Essex Steam Train and Riverboat1 Railroad Avenue (off Route 9)Essex, CT 06426 860-767-0103, 800-377-3987 www.essexsteamtrain.com www.facebook.com/essexsteamtrain FunInNewEngland Rating: (0 votes) Type: Tours Status: Seasonal Dates: Early May to Late October (also Christmas Specials) Parking: Private lot (Free) GPS Coordinates: 41.35130, -72.40568 2.5 hour tour includes a steam locomotive ride from Essex Station to Deep River landing then a 1.25 hour riverboat ride on the Connecticut River aboard the Becky Thatcher, then a return ride on the steam train. Some tours offer a hike to Gillette Castle. Main entrance is off of Route 154 on Railroad Avenue, but main parking lot is on Plains Road (Route 153) Get map or directions from Google Maps, Yahoo Maps, Bing Maps, or Mapquest Rate it yourself Submit your own review |