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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

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

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

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

Pratt House (c.1732)

Historic house built in sections throughout the 18

Essex, CT Historic Homes


Things to do near Essex, CT

Baymont Inn & Suites

104 units (11 suites), TV, pets; airport shuttle service....

Military Historians Museum

The largest collection of American military uniforms in the country. Unit crest insignia, vehicles from World War II Weasel t...

The Goodwin Hotel

124 units (11 suites, some bi-level), rest., lounge, valet garage parking, TV, health facilities....

Hotel Plainville

107 units (two suites), rest., lounge, ent., TV, a/c, coffeemaker, pets, fitness room, O pool....

Residence Inn by Marriott

96 suites (some with fireplaces), fully equipped kitchen, TV, pets; health club, O pool, sports court....