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  1. Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

    The Valley Railroad Company - operating the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat - has been serving the lower Connecticut River Valley since 1971. ... the New England region and all over the world to ride our railroad, relax aboard our riverboat and visit our unique facilities. Calendar of Events. 2024 Event Listings. Click below to purchase ...

  2. Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

    When you arrive at Deep River Landing, your steam train & riverboat excursion continues aboard the multi-deck, Becky Thatcher riverboat for a relaxing 1-1/4-hour cruise along the Connecticut River before returning to Essex Station via steam locomotive. Essex Station is more than a family railroad attraction with a train-themed gift shop.

  3. Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

    By train and by river. Sep 2020 • Family. Essex offers the best of both worlds a train ride along and boat ride on the Connecticut River. We started with a fun ride on the train with a live narration of the trains history and then we climbed aboard the riverboat that was also narrated whimsically with history.

  4. Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

    Our season begins with everyone's favorite tank engine at A Day Out with Thomas™ in late April and early May, and wraps up with the popular North Pole Express trains in November and December. For more information on these and other offerings, visit essexsteamtrain.com or call 800-377-3987. Attractions | Restaurants and Specialty Foods.

  5. ESSEX STEAM TRAIN & RIVERBOAT

    Specialties: The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat is a nostalgic and exciting tourist destination operating live steam trains in the Connecticut River Valley since 1971. Our regular operating season is May through October. In addition to our venerable Steam Train & Riverboat excursion, we operate a Dinner Train (weekends), and special events such as Day Out with Thomas, Your Hand on the Throttle ...

  6. Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

    Essex Steam Train & Riverboat. Take one or both tours in combination for a delightful sightseeing excursion through some of the most scenic areas of Connecticut: scenic train ride in restored railroad cars pulled by a coal-fired locomotive and a ride up the Connecticut River by riverboat. Suggest edits to improve what we show.

  7. Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

    May 3, 2024 - Take one or both tours in combination for a delightful sightseeing excursion through some of the most scenic areas of Connecticut: scenic train ride in restored railroad cars pulled by a coal-fired...

  8. Essex Steam Train and Riverboat profile

    The Essex Steam Train and Riverboat, operated by the Valley Railroad Company, is unusual in offering a train ride that can be combined with a connecting riverboat excursion, providing scenic views of the Connecticut River from both rail and water. ... The Essex Steam Train and Riverboat offer train rides hauled by either steam locomotive 2-8-2 ...

  9. Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Guide

    Apr 26, 2024 - Take one or both tours in combination for a delightful sightseeing excursion through some of the most scenic areas of Connecticut: scenic train ride in restored railroad cars pulled by a coal-fired...

  10. Experiences

    July 12 & 19, 2024. It's time for Tacos, Tequila and Tunes aboard the Tacos & Tequila Cruise! Ride our vintage train pulled by our antique diesel locomotive to our riverboat where you will enjoy a Margarita, a taco bar, other light food and live music. Ticket includes train & boat excursion, (1) Margarita, taco bar, other light food and music.

  11. Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

    Essex Steam Train & Riverboat adventure is perfect for large groups - a beautiful train ride to the docks of the Becky Thatcher riverboat to a relaxing cruise on the Connecticut River and a return train ride back to Essex Station (2.5 hours total time). 2023 Schedule. May 13 - June 18: Saturday & Sundays AND Monday May 29

  12. The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat in Central Connecticut Travel Guide

    The Essex Clipper Dinner Train includes a four-course meal on the 2.5-hour ride through the valley in 1920s Pullman cars. Dinner trains operate on weekends during the excursion season. If you'd ...

  13. North Pole Express

    The Valley Railroad Company One Railroad Avenue P.O. Box 452 Essex, CT 06426 Phone: (860) 767-0103 | (800) 377-3987 FAX: (860) 767-0104 Email: [email protected] Twitter Facebook

  14. 8 Most Idyllic Small Towns In Connecticut

    The Essex Steam Train and Riverboat is a journey that combines a ride on a vintage steam train followed by a scenic cruise aboard a riverboat on the Connecticut River. This excursion provides panoramic views of the countryside and riverbanks. The Connecticut River Museum, located on the waterfront in Essex Village, is dedicated to preserving ...

  15. BB Riverboats: Official Riverboat Cruises

    BB Riverboats is the Official Riverboat Cruise Line of Cincinnati since 1979, offering premier sightseeing, dining, and private event cruises on the scenic Ohio River. Experience Cincinnati like never before aboard one our many themed event and dining cruises - one of Cincinnati's top things to do!'

  16. Turning Basin Riverboat Tours

    Nice calm ride down a real bayou, riding in a true Texas historical tiny river boat, The tour guide will tell you when you are on the tour about where the tiny boats came from, true Texas history, Pleasant day, Captain "SHAGGY" was awesome, very knowledgeable, very affordable and peaceful. lasts right about one hour, call ahead to reserve if your on a tight schedule I recommend.

  17. The Bama Belle Is The Best Riverboat Cruise In Alabama

    The Bama Belle, which is docked at Medeiros Point on the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa, is one of Alabama's most unique water attractions. It's also the city's only paddle wheel riverboat cruise. BamaBelle.org. Unless the Bama Belle is booked for a private event, it operates for the general public on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

  18. Holiday train events at Steamtown

    Holiday Express excursions to Moscow, PA will run on Friday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25. Two trips are offered each day, one from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and one from 1:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Tickets are available through recreation.gov. On Saturday, December 2, Santa Claus will travel by rail aboard the Santa Train to visit Carbondale ...

  19. Taco & Tequila Cruise

    It's time for some Tacos, Tequila and Tunes aboard the Tacos & Tequila Cruise! Ride our vintage train pulled by an antique diesel locomotive to the Becky Thatcher Riverboat where you will enjoy a Margarita, a taco bar and other light food and live music. ... Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Excursions; Details Date: July 12 Time: 6:00 pm - 9:15 ...