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- Essex was named The Perfect Small Town in the book 1000 Places to See Before You Die and was also listed as the top spot for small towns in America in Norman Crampton's The 100 Best Small Towns in America With its friendly attitude, historical atmosphere, and a parade for every holiday, including Groundhog's Day, Essex is the ideal small town.
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Aug 10, 2023 · 100 Best Small Towns In America: Essex, CT Makes the List Posted on: August 10, 2023 - 12:30pm https://patch.com/connecticut/across-ct/100-best-small-towns-america-2-ct-make-list?_gl=1
Dec 28, 2021 · A short stroll quickly reveals why Essex was named the “Perfect Small American Town” in 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. Another guidebook names Essex, CT #1 on its list of “The 100 Best Small Towns in America.”
Jun 3, 2021 · Essex was named The Perfect Small Town in the book 1000 Places to See Before You Die and was also listed as the top spot for small towns in America in Norman Crampton's The 100 Best Small Towns in America With its friendly attitude, historical atmosphere, and a parade for every holiday, including Groundhog's Day, Essex is the ideal small town.
Aug 8, 2023 · Mystic and Essex were both named among the best small towns in the country, according to a new report. (Shutterstock) CONNECTICUT — Two small towns in Connecticut have been named among...
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- Stay in the historic Griswold Inn. The Griswold Inn, or “the Gris” as locals call it, opened for business in 1776 making them one of the oldest continuously operating inns in the country.
- Visit the Connecticut River Museum. Known as the longest river in New England, the Connecticut River begins just below the Canadian boarder and runs 406 miles to the Long Island Sound.
- Essex Steam Train & Riverboat. I don’t care how old you are, there is just something special about taking a ride on an old steam train. The clickety clack and sway of the train is so soothing.
- Shop the Main Street. The Main street of Essex is filled with little boutique shops filled with treasures. Some of our favorites were You Me and the Sea, which has the coziest sweatshirts and beautiful sea glass jewelry.
Feb 14, 2014 · - New England. Connecticut. Essex, Connecticut | Could You Live Here? With a bucolic setting on the Connecticut River and steeped in history and tradition, Essex, Connecticut, was once named the best small town in America. By Annie Graves. Feb 14 2014.
Jul 15, 2014 · Having been dubbed “The Perfect Small American Town” in the “1,000 Places To See Before You Die” travel guide, after achieving top rank in “The 100 Best Small Towns in America”, Essex is definitively on the map when it comes to quintessential New England charm.
