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Up in the Adirondacks, you’ll find that many of our favorite places to stay often combine beautiful scenery and accommodations with an amazing history. If you’re looking to steal away to the waterfront though as opposed to being in the heart of our mountains, visiting amazing towns like Essex can give you exactly what you’re looking for. Anxious to take a getaway? Then let’s talk about why you should plan on exploring the Adirondack Coast.

Up north where you're out along Lake Champlain, you'll find that the tiny town of Essex has everything that you could dream of.
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Minutes away from the local ferry and where you can see our friendly neighbors over in Vermont, there's a historic landmark that makes for the perfect place to stay when you're looking to explore the town.
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Right on Lake Shore Road, the Essex Inn on the Adirondack Coast dates all the way back to the early 1800s.
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At the inn, you'll find more than a dozen rooms that come with all the basic amenities you could need like free WiFi, TVs in your room, modern bathrooms, and even iPod docks.
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Many of the rooms that you can choose to stay inn at the Essex Inn are total rustic wonderlands, making you feel like you're sleeping inside of an actual Adirondack cabin.
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While others offer a more modern and bright look, with some rooms even featuring their own gas fireplaces or porches on the second floor.
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No matter which suite you choose to stay in, you'll always be able to enjoy little historical details that will bring a smile to your face.
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For guests who start to feel hungry, you'll find that all your needs can be satisfied downstairs in the inn's restaurant.
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A restaurant that features a menu that changes with seasons, you can always expect a delicious variety of dishes here that are wonderfully savory.
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Using ingredients from local farms, you'll find that everything from the appetizers to the desserts will make you want to come back to the Essex Inn on the Adirondack Coast for more.
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Operating all throughout the year, come and cozy up inside the Essex Inn on the Adirondack Coast for a stay up north that you'll never forget.
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The inn itself is almost as old as the town of Essex, you won't find too many historic pieces of the past that you can stay in like this one. To find out more about the Essex Inn on the Adirondack Coast and to book your stay, click here.

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