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

Attractions and Upcoming Events


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

Pratt House (c.1732)

Historic house built in sections throughout the 18

Essex, CT Historic Homes

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

Things to do near Essex, CT

The National Theatre of the Deaf

Tony Award-winning ensemble performs in sign and spoken language with performances in various locations...

Chester/Hadlyme Ferry

Selden III , a ferry that crosses the scenic Connecticut River near Gillette Castle State Park, carries 8 to 9 cars per trip ...

Burlington State Fish Hatchery

Fish production facility where 118,000 pounds of trout and salmon are raised each year to stock state waters; hiking trails i...

The Children's Museum

Hands-on exhibits teach young children about science and nature. Live animals, energetic programs, astronomy and laser shows,...

Motel 6

144 units, TV, pets....