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| Hotel | GBP* | Distance | Rating |
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| Comfort Inn | £55 | 4.0 mi 6.4 km |
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| Super 8 Old Saybrook | £44 | 4.4 mi 7.1 km |
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| Days Inn Old Saybrook | £49 | 4.5 mi 7.2 km |
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| Heritage Motor Inn | N/A | 4.5 mi 7.3 km |
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| Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Old Saybrook | £41 | 4.7 mi 7.5 km |
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| restaurant | Distance | Rating |
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| Copper Beech Inn | 0.5 mi 0.7 km |
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| Porky Pete's BBQ | 0.7 mi 1.0 km |
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| Centerbrook Pizza Restaurant | 0.8 mi 1.2 km |
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| Thing to Do | Distance | Rating |
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| Olive Oyl's | 0.2 mi 0.3 km |
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| Valley Railroad | 0.8 mi 1.2 km |
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| The Spa of Essex | 0.9 mi 1.5 km |
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| Title | Source |
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| “Essex Steam Train and Riverboat” | PlanetWare.com |
| “Essex Steam Train and Riverboat” | Fodors.com |
| “All aboard for glory days of steam trains” | ExploreNewEngland.com / Boston Globe |
| “Impressionism Flourishes Just Off I-95” | New York Times (free registration required) |
| “Sight Seeing” | AmericanJourneys.com |
| “Essex CT daytrips” | Jeremy Thornton |
| “10 ways to ride the rails” | Boston Globe (free registration required) |
| “Artist's impression of a beautiful life” | Sydney Morning Herald / The Sun-Herald |
| “It's peak time for a scenic railroad ride” | MSNBC.com / Associated Press |
We were in the area in July of this year as part of our fly drive holiday and saw an advert for the train so on the spur of the moment we decided to try it and so glad we did. Purely by luck we arrived at the station about 5 minutes before the train was due to leave -... more
There's a joy to traveling on an authentic steam train that a diesel locomotive just cannot provide. The Essex steam train provides such an authentic experience. It is a great experience if your kid is into trains (e.g. Thomas) or if the kid in you is nostalgic for train travel. The boat ride is a nice addition. It is a... more
We come here every year. Make sure you do the river boat connection. Train ride is just long enough to enjoy and appreciate the old steam train and rail, then allowing you to take the scenic boat ride for an hour. Really fun place. Nice station too. more
My family took a ride on this preserved railway as a way of seeing an area we were unfamiliar with. What a really lovely way to pass a few hours. The steam train has standard seats, pullman seats and an open car. The pullman car and open car are an extra fee, but one I would highly recommend. We love... more
My family & I decided to visit Essex Steam Train & River Boat at the last minute-we had a great weekend. Pro's: The steam engine ride was faboulous and the staff were very friendly. There was plenty to occupy our 7 and 4 year old boys. Tips to enhance your trip: We had booked tickets for the train & boat... more
With a nearly 4 year old rail nut, we decided on going on the train/riverboat combination with the Gillette Castle excursion addition. The 1910 steam train was great - we actually rode 3 different legs - north to the ferry drop for our trip to Gillette Castle, then south to the riverboat, and after that south again back to Essex.... more
What a fantastic way to enjoy the countryside in the most relaxing manner. A perfect way to enjoy a summer or autumn day! more
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