Take one or both tours in combination for a delightful sightseeing excursion through some of the most scenic areas of Connecticut: scenic train ride in restored railroad cars pulled by a coal-fired locomotive and a ride up the Connecticut River by riverboat.
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Attraction type: Scenic railway; Group tour/boat
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- 1 Oct 2009 "Very good way to spend an afternoon"
- 4 Jul 2009 "Beautiful way to pass a summer afternoon"
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At the foot of Main, on the waterfront, in beautiful historic Essex, the Connecticut River Museum is a jewel of a museum. Explore New England history, learn about the river and its inhabitants, now...
Attraction type: Maritime museum; Other; Speciality museum
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The Spa of Essex, an elite and elegant day spa, sits on three secluded acres just a short walk from the Essex Village. The Spa of Essex offers more than simply treatments, they promise an experience! Escape, relax and renew.
Attraction type: Spa
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- 16 Nov 2009 "Total relaxation"
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Offers a 12-mile scenic ride through the Connecticut River Valley.
Attraction type: Scenic drive
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Home of one of the area's original settlers, William Pratt.
Attraction type: Historic home
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Try Olive Oyl's on your visit to Essex. Sandwiches with creative names and tastes to match fill the bulk of the menu but there are always an number of other options from salads to complete dinners.
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Shop selling Christmas collectibles all year long.
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