Essex

The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

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.

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Things to Do in Essex

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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A place to slow down.

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

Pratt House (c.1732)

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

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Let the road decide.

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

RiverQuest

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Connecticut River Museum

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

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

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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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Griswold Inn

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

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