Essex and Old Saybrook, CT

September 13-15, 2020.  

A calm 35 miles to Essex, which is 5 miles up the Connecticut River.  A quaint community with so much charm and history, including the Griswold, the oldest consecutively operating hotel in the country.  Our marina was on Essex Island so we had to take the ferry across about 100' channel each time to the main land.  We were able to tour around the inside of the Griswold, although not fully open yet due to Covid.  We visited nearby Old Saybrook, which is just at the mouth of the Connecticut River.  More great lobster rolls at the marina outdoor cafe!