Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

Review & FAQ:

What is the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat adventure?
- Double the fun and take a ride in one of the 1920s coaches pulled by an original steam locomotive, and then hop on the Becky Thatcher riverboat for a slow journey on the Connecticut River.
How long is the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat trip?
- The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat adventure is a two and a half hour trip through the picturesque Connecticut River Valley, called "one of the last great places on Earth" by the Nature Conservancy.
Where does the trip start?
- The trip starts at the 1892 historic Essex Station.
What can you see during the riverboat cruise?
- The train takes you to Deep River Landing, where you board the Becky Thatcher riverboat for a one and a quarter-hour cruise along the Connecticut River. You will pass Goodspeed Opera House, Gillette Castle, and breathtaking landscapes on both sides of the river.
Are there other excursions available?
- The Valley Railroad Company, which operates the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, offers a number of other excursions and adventures on boats or trains, separately or together.

1 Railroad Ave, Essex, Connecticut 06426, Phone: 860-767-0103, Map, Facebook

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