What To Do and Places to Visit

EssexHeritage.org has been designed to help you learn more about one of America's national treasures - the Essex National Heritage Area. Lobsters and clams, sail boats and forests, artists and landscapes, birds and whales, houses and museums, dolls and baseball - the ENHA has it all and, on this website, you'll always find places to go and interesting things to do!

2008 Festivals

Eagles, Books, Music,
Art, Food and Free Fun!

Birding Trail

Where to go to see birds all year round

Visitor Centers

Friendly people, good directions and local advice!

The Great Marsh

Birds, Clams,
Kayaks and Walks

Art Escapes Trail

Great art
in great places!

First Period
Architecture Trails

Explore the earliest colonial houses in America

Fresh Food at local farms

Find safe, tasty, fresh food grown locally

Great Outdoors

Go! Get outside in the Essex National
Heritage Area

Beaches, Parks, Wildlife, Farms

Swimming, sailing, camping and more!

Self-Guided Tours

Visit historic districts
at a leisurely pace.

Historic Houses and Districts

Early First Period to Twentieth Century

Walking and Biking Paths

Great scenery, good paths and more!

Museums

World-class to intimate

Out on the Water

Sails, Whales
and Fishing!

Gardens

Roses, herbs and lawns

Area Landscapes

Beautiful places
all year long.

Theme Trails

Early Settlement, Maritime and
Industrial