Essex Steam Train and Riverboat is on track to make a meaningful difference in our state. Throughout the month of August, it's hosting a fundraiser called "Dog Days of Summer" that benefits animal ...

Connecticut’s Essex Steam Train & Riverboat have announced a fundraiser for the month of August called “Dog Days of Summer,” according to the organization, and it’s aimed at helping shelter dogs.

Tickets for the Essex Steam Train North Pole Express are on sale now. The train ride offers a “magical nighttime journey to the North Pole” where children and families can celebrate the spirit of the ...

RIVER VALLEY, ESSEX, CONNECTICUT IS QUAINT WITH A POPULATION THAT HOVERS AROUND 7000. IT IS JAM PACKED WITH HISTORY AND WITH VIEWS LIKE THIS. A PERFECT PLACE TO SOAK IN THAT NEW ENGLAND CHARM. TODAY, ...

The Connecticut River bridge alone is worth the fare, especially when the surrounding hills are dressed in October’s finest. Mystic and New London make excellent stops if you want to hop off and ...