Essex, Connecticut

Becky Thatcher
Includes hour-long cruise aboard the Becky Thatcher to enjoy the view of the Connecticut River shoreline. Passengers change from steam train to riverboat at Deep River Landing....
Becky Thatcher
RiverQuest
Experience the Connecticut River aboard RiverQuest. 90-minute daytime cruise Essex Harbor and the lower Connecticut River, eagle cruises, and educational expeditions available....
RiverQuest

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Pratt House (c.1732)

Historic house built in sections throughout the 18

Essex, CT Historic Homes

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

Historic Villages of Essex

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

Essex, CT Historic Districts

Becky Thatcher

Essex, CT Cruises

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

Things to do near Essex, CT

Angel's Watch Inn B&B

Stately Federal style house (c.1880) rich in history with private park-like yard. Five rooms, private bath, fireplace, TV, re...

New England Air Museum

Largest aviation museum in the Northeastern U.S. 80 aircraft featured in three display buildings, exhibits, films, gift shop....

Eden

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Allegra Farm & Horse-Drawn Carriage & Sleigh Museum

Experience a working livery stable as it was in the 1800s. Antique carriages in Coach House. Hay and sleigh rides, country ca...

Minnechaug Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 5 days...