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Housed in an 1878 Steamboat Dock warehouse located on the waterfront, the museum tells the Connecticut River Valley story in four galleries, with a working reproduction of the American Turtle, America?s first submarine. Gift shop.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Historic Villages of Essex

The historic villages of Essex (Centerbrook, Essex & Ivroyton)

Essex, CT Historic Districts

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride

Ride in 1920's coaches pulled by an authentic steam locomotive. Then, board the river boat Becky Thatcher and cruise along the Connecticut River. Gift shop, snack shop, special events. Dinner train (May-Oct.)

Essex, CT Excursions

Connecticut River Museum

Housed in an 1878 Steamboat Dock warehouse located on the waterfront, the museum tells the Connecticut River Valley story in four galleries, with a working reproduction of the American Turtle, America?

Essex, CT Museums

Griswold Inn

1776 inn with an outstanding art collection, riverboat decor, furnished with antiques. 31 rooms with private bath (14 suites, eight with fireplace)

Essex, CT Lodging

Pratt House (c.1732)

Historic house built in sections throughout the 18

Essex, CT Historic Homes

Things to do near Essex, CT

Hill-Stead Museum

National Historic Landmark. Colonial Revival style house (1901) set on 150 acres with sunken garden. Collection of French Imp...

Siesta Motel

41 units (ten efficiencies), TV, a/c....

Wesley Inn & Suites

41 units (some suites with kitchenette), TV...

Buttolph-Williams House (c.1710)

This 18th-century "mansion house" is the best restored house of its period in the area. Hewn overhang and small casement wind...