgence for all the senses. The decadent, silky ganache of Truffle Shots® brand chocolate truffles melts on the tongue in sensory bliss in 30+ amazing flavors like Fig Balsamico, Tellicherry Cardamom, Minted Grapefruit, Caramel Beurre Noisette, Miel Habanero, Castelvetrano Olive, and Champagne Vinaigrette, to name a few. Truffle Shots® brand chocolate truffles are made fresh, in small batches, with premium ingredients—and no preservatives, and are perfect for personal indulgence, dinner parties, wedding favors, business and personal gift giving, and more. Truffle Shots® contain no alcohol, making them ideal for chocolate lovers of all ages.
Reviewed By apples0ranges - Saratoga Springs, United States
The sample of the truffle was delicious; the warm cookies were scrumptious which included the same chocolate, a taste of butter and sea salt. A perfect dessert on a chilly November day.
