Top rated Scenic spots in Essex, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Scenic spots in Essex

Experience the best that Essex has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 143 places from Scenic spot category.

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Mohegan Bluffs

Scenic spot

141 steps lead from 200-foot cliffs to a secluded, rocky beach named for a 16th-century battle.

4.90 (530 reviews) (~73.23 km from centre)

Enfield Lookout

Scenic spot

👍👍 Great view of both sides of the reservoir. Sign showed photos of the valley with the towns and buildings before the government took the land and relocated somewhere around 24,000 people, and after the towns were destroyed. This is a good reminder of the responsibility to rarely use the government po...

4.90 (296 reviews) (~106.37 km from centre)

Bear Mountain Lookout

Scenic spot

👍👍 Nice view even you can see new York skyline…falls would be great

4.90 (86 reviews) (~135.02 km from centre)

Kaaterskill Falls

Scenic spot

👍👍 Kaaterskill Falls is a two-stage waterfall on Spruce Creek in the eastern Catskill Mountains of New York, between the hamlets of Haines Falls and Palenville in Greene County. The two cascades total 260 feet (79 m) in height, making Kaaterskill Falls one of the highest waterfalls in New York, and one...

4.90 (75 reviews) (~167.21 km from centre)

Lucy Vincent Beach

Scenic spot

Sandy beach with rock formations & a clothing-optional section; residents only Jun-Sep.

4.90 (64 reviews) (~139.1 km from centre)

Russell Brook Falls

Scenic spot

4.90 (43 reviews) (~223.4 km from centre)

Menemsha Beach

Scenic spot

👍👍 An idyllic day of warm sun, calm seas, and a gentle breeze gave rise to a beautiful clear sunset viewed by many hundreds of enthusiastic visitors. Children playing and laughing in the warm shallow water on the basin side of the jetty. Image shows a young man with his dog waking briskly on the large...

4.90 (34 reviews) (~135.53 km from centre)

Dumbo - Manhattan Bridge View

Scenic spot

Street intersection & well-known selfie spot with the iconic Manhattan Bridge as a backdrop.

4.80 (4.4K reviews) (~152.36 km from centre)

Brenton Point State Park

Park

Open green space along the Atlantic offering ocean views, plus hiking, fishing & picnicking.

4.80 (3.2K reviews) (~87.13 km from centre)

Bow Bridge

Bridge

This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.

4.80 (2.5K reviews) (~147.3 km from centre)

Aquinnah Cliffs Overlook

Scenic spot

Clifftop observation point with sweeping views of the Atlantic & a lighthouse, popular at sunset.

4.80 (2.2K reviews) (~129.68 km from centre)

Gapstow Bridge

Bridge

Ornamental arched bridge over the Pond, with views of Central Park South buildings & Wollman Rink.

4.80 (1.7K reviews) (~147.89 km from centre)

Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River

Scenic spot

Scenic river park with a self-guided museum, fishing, hiking trails & public access for boats.

4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~223.58 km from centre)

Hudson River Waterfront Walkway

Scenic spot

Long, paved riverside cycling & walking path offering dramatic views of the Manhattan skyline.

4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~153.33 km from centre)

Hartshorne Woods Park

Park

Forested park home to WWII-era bunkers, popular for 14 miles of hiking, biking & equestrian trails.

4.80 (1.2K reviews) (~171.74 km from centre)

Raymondskill Falls

Tourist attraction

👍👍 First a warning! On weekends and holidays in the summer you cannot park at the falls lot. You have to park at Milford knob lot and catch the (free) trolley down. Now that that is covered, the falls are a nice hike. The trails are nicely maintained and there are wooden overlooks at the falls. It has...

4.80 (1K reviews) (~204.92 km from centre)

Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook

Park

👍👍 The Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook has a truly spectacular view of Sandy Hook, Raritan Bay and the New York skyline. There are coin operated viewers to get a closer look. You can also sit and relax on the benches and watch the passing ships. This 12-acre site is also a Memorial dedicated to the 14...

4.80 (878 reviews) (~171.67 km from centre)

Skinner State Park

State park

Home to the Summit House, a historic hotel, this park offers hiking trails with scenic river views.

4.80 (831 reviews) (~106.57 km from centre)

The Mall and Literary Walk

Scenic spot

Statues of Shakespeare, Robert Burns & other writers dot this wide promenade shaded by elm trees.

4.80 (499 reviews) (~147.45 km from centre)

High Rocks Vista

Scenic spot

👍👍 Upon entering the park I was admittedly nervous to see the warning signs about copperheads as I’m terrified of snakes. Our two dogs and son were with us so I was concerned more for them. I’m happy to report there were no snake encounters during our hike! There was ample parking in the small lot...

4.80 (488 reviews) (~249.24 km from centre)

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Top rated Scenic spots in Essex, United States