Things To Do
Downtown Essex
Stroll around the beautiful, historic Downtown Essex. Shop, dine, and enjoy the view of the Connecticut River. Popular locations include the Black Seal, The Griswold Inn, and the Connecticut River Museum.
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
We went on the dinner train for our anniversary and engagement celebration. Needless to say it was a great time! Enjoy a beautiful train ride along the Connecticut River with great food and service, or hop on the riverboat for a cruise. There are many different options and experiences.
High Nine Brewing
Our favorite local brewery. Spent many Thursday nights here playing trivia. Great beer, great atmosphere, live music on the weekends. Highly recommend.
Ivoryton Playhouse
Intimate, historic playhouse in Downtown Ivoryton. If you can make it on the 9th or 12th, they have a few showings available! The show will be: INCIDENT AT OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP By Katie Forgette. Set in the 1970s, this heartwarming and hilarious family comedy follows the O’Sheas as they navigate a scandal involving family secrets, Catholic guilt, and neighborhood gossip. With a blend of humor and heart, this play offers an affectionate glimpse into the trials of family life and nostalgia for America in the 1970s.
