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| Take a pleasure cruise
to the Long Island Sound or up the Connecticut River or visit a peaceful village of early
18th century homes, flowering trees and gardens, antiques and other upscale boutiques. |
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Just outside
Essex village, the Essex Steam Train and ... |
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... Riverboat provide an
opportunity to chug up the Connecticut River valley on a 1920's steam train and then
paddle around the river. |
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View the Goodspeed
Opera House, a professional musical theatre built in 1876. Set majestically on
the bluff of the river, the Goodspeed has produced more than a dozen new Broadway-bound
musicals, including some that have become classics like Annie. |
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Castle, built by William Gillette, the 19th century stage actor, who became
famous playing the character of Sherlock Holmes. |
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Situated where
the Connecticut River joins the Long Island Sound, the picturesque town of Old Saybrook
was settled in 1635 and offers splendid coastal views, especially at Saybrook Point Inn,
Spa & Marina. |
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