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

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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

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


RiverQuest

Experience the Connecticut River aboard RiverQuest. 90

Essex, CT Cruises

Pratt House (c.1732)

Historic house built in sections throughout the 18

Essex, CT Historic Homes

Things to do near Essex, CT

Ivoryton Playhouse

Year-round professional theater featuring musicals, comedies and drama....

Goodspeed Opera House Tour

30-minute tour of historic Victorian theater built in 1876 by shipping magnate William Goodspeed....

Oliver Ellsworth Homestead

Ellsworth was a famous Revolutionary patriot, jurist, statesman, and one of the framers of the U.S. Constitution. His house b...

Great Day Trips to Connecticut's Critical Habitats

Discover the natural places that are vital to sustaining Connecticut wildlife, including amphibians reptiles, mammals, bi...

Copper Beech Inn

Elegant 1890 country inn with award-winning restaurant serving French cuisine, traditional and antique furnishings. 13 rooms,...