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Essex River, Essex

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By bjude

From both the terrace at the motel and inn and the outdoor deck at Shea's Restaurant, I enjoyed not only watching the tidal change but the boat traffic and wildlife along the river. The setting sun..... more

From both the terrace at the motel and inn and the outdoor deck at Shea's Restaurant, I enjoyed not only watching the tidal change but the boat traffic and wildlife along the river. The setting sun..... more »
By likebeach

Part of a Road Scholar trip. Went on a river cruise. We did this on several days and it was interesting to see the variety of landscapes in such a small area. This river had marshes along it and...

Part of a Road Scholar trip. Went on a river cruise. We did this on several days and it was interesting to see the variety of landscapes in such a small area. This river had marshes along it and... more »
By Stephen H

Most take the Essex River Cruise. See the mud flats and the homes heading out to sea. You also should go to the Essex Ship Museum and get the whole picture of ship building and then the ships leaving.... more

Most take the Essex River Cruise. See the mud flats and the homes heading out to sea. You also should go to the Essex Ship Museum and get the whole picture of ship building and then the ships leaving.... more »

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