Diamonds & Rust new work space is 5 minute drive straight off the highway! 

Coming from Gloucester on Rt 133  - our shop is in the dark green building in the first cluster of shops heading into town.

PARKING - 

There are a few spots directly in front of the shop - otherwise there is street parking or parking at the municipal lot by Woodman's and the Town Hall. Don’t worry it is only a short 5 minute walk through town with beautiful Marsh views!

 

TRAILS - 

Cox Reservation - trail out to the river ( great swim + picnic spot ) 

Cogswell Grant - historical house + meadow leading to the river ( also a great swim + picnic spot ) https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/cogswells-grant/

Agassiz Rock - rocky uphill woods hike to some HUGE boulders!

Manchester Essex Woods - https://mect.org

 

EXPERIENCE - 

Essex Ship Building Museum - the heart and soul of Essex - https://www.essexshipbuilding.org

Cape Ann Stand Up Paddle - guided paddle boarding tours   https://capeannsup.com

Essex River Cruise https://essexcruises.com 

Fishing Charter https://www.agawamboatcharters.com

EAT - 

The Mill - coffee, sandwiches and pre made meals ( grab and go to the Cox Reservation for a picnic with a view ) https://www.themillessex.com

Riversbend - wood fired pizza - https://riversbendessex.com 

CK Pearl - https://ckpearl.com

Great Marsh Brewery - https://www.thegreatmarsh.com

Woodmans - https://www.woodmans.com

Farnhams - http://www.jtfarnhams.com

Utopia Farm Stand - 1 Atwater Ave. ( Essex / Manchester line - off of exit 50 coming into Essex )

The Farm - https://www.farmbargrille.com

Village Creamery - Ice Cream! https://villagecreameryessex.com

 

PLACES STAY - 

Cedar Hill Farm Bed and Breakfast - cedarhillfarmbnb.com

Shea’s Riverside Inn - sheasinn.com

SHOPPING IN ESSEX - 

Diamonds & Rust - 1 Southern Ave  - For the love of Coastal New England. The shop is curated with vintage furniture, home goods and clothing that’s a bit worn in, weather-beaten and a bit salty like the rugged people of New England.

MUZIO - 55 John Wise Ave 3,500 square foot barn filled with consigned furniture  

Andrew Spindler - 163 Main Street- an eclectic collection of antiques spindlerantiques.com

Main Street Antiques - 44 Main Street -  three floors filled to the brim with old stuff.

Howard’s Flying Dragon - 136 Main Street 

Caus . Creative - Design Studio and Shop - 165 Main Street 

Cape Ann SUP - Stand Up Paddle Board + Surf Shop 

Pon - Contemporary Home Wares 164 Main St.

In Home Design Center 117 Eastern Ave

Sea Meadow Gifts - 7 Main St

We Dream In Colour - 166 Main St

Found - Design Studio and Shop - 67 Main St

Perim Lang Antiques - 18 Eastern Ave