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Essex, Connecticut

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    Shad Festival - Essex - Celebrate the state's fish with demonstrations on boning, cooking, fly-tying, casting, children's crafts, talks, films and exhibits, on the history, c ... more on Shad Festival


Attractions and Upcoming Events

RiverQuest

Experience the Connecticut River aboard RiverQuest. 90

Essex, CT Cruises

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

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

Howard Johnson Express

32 units, TV....

Wadsworth Falls State Park

Spend a day in the mist of the waterfall or an fall day hiking or biking on the trails. Picnic areas, swimming, fishing....

Tumble Brook Country Club -Blue Nines 2 & 3

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days...

Lyman Orchards Golf Club -Player

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Bird-In-Hand

Former tavern, 1731 center chimney Colonial furnished with antiques, perennial gardens. Four rooms (one efficiency, three wit...