Located in Essex, Connecticut, the small village of Centerbrook is home to the Essex Steamtrain. A train ride will take you along the Connecticut River and offer you views of meadows, waterfalls and creeks. The wetlands along the way are home to geese, swans and other species of birds. If you are planning a trip to the area, the following nearby hotels are a sample of the wide selection that awaits.
The Copper Beech Inn is located along the Long Island Sound Shoreline. Just east of Centerbrook, the hotel features an on-site restaurant called "Brasserie Pip." For nature enthusiasts, Hammonassett State Park is located nearby, enabling you to go hiking, biking or boating. If you are interested in shopping, designer outlet stores and antique shops are 15 minutes away. Should you become interested in a change of scenery, take a trip to the nearby villages of Chester and Old Lyme.
The Comfort Inn is located approximately three miles from Centerbrook and features 120 rooms. Begin your day with a complimentary breakfast, after which you can head to the Connecticut River Museum or the Mystic Aquarium. The hotel's close proximity to Amtrak trains and the Groton-New London Airport facilitates your transportation needs. If you are in the mood for shopping, the Clinton Crossing Outlets are seven miles from the hotel, a few miles away from Stonington Vineyards. Leave the pets at home before booking this Old Saybrook hotel.
With 80 rooms and suites, the Saybrook Point Inn & Spa offers various vacation packages. Harvey's Beach is a five-minute drive from the property and the hotel's front desk offers guests parking passes. If you are the betting type, you can visit the Mohegan Sun Indian Casino, located 30 minutes away from the hotel. For the children, the Children's Museum of Southern Connecticut is a mere 20 minutes away and the Saybrook Mini Golf Facility is just next door.
Located in Deep River, Connecticut, the Riverwind Inn is just three miles north of Centerbrook. With fewer than 10 rooms as of 2011, this bed and breakfast provides guests with a less crowded stay. Guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast on mornings and free sherry anytime they wish. The Goodspeed Opera House and Normal Terris Theater are located nearby, granting guests access to local plays and shows. The Deep River Center provides for your shopping needs, and the Connecticut River Museum holds numerous exhibits on the history of the Connecticut River.
