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 MuseumsRide 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 Excursions47 units (22 two-room suites), TV, a/c, sauna, O pool; complimentary airport shuttle....
Champagne hot-air balloon flights over the Farmington River Valley and other areas. Balloon and B&B packages available....
Whimsical, one-of-a-kind rooms filled with hands-on play and learning, for kids ages 1 to 8 and their grown-ups....
Twelve annual exhibitions, lectures, workshops, readings and performances....
Library and museum in historic setting featuring Native American artifacts, mounted birds, rare American antique furniture, s...