Essex

Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

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…

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Things to Do in Essex

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Griswold Inn

1776 inn with an outstanding art collection, riverboat decor, furnished with antiques. 31 rooms with…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Becky Thatcher

Includes hour-long cruise aboard the Becky Thatcher to enjoy the view of the Connecticut River…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Historic Villages of Essex

The historic villages of Essex (Centerbrook, Essex & Ivroyton) situated on the west bank of…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Pratt House (c.1732)

Historic house built in sections throughout the 18th-century. Vernacular architecture with period furnishings, herb garden.

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

RiverQuest

Experience the Connecticut River aboard RiverQuest. 90-minute daytime cruise Essex Harbor and the lower Connecticut…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Connecticut River Museum

Housed in an 1878 Steamboat Dock warehouse located on the waterfront, the museum tells the…

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