Essex

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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.

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Things to Do in Essex

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Historic Villages of Essex

The historic villages of Essex (Centerbrook, Essex & Ivroyton) situated on the west bank of…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Pratt House (c.1732)

Historic house built in sections throughout the 18th-century. Vernacular architecture with period furnishings, herb garden.

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

RiverQuest

Experience the Connecticut River aboard RiverQuest. 90-minute daytime cruise Essex Harbor and the lower Connecticut…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Connecticut River Museum

Housed in an 1878 Steamboat Dock warehouse located on the waterfront, the museum tells the…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride

Ride in 1920's coaches pulled by an authentic steam locomotive. Then, board the river boat…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Griswold Inn

1776 inn with an outstanding art collection, riverboat decor, furnished with antiques. 31 rooms with…

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