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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


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

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

Things to do near Essex, CT

Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts

Professional performing arts center presenting 40 performances ranging from Broadway musicals to symphony orchestras, world m...

New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park

Farm and exotic animals, wildlife, trail system, pond, weather station and gardens; changing exhibits on science, natural his...

Gallery on the Green

Houses two galleries, sculpture garden and gift shop in a 250-year-old building....

Riverwind Inn B&B

Restored 1854 home, furnished with antiques and numerous common rooms. Eight rooms, private bath, a/c....

The Norma Terris Theatre

Developing new musicals in an intimate nationally acclaimed theater....