Essex Attractions

Essex (pop. 6,000), once a prosperous shipbuilding community in the early 1800s, still maintains many of its historic buildings from this time period. The first American warship, "Oliver Cromwell" was built here.

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The Connecticut River Museum presents displays related to the history of water vessels on the Connecticut River. Steamboats, shipbuilding, the first submarine, and other related artifacts are featured here, as well as changing exhibits.

Address: Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main Street, Essex, CT 06426-1150, United States
Phone: 1 (860) 767-8269, Fax: 1 (860) 767-7028

Hours:

9am-5pm; Sun: 10am-5pm; Sat: 10am-5pm

Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)

Guides: Guided tour available as optional extra.

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This combination train ride and riverboat cruise includes a 12 mile ride on a restored steam train, followed by a 1 1/2 hour cruise on the Connecticut River. The cruise is optional, with all but the last train of the day connecting with the cruise boat.

Address: The Valley Railroad Company, One Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT 06426, United States
Phone: 1 (860) 767-0103, Fax: 1 (860) 767-0104

Hours:

May 22 to June 27: am-am; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

September 3 to September 26: am-am; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu

September 30 to October 25: am-am; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Tue, Wed

Tips: Trains depart every 90 minutes. Special services cost extra. Prices include train only. Steam Train Only 11:00 am / 12:30 pm / 2:00 pm / 3:30 pm

Parking: Free

Facilities: Gift shop

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Essex Attractions

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