Locally this is referred to as the Essex Steam Train and I did not know until more recently the actual name and that it’s considered a state park. Awesome! I have been on the train many times for their super popular Christmas train. One autumn I dragged some family on the train and boat ride for a fall tour; that ride was my favorite of them all. I have yet to do the dinner train but it’s on my list.
On the boat 
Opera House
Gillette’s Castle from the water 
If you’ve ever only done the Essex Christmas train I highly recommend the autumn train and boat ride and buy tickets early :)
Momma Wanderer 
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