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

RiverQuest

Experience the Connecticut River aboard RiverQuest. 90

Essex, CT Cruises

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

Becky Thatcher

Essex, CT Cruises

Pratt House (c.1732)

Historic house built in sections throughout the 18

Essex, CT Historic Homes

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

Things to do near Essex, CT

H.C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center

70-acre nature center with marked trails, interpretive center, nature library, animal exhibits and gift shop....

Days Inn

50 units (three with whirlpool), TV, refrigerator; complimentary beach passes....

Wethersfield Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...

Comfort Inn

69 units (one suite), TV, refrigerator, coffeemaker, microwave, exercise room, shuttle service....

Hilton Garden Inn Hartford North

157 guest rooms (one suite, five junior suites), rest., lounge, TV, refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, health club, I pool...