Deep River Guidebook

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Deep River Guidebook

Sightseeing

A beloved nature-scape and historical hub, Deep River Landing, across from Selden Neck State Park and campground, is no ordinary meeting ground. It’s the perfect place to launch your boat or moor your yacht, kayaking, paddling and enjoying the beach at low tide at Eustasia Island. (Explore CT Shoreline)
Deep River Landing
River Road
A beloved nature-scape and historical hub, Deep River Landing, across from Selden Neck State Park and campground, is no ordinary meeting ground. It’s the perfect place to launch your boat or moor your yacht, kayaking, paddling and enjoying the beach at low tide at Eustasia Island. (Explore CT Shoreline)
Located in the picturesque and historic village of Essex, Connecticut, The Griswold Inn is a destination experience.
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The Griswold Inn
36 Main St
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Located in the picturesque and historic village of Essex, Connecticut, The Griswold Inn is a destination experience.
The Steam Train and Riverboat ride is a delightful, relaxing way to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Connecticut River.
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Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
1 Railroad Ave
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The Steam Train and Riverboat ride is a delightful, relaxing way to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Connecticut River.
Award-winning musical theatre in an historic building, right on the Connecticut River. Home of the American musical!
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Goodspeed Opera House
6 Main St
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Award-winning musical theatre in an historic building, right on the Connecticut River. Home of the American musical!
William Gillette made his fortune playing Sherlock Holmes and built this splendid castle overlooking the Connecticut River. Tours are offered daily and trails around the castle make this a great hiking spot.
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Gillette Castle State Park
Gillette Castle State Park
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William Gillette made his fortune playing Sherlock Holmes and built this splendid castle overlooking the Connecticut River. Tours are offered daily and trails around the castle make this a great hiking spot.
The Connecticut River Museum is a U.S. educational and cultural institution based at Steamboat Dock in Essex, Connecticut that focuses on the marine environment and maritime heritage of the Connecticut River Valley.
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Connecticut River Museum
67 Main St
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The Connecticut River Museum is a U.S. educational and cultural institution based at Steamboat Dock in Essex, Connecticut that focuses on the marine environment and maritime heritage of the Connecticut River Valley.

Food scene

An easygoing bar and restaurant featuring New American cuisine, cocktails, craft beers, and live bands. Delicious food, great people!
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Red House
158 Main St
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An easygoing bar and restaurant featuring New American cuisine, cocktails, craft beers, and live bands. Delicious food, great people!
A family owned restaurant since 1934, with an eclectic menu. Freshest organic produce and farm fresh meats. Vegetarian and vegan menu. They offer contactless curbside pick-up!
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Whistle Stop Cafe
108 Main St
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A family owned restaurant since 1934, with an eclectic menu. Freshest organic produce and farm fresh meats. Vegetarian and vegan menu. They offer contactless curbside pick-up!
High Nine is a small town Connecticut craft brewery specializing in lagers, ales, and sours since 2019.
HIGH NINE Brewing
6 Winter Avenue
High Nine is a small town Connecticut craft brewery specializing in lagers, ales, and sours since 2019.
A soft place for all to land and gather over coffee. Specialty coffee and espresso, gourmet tea, fresh baked goods and healthy snacks, along with soft serve and packed ice cream! All in a cozy, warm spot with lots of nooks and crannies to have a seat!
The Nest Coffee House
162-A Main St
A soft place for all to land and gather over coffee. Specialty coffee and espresso, gourmet tea, fresh baked goods and healthy snacks, along with soft serve and packed ice cream! All in a cozy, warm spot with lots of nooks and crannies to have a seat!
Chef Joel Gargano’s scratch kitchen focuses on local products with a modern yet familiar approach to traditional Italian cooking. At the heart of Grano Arso, Chef Joel mills native New England grains in house to create an old-world approach to his pastas and breads. Coupled with warm and knowledgeable hospitality, Grano Arso is the neighborhood go-to eatery for wholesome cooking, Italian wine, local beers, and specialty cocktails.
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Grano Arso
6 Main St
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Chef Joel Gargano’s scratch kitchen focuses on local products with a modern yet familiar approach to traditional Italian cooking. At the heart of Grano Arso, Chef Joel mills native New England grains in house to create an old-world approach to his pastas and breads. Coupled with warm and knowledgeable hospitality, Grano Arso is the neighborhood go-to eatery for wholesome cooking, Italian wine, local beers, and specialty cocktails.
Honeycone offers the MOST delicious ice cream! Handcrafted, small batch, with locally sourced and seasonally inspired ingredients.
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Honeycone Craft Ice Cream
29 Main St
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Honeycone offers the MOST delicious ice cream! Handcrafted, small batch, with locally sourced and seasonally inspired ingredients.
Nestled in the charming historic Witch Hazel Works property, Surfridge Brewing Company East offers quality craft beers and a deliciously curated menu with fresh, local oysters and wood-fired pizzas.
Surfridge Brewing Company East
6 Main Street
Nestled in the charming historic Witch Hazel Works property, Surfridge Brewing Company East offers quality craft beers and a deliciously curated menu with fresh, local oysters and wood-fired pizzas.
Cuisine experience is in classic French provincial gastronomy, featuring seasonal ingredients.
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The Copper Beech Inn
46 Main St
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Cuisine experience is in classic French provincial gastronomy, featuring seasonal ingredients.

City/town information

Dubbed “The Perfect Small American Town” in the “1,000 Places To See Before You Die” travel guide and among “The 100 Best Small Towns in America,” Essex offers an ideal blend of history, art, shops, restaurants, and so much more to explore.
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Essex
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Dubbed “The Perfect Small American Town” in the “1,000 Places To See Before You Die” travel guide and among “The 100 Best Small Towns in America,” Essex offers an ideal blend of history, art, shops, restaurants, and so much more to explore.
Chester is a unique town that celebrates art, history, music, theater, crafts, and cuisine.
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Chester
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Chester is a unique town that celebrates art, history, music, theater, crafts, and cuisine.
One of Connecticut's oldest towns, settled in 1635 and located where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound, Old Saybrook offers a trove of historical and cultural sites.
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Old Saybrook
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One of Connecticut's oldest towns, settled in 1635 and located where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound, Old Saybrook offers a trove of historical and cultural sites.
Scenically situated on the east bank of the Connecticut River in Middlesex County, East Haddam, CT is a historic town which was established way back in the early 1700s. Must-see attractions include the famous Goodspeed Opera House, Gillette Castle State Park, Allegra Farm and the Nathan Hale Schoolhouse and Bust.
East Haddam
Scenically situated on the east bank of the Connecticut River in Middlesex County, East Haddam, CT is a historic town which was established way back in the early 1700s. Must-see attractions include the famous Goodspeed Opera House, Gillette Castle State Park, Allegra Farm and the Nathan Hale Schoolhouse and Bust.