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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.).

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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

Pratt House (c.1732)

Historic house built in sections throughout the 18

Essex, CT Historic Homes

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

Things to do near Essex, CT

Old State House

Oldest State House in the nation. Restored 1796 National Historic Landmark. An interactive audio tour explores the historic r...

Real Art Ways

Presenter of new and innovative art: visual art exhibitions in 4 galleries, nightly film screenings, concerts, performances, ...

Daniel Benton Homestead (c.1720)

Colonial cape (c.1720) with unusual architectural details, original paneling and period furnishings....

Livingston Balloon Co.

Hot-air balloon tours including champagne charter flights over the Farmington River Valley, weather permitting. Reservations...