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The historic villages of Essex (Centerbrook, Essex & Ivroyton) situated on the west bank of the Connecticut River offer Art, Antiques, Boutiques, Fine Shops, Museums, Marinas, Inns, and Restaurants.

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

Historic Villages of Essex

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

Essex, CT Historic Districts

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

Things to do near Essex, CT

Liberty Inn

22 rooms, TV, microwave, refrigerator, a/c....

Buttolph-Williams House (c.1710)

This 18th-century "mansion house" is the best restored house of its period in the area. Hewn overhang and small casement wind...

Ancient Burying Ground of Hartford

Final resting place of Revolutionary War soldiers and 17th-century settlers including African-Americans and Hartford's founde...

Residence Inn By Marriott

12 executive penthouse suites, 12 two-bedroom suites, 72 studio suites, most with fireplace; kitchen, TV, pets, O pool, O whi...

Avon Old Farms Hotel

Elegant country hotel furnished with period reproductions and antiques. 160 rooms (two suites), rest., pub, TV, health club, ...