Essex Steam Train and Riverboat

  • 1 Railroad Ave., Essex, CT 06426
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Size: 154 x 38

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Phone:

+1 800 377 3987, 1 (860) 767-010

Website:

www.essexsteamtrain.com

Take a ride on a steam locomotive from the 1920s, chugging along the river to the hamlet of Deep River. The excursion takes about an hour. It can be combined with a cruise on a Mississippi-style riverboat (named Becky ... more on Frommers

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The dinner on the dinner train was wonderful-the atmosphere, the service and the food were great. more on TripAdvisor

Overall an unplanned but thoroughly enjoyable way to spend an afternoon. more on TripAdvisor

In fact on another day we were passing through just at the end of the day as the engine was being cooled down for the day and the staff were happy for us to just have another look at Engine 97. more on TripAdvisor

Once at the park we enjoyed a picnic lunch that I had packed and then made our way to the Castle. more on TripAdvisor

It is a relaxing hour and a half on the Connecticut river. more on TripAdvisor

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We had a great ride to the "North Pole" with a group. Had a great time, singing and dancing with Sammy Snowflake! Had the best hot chocolate and wonderful evening ... more on TripAdvisor

I booked the car with the swivel seats and was very pleased. You really feel like you've travelled back in time! The commentary was interesting and the waitress service made me feel like I'd had a gre ... more on TripAdvisor

We were very disappointed with the Polar Express this year and will not go again. We went with 3 other families and had a reservation (which usually means you hold the spot!) We made these reservation ... more on TripAdvisor

The title says it all. Relaxing, peaceful little train :) more on TripAdvisor

I went with my family to celebrate my aunts 52 birthday on the fright train, we where a group of 19. I was excited because I had never been to this place. One of men who tells you to get on knew how l ... more on TripAdvisor

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