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Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

4.73,235 Google reviews

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Essex Steam Train & Riverboat is a boat tour operator in Essex, CT. The company operates on the Connecticut River. Riverboat charters are available.

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Data Source: Recreation.gov · Source: USGS GNIS · Public land: USGS PAD-US

Current conditions

Today · Fri

56Maybe/ 100

96% chance of rain · Wind 14 kt

RainWaves 2.4 ft66°FRain 96%Wind 6 kt, gusts 26

Waves

2.3 ft @ 4s

Wind

6 kt

Gusts 26 kt

Water

60°F

Air

66°F

Air quality

43 Good

Groton monitor, 27 km

Tides

Rising

High 3.7 ft at 8:27 AM

Predicted at Essex, 2 km away.

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Forecast from Open-Meteo global models (NOAA & ECMWF). Air quality: Connecticut Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection via EPA AirNow. Preliminary data, not verified. Tide predictions: NOAA CO-OPS, feet above mean lower low water. See full conditions →

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