ESSEX CT
Just a short drive from nearby Ivoryton CT
Sightseeing
Special train events. Thomas the train in the spring and Christmas Polar Express train ride during the winter. See web site for details and other programs. The boat ride part will travel up the Connecticut River to the historical Haddam Swing Bridge and Good speed Opera House. You will also see Gillette Castle. A beautiful trip during the fall season and you may even get to see a bald eagle.
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Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
1 Railroad AveSpecial train events. Thomas the train in the spring and Christmas Polar Express train ride during the winter. See web site for details and other programs. The boat ride part will travel up the Connecticut River to the historical Haddam Swing Bridge and Good speed Opera House. You will also see Gillette Castle. A beautiful trip during the fall season and you may even get to see a bald eagle.
Museum dock is open to the public. Park and take a walk. You can park on main street or use the public parking lot tucked behind the Essex post office on the right or behind Essex Coffee which is closer to the museum.
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Connecticut River Museum
67 Main StMuseum dock is open to the public. Park and take a walk. You can park on main street or use the public parking lot tucked behind the Essex post office on the right or behind Essex Coffee which is closer to the museum.
River Cruises located at the dock of the Connecticut Museum. See their web site for cruise schedules throughout the year.
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RiverQuest
67 Little Meadow RdRiver Cruises located at the dock of the Connecticut Museum. See their web site for cruise schedules throughout the year.
Food scene
Eat in or dine outside.
Classic American cuisine. Wine bar and tap room in an old historic Inn near the Connecticut River Museum.
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The Griswold Inn
36 Main StEat in or dine outside.
Classic American cuisine. Wine bar and tap room in an old historic Inn near the Connecticut River Museum.
Welcome to Carlson's Landing, a culinary experience overlooking the Connecticut River at the historic Essex Boat Works. Offering an elevated yacht club experience to the dining public.
Enjoy pristine seafood, modern American fare, and craft cocktails seated at our mahogany bar, in our intimate dining room, or on the wrap-around deck in season. Sample our exceptional land and sea menu in a quintessential New England setting at the foot of Main Street in picturesque Essex, Connecticut.
Executive Chef: JP Dillon
Located bend the Connecticut River Museum. Onsite Parking.
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Carlson's Landing
63 Main StWelcome to Carlson's Landing, a culinary experience overlooking the Connecticut River at the historic Essex Boat Works. Offering an elevated yacht club experience to the dining public.
Enjoy pristine seafood, modern American fare, and craft cocktails seated at our mahogany bar, in our intimate dining room, or on the wrap-around deck in season. Sample our exceptional land and sea menu in a quintessential New England setting at the foot of Main Street in picturesque Essex, Connecticut.
Executive Chef: JP Dillon
Located bend the Connecticut River Museum. Onsite Parking.