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Valley Railroad

Essex, CT
Engine # 40
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Train Station
Boat Ride
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Ranked #4 of 6 attractions in Essex
4.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Description: Offers a 12-mile scenic ride through the Connecticut River Valley.
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Cheshire, Connecticut
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“great ride”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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kids were excited the entire time on a nice day. great staff. More

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New Haven CT
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“A Fun Day”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

A great way to spend some time with the train lovers (or not!) that you know. My four year old grandson loves this place. More

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Durham, CT
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Riverboat on the Connecticut River”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2007
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This is a must do when you are in Connecticut. We had three generations of our family riding a steam train and a riverboat for a delightful afternoon at a very reasonable cost. Lots of fun. More

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