Learn how one New England village built close to 4,000 wooden vessels, find a 1797 Paul Revere bell, discover the birthplace of the fried clam, and learn about the grave robberies of 1818 as you step back in time to 16 historic sites on the Historic Essex Walking Tour! This self-guided tour with a brochure & map inside to guide you, spans a one-mile stretch of the walkable Essex River Cultural District on Main Street with short extensions onto Martin Street and Eastern Avenue. Enjoy this leisurely stroll with shops & restaurants along the way.