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Essex County is a county in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Massachusetts. At the 2020 census, the total population was 809,829, [ 1] making it the third-most populous county in the state, and the seventy-eighth-most populous in the country. It is part of the Greater Boston area (the Boston – Cambridge – Newton, MA– NH ...
Essex is a coastal town in Essex County, Massachusetts, with a history of shipbuilding and a population of 3,675. It is bordered by Hamilton, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Gloucester and Ipswich Bay, and has several protected areas and a legend of a cursed grave.
- Hit Up Woodman’s – A North Shore Icon
- That’S What’s Sup
- Rolling on A River
- Discover That Next Hidden Treasure
- Mmmm That Is A Tasty Burger
- Great Marsh Brewery
- Tee It Low & Let It Flow at Cape Ann Golf Club
- Birds Aren’T Real?
- Essex Shipbuilding Museum May Float Your Boat
- Learn The Art of Glassblowing
Ok so if you are visiting Cape Ann, Woodman’s is a must stop. This iconic New England Seafood shack was founded back in 1914, making it through two world wars and the Great Depression, and it’s easy to see why it has been successful for so long. Woodman’s is a throwback to your childhood seafood experience. You order in line and get a number that i...
If you are visiting Essex, or any of the towns of Cape Ann for that matter, you should definitely consider popping into Cape Ann SUP. Inspired by classic New England surf shops, like Hampton Beach’s Cinnamon Rainbows, Cape Ann SUP started back in 2010 with a truck and 6 paddleboards. Cape Ann SUP now has a beautiful board barn in Essex, along with ...
Located right in the heart of Essex, MA, Essex River Cruises has been offering guests river cruises for over 20 years. Essex River Cruises has 2 vessels the Essex River Queen I and the Essex River Queen II and they offer public and private cruises ranging from 90 minutes to 7 hours. It’s a great way to see the beautiful coastline, beaches, rivers, ...
Essex, MA is known as America’s Antique Capital and for good reason. There is such a great variety of antique shops winding through the coastal village. It’s the perfect way to spend the day digging for that perfect piece of furniture or art that you need for your home or discovering that hidden treasure you didn’t even realize that you needed. We ...
If you are looking for a relaxed, down-home place to enjoy a meal that doesn’t necessarily involve seafood you should try out The Farm Bar and Grille in Essex. It’s a little off the beaten path, we literally stumbled upon it driving home one afternoon through Essex. It’s a great farm house vibe with both indoor and outdoor seating. The Farm Bar And...
A more recent addition to the Essex dining scene is the Great Marsh Brewery. A 15,000 Square Foot brewery/restaurant/tap room located right on the main drag in town. Great Marsh offers weary travelers a wide variety of sweet hop nectar to choose from. The volume and quality of beer that is coming out of Great Marsh is really pretty impressive. You ...
If you are looking to get a few holes in on your vacation, you can always head over to the Cape Ann Golf Club in Essex. A nicely maintained 9-hole course, the Cape Ann Golf Club is the perfect spot for a quick and casual outing. From the whites, the course has a 120 slope and is comprised of all par 4’s and par 3’s. From the tips the slope is 118 a...
There are a group of passionate citizens who believe that birds aren’t real. We will leave you to be the judge of whether our feathered friends exist or not. If you are interested in doing some research into this important issue you can find some great spots for birding in Essex. For example, the Manchester-Essex Woods is a 3,400 acre preserve that...
Essex, Massachusetts has a rich history of shipbuilding that dates back to the 17th century. Since the mid-1600’s Essex craftsmen have churned out over 4,000 ships. Pretty impressive. You can learn more about the history and craft of shipbuilding at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum. The museum is home to a number of photographs and exhibits housed in ...
One of our favorite things about Essex and the Greater Cape Ann area is the concentration of talented makers and artists that call this beautiful coastal region home. Family owned by James and Elizabeth McLeod, the Bubble Factory is a fully operational glassblowing studio. The studio is housed in a converted horse barn that James and his students p...
Welcome to the official website of the Town of Essex, Massachusetts, USA! Incorporated in 1819, the Town of Essex is located in Essex County and is 26 miles north of Boston. Our population was 3,675 at the 2020 census.. We hope that you find the site's content helpful and useful as you interface with the community.
Discover the unique natural, historic, and cultural assets of Essex County, Massachusetts, a federally designated region. Find events, visitor centers, trails, scenic byways, and more to explore the Essex National Heritage Area.
The Essex National Heritage Area is a federally designated region that encompasses the geographic area of Essex County, Massachusetts. Cities and Towns Get to know the 34 cities and towns of Essex County, MA.
The Essex National Heritage Area consists of the 34 cities and towns that makes up Essex County, located on the North Shore and Merrimack Valley in Massachusetts. These cities and towns offer their own unique landscapes, history, and opportunities for exploration. Bakers Island Light Station is located on Bakers Island off the coast of Salem ...
