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Essex, Connecticut
(a
QuaintVillage)
The
picturesque river town of Essex is small enough to be cozy and
friendly, but big enough to support a nice variety of shops. |
Location
Route 9 near I-95
On the Connecticut River
Inland from the Atlantic coast
MapQuest
map
Population
About 7,000
Features
Antique shops
Art galleries
Campgrounds and RV parks nearby
Check
Woodall's guide
Fine crafts and collectibles shops
Hotels and vacation rentals in and near Essex
Near East Haddam and Old
Saybrook, other
QuaintVillages
Restaurants
Picturesque marina
Hours
Festivals
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continually add information)
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Recommended
stay
2-4
hours
Tourist
information
Connecticut
Office of Tourism: www.CTbound.org
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resorts, car rentals, cruises, last-minute deals, etc.)
Car
rentals
Maps,
trip planning, driving directions, etc.
Amusement
park tickets
Discounts
for U.S. veterans and active duty
Spas
and other experiences
Luggage
and gear (Click buttons)
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travel
accessories (Click
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Connecticut
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right)
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availability, etc.
This page was last updated on 11/02/2006
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of these merchants are having
Spring sales.
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