oin us for a 2+ hour ride on the train and riverboat along the Connecticut River Valley and on the Connecticut River as we explore the beauty of our natural surroundings in summer with Ranger Russ as our tour guide! Keep an eye out for wildlife along the way!

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat’s 2 1/2-hour journey begins at the historic 1892 Essex Station for a 12-mile, narrated round-trip into the heart of the unspoiled Connecticut River Valley. The steam locomotive pulls vintage coaches through the quintessential New England towns of Deep River and Chester.

All aboard the elegant Essex Clipper for a 4-course meal served in beautifully restored 1920’s Pullman diners pulled by a vintage diesel locomotive.