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Popular Things To Do | Other Things To Do Tips | All Tips (5) Essex has 8 parades a year. The biggest is Groundhog Day (with Essex Ed or Essex Edna). Everyone grabs a pot and pan, clangs them together, marchs down main street- then march to the Griswold Inn and the Black Seal. Another big one is the "Burning of the Ships Parade" (celebrating the 1814 British raid that left 29 ships burning in the harbor). Leave a Comment Address: main street Essex
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This is where I like to eat my lunch or just go chill and relax. Quite lovely every season. There are many varietys of trees here too which are all labeled and mapped. Great kayaking too in the coves with good currents Leave a Comment
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At the Essex Railroad Station, there are many antique steam engines to look at. There are also excursions available. The train ride is a 12-mile trip along the Connecticut River Valley. At the other end, there is a Connecticut River Cruise. Unfortunately, we could not go on this excursion because of time constraints. But it definitely seems like this is a must do. Pictured below is an engine at the Essex Railroad Station. Leave a Comment
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The Connecticut River Museum is a small museum located on the riverfront in Essex, CT. You can see all sorts of things from their docks, and learn about the history of the river and it's peoples inside. It includes family-friendly exibits for all ages.
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This is a MUST-DO for anyone vistiting Essex or anyone interested in Rail Travel. Not only is it fun for the whole family, but it is great for anyone because it is so convienent, informative, and fun!
The train runs 4 times per day during the summer and the boat 3 times. I highly suggest you ride both together, because they complement each other and you can get back on the train after the booat tour. I would also highly suggest investing ($5.00 extre per person) in the Parlour Car, as the seats are much bigger, they swiver, and there is really cheap drink service!
There is no eating on the train, but you can eat on the boat and there is even a snack bar. Of course there is a sandwich place at the station, as well as a sort of outdoor museum of the various train cars. Overall it is great place to visit and is loads of fun! Address: One Railroad Avenue, P.O. Box 452 • Essex, CT 0642Phone: (860) 767-0103Directions: Take Route 9 South to Exit 3 (Essex) At the end of the ramp, take a right Valley Railroad is on the left(across from the Sunoco Station)Website: http://www.essexsteamtrain.com/ Other Contact: Brochre download: http://www.ess
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