EXPERIENCES

Valentine’s Day Dinner Train

February 12, 13,14, 15

Treat your Valentine to a special 2.5 hour dining excursion aboard the Essex Clipper Dinner Train!  The romance of rails and vintage train cars will set the scene for a memorable expression of your affection.  Appetizers will be served as you begin your journey with us before you feast on your choice of Steak au Poivre, Potato & Crab Crusted Salmon, Chicken Rollatini or Butternut Squash Ravioli as your main course. Be sure to indulge yourself with one of our special desserts delivered to your table, and a glass of champagne from our full service bar. Mouthwatering confections from Fascia’s Chocolates are our Valentine treat for you.

Eagle Flyer Winter Wildlife Excursions

February 16 & 17

We invite you to take a front-row seat to the beauty of winter wildlife in the Connecticut River Valley! Join us this February for a two-hour scenic excursion through the Connecticut River Valley, led by our resident wildlife expert. Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating insights and be alerted to any bird or animal sightings as they appear.

PREMIUM EXPERIENCES

2025 Hand on the Throttle

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about and actually operate a full size steam locomotive! Registrants receive home study materials covering railroad and steam locomotive safety as well as basic steam locomotive theory and operation.