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 Museums1776 inn with an outstanding art collection, riverboat decor, furnished with antiques. 31 rooms with private bath (14 suites, eight with fireplace)
Essex, CT LodgingRide 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 ExcursionsDiscover the natural places that are vital to sustaining Connecticut wildlife, including amphibians reptiles, mammals, bi...
Drama, dance, lectures, and a variety of concerts....
Prestigious craft gallery offers handcraft items on exhibit and for sale, changing exhibits. Tours of pottery and weaving stu...
NASCAR auto racing every Fri. on paved, semi-banked, half-mile oval track; special events....
Cited by the U.S. Dept. of the Interior as possessing 'exceptional architectural interest.' Antique horse-drawn vehicles, 18t...