Connecticut Trolley MuseumLocated in East Windsor, the museum began in 1940, making it the oldest trolley museum in the U.S. Photo from CT Trolley MuseumIf you’re looking for a day-trip, especially for kids, I can highly recommend either trolley museum. Essex Steam TrainFor nostalgia fans, the Essex Steam Train offers not only daily rides on a classic steam train, but also connecting riverboat rides up to the vicinity of Gillette Castle and back. Photo from Essex Steam TrainThere’s also a great dinner-train, “The Essex Clipper” which offers a 2½ hour, four-course meal and a cash bar. Photo from Essex Steam TrainReally Close By: SoNo Switch Tower MuseumIn downtown South Norwalk you can visit what once was a busy railroad switch tower.

Source: New York Times August 07, 2022 20:15 UTC