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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

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

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

Phelps-Hatheway House

Built for Loyalist Shem Burbank in 1761, the house later belonged to Oliver Phelps, a land developer instrumental in opening ...

The National Theatre of the Deaf

Tony Award-winning ensemble performs in sign and spoken language with performances in various locations...

Fish Family Farm Creamery & Dairy Farm

One of four dairy farms in Connecticut that milk cows, pasteurize and bottle own milk. Self-guided tours. Make ice cream on ...

National Iwo Jima Memorial Monument

40-foot monument depicts in bronze and granite the sacrifice and courage displayed by Americans in one of the greatest battle...

Tolland Historical Society

1856 Old Tolland County Jail Museum, a stone and iron stronghold with 32 original cells, in use until 1968. 1892 Warden's Hom...