Ivoryton, which is actually part of Essex, located in Middlesex County, took its name from the ivory industry set up here by the Comstock family, who imported tusks to be shaped into covers for piano and organ keys. Today people come to Ivoryton for the Ivoryton Playhouse, which stages excellent productions of dramatic and music works.

Designated one of the 40 "Last Great Places" by The Nature Conservancy, the Lower Connecticut River Valley is a wonderful region to see and explore.

Recreation activities available in the area include golf, fishing, horseback riding, biking and of course skiing.

Area attractions include Essex Steam Train and Riverboat Ride, Mystic Marine Life Aquarium, Mystic Seaport, Gillette Castle State Park, and Jonathan Edwards Winery.