Essex Steam Train and Riverboat was established after the Civil War, two coal-fired locomotives now pull restored railroad cars as the visitor travels north from Essex Station, through the towns of Deep River and Chester where meadows, farms, a millpond with waterfall, and bridges make scenic the journey along the Connecticut River near Deep River. The Becky Thatcher, the Silver Star and the Cross Rip cruise up the Connecticut River, from Deep River to East Haddam.
Location:
PO Box 452, Railroad Avenue, Essex Connecticut 06426
Telephone
860-767-0103 Toll Free: 800-377-3987
Other Transportation nearby:
(Haddam) American Cruise Lines
(Bridgeport) Bridgeport to Port Jefferson, NY Ferry
(Haddam) Camelot Cruises
(Chester) Chester Airport
(Cheshire) Chester/Hadlyme Ferry
(Danielson) Danielson Airport
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02/21 Coming to The Essex area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
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