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Essex, Connecticut

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RiverQuest

Experience the Connecticut River aboard RiverQuest. 90

Essex, CT Cruises

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


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

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

Things to do near Essex, CT

Mark Twain Hostel

Comfortable sleeping arrangements with fully equipped kitchen, common rooms, laundry facilities. 24-hours access. $48, major ...

Academy Hall Museum

1803 academy where sea captains learned the theory of navigation. Displays of artifacts, photographs, period rooms; changing ...

Courtyard By Marriott-Hartford/Windsor

149 units (12 suites), rest., lounge, TV, health club, whirlpool, I pool....

Riverwind Inn B&B

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

Daniel Benton Homestead (c.1720)

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