Essex

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Griswold Inn

1776 inn with an outstanding art collection, riverboat decor, furnished with antiques. 31 rooms with private bath (14 suites, eight with fireplace), rest., lounge, ent.

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Things to Do in Essex

Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride

Ride in 1920's coaches pulled by an authentic steam locomotive. Then, board the river boat…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Connecticut River Museum

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

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

RiverQuest

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Pratt House (c.1732)

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Historic Villages of Essex

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Becky Thatcher

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

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