Woodman's of Essex

This family-run seafood spot, established in 1914, serves up massive portions of perfectly fried clams and fresh lobster rolls amid a charming no-frills vibe.

Unfussy seafood plates served in comfortable surrounds with a full bar & riverside deck seating.

Down-to-earth riverside inn & seasonal motel with a restaurant/bar offering terraces. Along the Essex River, this relaxed inn and seasonal motel is 7 minutes' walk from the Essex Shipbuilding Museum and 10 miles from Highway 1. The motel offers down-to-earth rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Some add minifridges and microwaves; 1 comes with a kitchenette. An inn set in a 1760 Colonial building provides antiques-filled rooms with Keurig coffeemakers, sitting areas, balconies and/or river views. Parking is free. A restaurant/bar features terraces. A garden has seating and river views. Pets are welcome by prior arrangement.

"A state of the art brewery overlooking the Great Marsh in Essex, MA"

Old-school seafood shack serving the local catch in a homey setting with views of the Essex River.