Best Essex Steam Train Day Trips & Things to Do

Take a 12-mile journey through Connecticut's pristine wilderness on this popular steam train that takes passengers through the Connecticut River Valley - a destination in which The Nature Conservancy of the United States named one of "40 Last Great Places" in the Western Hemisphere. Essex Steam Train's vintage station dates back to 1892 and the Valley Railroad began being used for passenger and freight in 1971. Hear about the history of the railroad while you view the charming New England scenery! It also has a riverboat connection.