The historic hamlet of Essex is
located on Lake Champlain. The town was founded in the late 18th
century, and was known for its shipbuilding and iron mining. 
As Essex entered the 19th century, it became a well developed maritime
town, reaching it's maximum population at the time. However, when
railroads came to the region, the surrounding areas soon were no longer
dependent on Essex and its maritime industries. Because of this, Essex has
become a time capsule, as much of the town includes pre-Civil War
architecture. Currently, the entire hamlet is on the national register of
historic places. Essex in its uniqueness offers a wide range of things,
which will please both the very young and not-so-young. You may glimpse a
Pileated Woodpecker at work, see a pair of Bald Eagles in flight, or just
sit and stare out at the Lake. The Essex Ferry to Charlotte, Vermont runs
year-round giving its passengers a breathtaking twenty minute ride. If you enjoy historic places, nature (on the water and in
the mountains), or are just looking for a place to relax, there is no
better place than the hamlet of Essex. If you do plan to come to Essex,
please stop by at our Restaurant, or if you
plan to spend the night, please stay at the Inn.
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Self Guided Walking Tour of Early and Mid 19th Century Buildings
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Summer Theater
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Art Galleries
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Antiques and Gift Shops
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Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake, New York (1.5 hour drive)
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Adirondack Center Museum & Colonial Garden in Elizabethtown (15 min drive)
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Biking Along Country Roads
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Hiking in the Nearby Adirondack Mountains or in the Green Mountains in Vermont
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Ausable Chasm (25 min drive)
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Fishing, Boating, and Swimming in Beautiful Lake Champlain
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Essex Ferry to Vermont, to go to the Shelburne Museum and Other Interesting Sights
• Town of Essex Official Website: www.essexnewyork.com
Take a stress-free getaway weekend in the fall or winter and come visit Essex. Photograph spectacular foliage and snow capped mountains, or just sit and enjoy a warm fire in the Inn. Cross country skiing on nearby trails is always popular. Ice Fishing is available only a short distance from the Inn. Join us for an October Apple Fest or the village wide Christmas celebration. There are always more special events going on in the town, so call to find out dates and plan a weekend around one.
The lake covers an area of 490 square miles, making it the sixth largest body of fresh water in the United States. It is 108 miles long, 12 miles across at its widest point, and has a maximum depth of 399 feet. Flowing northward from Whitehall, NY it eventually drains into the St. Lawrence River via the Richelieu River in Quebec. The lofty peaks of the Adirondacks (maximum height 5,344 feet) forty miles to the west and the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont (maximum height 4,393 feet) fifty miles to the east, are panoramic backdrops for this great inland sea.
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