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Experience the Connecticut River aboard RiverQuest. 90-minute daytime cruise Essex Harbor and the lower Connecticut River, eagle cruises, and educational expeditions available.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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

Pratt House (c.1732)

Historic house built in sections throughout the 18

Essex, CT Historic Homes

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

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

Gustine's Cottage

One cottage, swimming on Lake Pocotopaug, boating, fishing. Weekly rates....

William Benton Museum of Art

Connecticut's state art museum offers changing fine art exhibits. Museum shop and cafe....

East Hartford Golf Club

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

Hillside Motel

16 units (four efficiencies), TV, a/c....

View Point Balloon Rides

Hot-air balloon rides over the picturesque country settings of central and eastern Connecticut. Small or large groups, or a r...