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 ExcursionsHoused 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 Museums1776 inn with an outstanding art collection, riverboat decor, furnished with antiques. 31 rooms with private bath (14 suites, eight with fireplace)
Essex, CT LodgingA 22-acre park with 1840 house and 1826 brick barn contain period artifacts. Site of Connecticut's first Christmas tree....
144 units, TV, pets....
11-acre park with four acres of wetland; home to nearly 600 painted turtles, fish and other animals and plants. Observation a...
1914 Stein and Goldstein hand-carved merry-go-round with 36 jumper horses and 12 stander horses; band organ is a 1925 Wurlitz...
100 units, TV, pets, O pool, children stay for free....