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Conway Scenic Railroad

38 Norcross Circle North Conway, NH 03860 Phone: 603-356-5251 Toll-Free: 800-232-5251

Enjoy old-fashioned train rides, all departing from the 1874 Victorian Station in the heart of North Conway Village. Coach, First Class and elegant Dining Car seating are available on all routes. Trains run rain or shine, and round-trip excursions are from 1 to 5½ hours. Whether you choose one of the Valley Train routes to Conway or Bartlett, or the legendary Crawford Notch excursion, this is a journey back in time that the whole family will enjoy!

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

One Railroad Avenue Essex, CT 06426 Phone: 860-767-0103 Toll-Free: 800-377-3987 Fax: 860-767-0104

Gather family and friends for a sightseeing journey...
aboard the only steam train and riverboat connection in the United States!

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. Among those typically spotted are 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 1¼- hour Connecticut River cruise. The deep water coves, inlets, marshes, wildlife, and rocky shoreline are simply breathtaking! Equally impressive are historic Gillette Castle, Goodspeed Opera House, and the Haddam Swing Bridge. Back at Deep River Landing, the steam train welcomes passengers for the trip back to Essex Station.