Day 1
Join us for a peaceful ride on an historic paddlewheel riverboat! This beautiful lake on the Connecticut and Massachusetts border has the longest name of any place in the United States, Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg! After this relaxing cruise, we will head over to the most popular all-you-can-eat restaurant in the state of Rhode Island, Wright’s Farm, where you will enjoy their renowned family-style dinner and gift shop. After Dinner we will check into hour hotel around 8.00PM
Day 2
After breakfast at hotel
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat’s 2 1/2-hour train and riverboat or 1 hour train only journeys begins at the historic 1892 Essex Station for a 12-mile, narrated round-trip into the heart of the unspoiled Connecticut River Valley. The steam locomotive pulls vintage coaches through the quintessential New England towns of Deep River and Chester. A natural highlight is the undeveloped Selden Neck State Park, accessible only by boat. Essex Steam Train offers unique access to several coves and preserves, immersing passengers in an on-board eco-excursion. The train travels near the tidal wetlands of Pratt Cove and Chester Creek — bountiful, natural habitats for birds including Cormorants, Ducks, Swans, Greenland Geese, Blue Heron, Egrets, and Red-winged Blackbirds. In February and March, the majestic Bald Eagle is the star of the show when it migrates south to the Connecticut River Valley from Canada and Maine.
At Deep River Landing, passengers are escorted onto the Becky Thatcher riverboat for a 11/4– hour cruise along the Connecticut River. The visual serenity of the river valley is on full display from Becky‘s multiple decks. The deep water, coves, inlets, marshes, wildlife, and rocky shoreline are, all at once, simply breathtaking!
Just as impressive are the historic sites, including Gillette Castle, Goodspeed Opera House and the Haddam Swing Bridge. Upon Becky‘s return to Deep River Landing, the steam train welcomes passengers for the return trip back to Essex Station.
Bus Stop
8.45 AM Popeyes - 360 Baychester Ave (on Baychester Ave) (Drop off at Edson Ave & Bartow Ave)
Price of trip will be posted later in 2024.
