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Valley Railroad
Essex, CT
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Griswold Inn 0.6 mi 1.0 km 4 of 5 stars
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The Spa of Essex 0.4 mi 0.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Olive Oyl's 0.6 mi 1.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Essex Steam Train and Riverboat 0.8 mi 1.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 9 attractions in Essex
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Traveler Description: Offers a 12-mile scenic ride through the Connecticut River Valley.
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Attraction type: Scenic drive
Activities: Group tours/train

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“Riverboat on the Connecticut River”
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5 of 5 stars
Clark_Kent46   2 contributions
Durham, CT
Nov 7, 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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