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Essex, Connecticut

  • Becky Thatcher

    Includes hour-long cruise aboard the Becky Thatcher to enjoy the view of the Connecticut River shoreline. Passengers change from steam train to riverboat at Deep River Landing....
    Becky Thatcher
  • RiverQuest

    Experience the Connecticut River aboard RiverQuest. 90-minute daytime cruise Essex Harbor and the lower Connecticut River, eagle cruises, and educational expeditions available....
    RiverQuest

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Historic Villages of Essex

The historic villages of Essex (Centerbrook, Essex & Ivroyton)

Essex, CT Historic Districts

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


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

RiverQuest

Experience the Connecticut River aboard RiverQuest. 90

Essex, CT Cruises

Things to do near Essex, CT

American Clock & Watch Museum

Permanent exhibit on the history of Connecticut clockmaking and the Industrial Revolution, housed in an 1801 mansion. Largest...

Hampton Inn Hartford/Airport

110 rooms (three suites), TV, fitness center, sauna, I pool; airport shuttle....

Hilton Garden Inn

150 rooms (six suites), rest., lounge with fireplace, TV, coffeemaker, microwave, refrigerator, health club, I pool....

William Benton Museum of Art

Connecticut's state art museum offers changing fine art exhibits. Museum shop and cafe....

Brianna's Guest House

Queen Anne Victorian home located in an historic district. Five rooms (1 suite), some with private bath, TV....