LASR.net Homepage




Menu

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.).

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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


Pratt House (c.1732)

Historic house built in sections throughout the 18

Essex, CT Historic Homes

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

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

Things to do near Essex, CT

Lyman Orchards Golf Club -Player

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Wickham Park

Former estate with over 14 acres of ornamental gardens, panoramic view, six-acre wetlands preserve, woodlands and ponds in 2...

Underground Canoe Trips

Lost Park River was buried under Hartford as part of a flood-control project. The tunnels are miles long and spacious. Guided...

Lutz Children's Museum

Children?s arts and science museum with hands-on exhibits, live animals, gift shop, classes, concerts, trips and special even...

H.C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center

70-acre nature center with marked trails, interpretive center, nature library, animal exhibits and gift shop....