Museums and Recreation in Essex Massachusetts



	Essex has nearly four hundred years of history to explore from its first period houses to the collections of photos and artifacts at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum from the days when Essex "ruled the seas" with wooden, two masted schooners. One of America's finest folk art collections graces the rooms of Cogswell's Grant just a half mile outside the Village Center. Have some fun and adventure kayaking the Essex River and the Great Marsh. Get some exercise with a round of golf.		If you want someone else to do all the work, take a ride on the Essex River Queen and sit back with food and beverage and listen to your guided tour as the fresh, salt air breezes by. A sunset cruise will light up your soul. Spend a day leisurely walking the spectacular open spaces at the Cox Reservation, Stavros Reservation, Cogswell's Grant and the Manchester Essex Woods. Every season changes the landscape.






				If you love antiques, Cogswell’s Grant should be on your itinerary. This 18th century farmhouse overlooking the Essex River was the summer home of collectors Bertram and Nina Fletcher Little, and is now a museum which houses their celebrated collection of American folk art. Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions Sept. 16 at 5 pm • Sept. 17-18 at 2 pm Tickets from $8 - 15 Coastal Farming Walking Tour Sept. 24 from 11 am - 12:30 pm Free as part of Trails and Sails Pumpkin Festival Oct. 15 from 11 - 4 pm $6 adults, $4 kids, free to members www.HistoricNewEngland.org/visit/ homes/cogswell.htm
	Cogswell's Grant 60 Spring Street Essex, Massachusetts 01929 Tel 978-768-3632 Fax 978-768-6274

	June 1 - October 15 (Closed July 4th) Wed. - Sun. 11 am - 4 pm Tours on the hour






				We are an experienced outfitter providing a variety of guided sea kayak tours for all levels of ability. We explore the protected waters of the Basin and the coastal North Shore. The tranquil basin offers great diversity with miles of estuaries, inland islands, wildlife, beaches and dunes. Enjoy a swim or discover an osprey, heron or egret in its natural habitat. End of Season Sale • 40-50% off fleet boats • 25-30% off new in-stock Wilderness Systems and Perception boats • 15% off Eddyline boats • 15% off Thule, Werner and kayaking gear Follow us on Facebook! www.ERBA.com
	Essex River Basin Adventures ERBA 1 Main Street (Rt. 133) P.O. Box 270 Essex, Massachusetts 01929 Tel 978-768-ERBA (3722) Richard "Ozzie" Osborn and Sandy Osborn Owners

	Winter Hours Weekends thru December or by appointment or chance anytime






				Enjoy a narrated cruise past estates, salt marsh farms and historic shipyard sites. See lobstering, clamming, and fishing. Discover barrier beaches, sand dunes, winding rivers, and wildlife. Charters for clambakes, company outings and celebrations. Special cruises include coffee and muffin, brew tasting, and late afternoon and evening cocktail. Two Father’s Day Cruises: June 19, 2011 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Acknowledge Dad: Cruise by Choate Island and along the protected side of Crane Beach (filming sites of “The Thomas Crown Affair”, “The Witches of Eastwick” and “The Crucible”). Complimentary coffee, muffins, and juice. Adults $28, Children $12, Kids 3 and under FREE 1:30 - 3 pm Coffee and Cookies Cruise Adults $27, Children $12, Kids 3 and under FREE www.EssexCruises.com

	Essex River Cruises & Charters 35 Dodge Street Essex, Massachusetts 01929 Tel 978-768-6981 or 800-748-3706 Cliff Amero, Owner

	7 days a week: 8 am - 7 pm





				Essex County Greenbelt Association Welcome to the Cox Reservation, home of Essex County Greenbelt, a nonprofit land trust that has conserved over 13,000 acres of the region’s outstanding natural landscape. Stop by our headquarters for a tour of our “green” building; ask our friendly staff about upcoming events, or just enjoy a walk along gentle trails that lead you past fields and marshlands of this spectacular property. www.ecga.org
	• Cox Reservation • Essex County Greenbelt Association 82 Eastern Ave. (Rt. 133) Essex, Massachusetts 01929 Tel 978-768-7241 Fax 978-768-3286 Edward Becker Executive Director

	Cox Reservation is open to the public year-round, free of charge





				Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum The Essex Shipbuilding Museum tells the extraordinary story of a small New England village that built more two-masted wooden fishing schooners than any other place in the world. Shipbuilding in Essex began before 1668. By 1849 as many as 15 shipyards were producing over 50 vessels a year. By 1937 more than 4,000 wooden vessels had been launched from the banks of the Essex River. www.EssexShipbuildingMuseum.org
	Photo by Len Burgess
	Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Musem P.O. Box 277 66 Main Street (Rt. 133) Essex, Massachusetts 01929 Tel 978-768-7541 Fax 978-768-2541

	May Sat. and Sun. 10 am - 5 pm Closed Mon. - Fri. Memorial Day through Columbus Day Wed. - Sun. 10 am - 5 pm Closed Mon. and Tues.





				Wise Marine Wise Marine provides winter boat storage, summer shore berths; boat building, repair and restoration; custom outfitting and boat sales. One mile from Essex Village, on Route 133 towards Ipswich, we are convenient and un-crowded: a great starting point for your adventures. Let us help you carry out your boating dreams. About this boat: www.WiseMarine.com
	Wise Marine 66 John Wise Ave. (Rt. 133) P.O. Box 1025 Essex, Massachusetts 01929 Tel 978-768-0161

	8 am - 5 pm




	Sea Fly Charters 31 Martin Street (Route 22) Essex, MA 01929 Tel 978-768-6805 Cel 978-335-5125 Captain Barry Richards			Sea Fly Charters Specializing in Fly Fishing and Light Tackle The Essex River area has earned the reputation as one of the premier fishing destinations for striped bass on the entire eastern seaboard. Captain Barry will guide you through the unspoiled backwaters of the Essex and Ipswich Estuaries and along the scenic Atlantic Coastline in pursuit of striped bass and blue fish. www.WorldWideFishing.com

	Please call to schedule a charter