The historic villages of Essex (Centerbrook, Essex & Ivroyton)
Essex, CT Historic DistrictsRide 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 ExcursionsHoused 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 MuseumsOver 30 gardens on four acres with unusual rock landscaping. Guided tours, available for special events, most plants in the g...
You've got it ALL in the Riverfront Parks! Riverfront Plaza, Riverside Park, Charter Oak Landing, Great River Park...
Petting zoo (daily, Apr.-Dec..). Pony rides, tractor and horse hay rides, seasonal events. Pavilion for special occasions....
16 units (five efficiencies), TV, playground....
NASCAR auto racing every Fri. on paved, semi-banked, half-mile oval track; special events....