Some weekends are made for stepping away — from the to-do list, the school run, the endless mental load. Essex, CT is where Connecticut moms go to eat well, shop slowly, and come back feeling like themselves again. This is the insider guide, from someone who grew up here.
Essex, CT just earned the #1 spot in Yankee Magazine's best small towns. Here's the insider guide from someone who lives and shops on Main Street every day.