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Town of Essex On Main Street, village shops and early Colonial and Federal-era homes sit side by side. Essex was named the “Perfect Small American Town” in 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. Another guidebook names Essex, CT #1 on its list of “The 100 Best Small Towns in America.”

Town of Chester Quaint and unique, with a picturesque Main Street. Great food: three of our favorite restaurants - River Tavern, Grano, and Otto’s - are located in this small town.

Stonington Borough This is a neighborhood, not a business district. Three centries have not changed its character greatly: that’s staying power.

Town of Mystic A village and census-designated place in Groton and Stonington, Connecticut. Mystic was a significant Connecticut seaport with more than 600 ships built over 135 years starting in 1784. Today, it is packed with good restaurants and in the summer (we have to warn you) lots of people.