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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All Restaurants in Essexrestaurant Distance Rating Black Seal Seafood Grille 0.4 mi 0.6 km
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