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Essex, Connecticut

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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 train (May-Oct.)

Essex, CT Excursions

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


Historic Villages of Essex

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

Essex, CT Historic Districts

Things to do near Essex, CT

Academy Hall Museum

1803 academy where sea captains learned the theory of navigation. Displays of artifacts, photographs, period rooms; changing ...

Pleasant Valley Schoolhouse

1862 onek-room schoolhouse houses the town's historical artifacts....

Hurst Farm Country Store & Greenhouses

36-acre farm with an old-fashioned country store with locally made products, gift baskets. In the fall, hay rides, pumpkins, ...

Smyth's Trinity Farm

Working dairy farm that pasteurizes and bottles its milk, tour dairy barn and farm store, guided tours by appt....