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Essex Basics

Essex Massachusetts is a small New England town located in Cape Ann and just 30 miles north of the city of Boston, Massachusetts. Essex is known as the country's oldest continuously operating shipbuilding area. The area houses more than 4,000 two-masted vessels, and some can be seen at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum. Other interesting Essex attractions include more than 30 antique shops, an impressive collection of seafood restaurants, and the Essex River. Feel free to take an exciting Essex River Cruise after if you're planning to stay for a day or two. Recreational activities run the gamut from kayaking and hiking along a country trail to golfing.