Southern coastal cuisine with New Orleans flair. The Blue Hound Cookery & Taproom brings southern inspired coastal cuisine with a touch of New Orleans to the shorline area. They pride themselves with a dedication to fresh, made from scratch, authentic dishes created from years of travel, living and cooking in the south. Many of their recipes have been passed down from generations Read more...

Essex Historical Society meets its mission of “Engaging and Inspiring the Community,” by sharing the histories of all three of the town’s villages: Essex, Ivoryton and Centerbrook. A private, non-profit organization, EHS manages two historic properties and offers a year-round calendar of programming events, all open to the public for little or no cost. The historic 1732 Pratt House, 19 Read more...

Essex Indoor Golf Center is a year-round golf entertainment and training facility. Experience an amazing 3D golf adventure within our 6 Simulator Bays! Work on your game, challenge your family for mini-golf bragging rights, or choose from more than 70 world-famous golf courses (plus 3 mini-golf courses!) For more information, call (959) 265-8979 or visit essexindoorgolf.com Read more...