Bronx Bus Tours

Day 1

Join us for a peaceful ride on an historic paddlewheel riverboat! This beautiful lake on the Connecticut and Massachusetts border has the longest name of any place in the United States, Lake Char­gogg­a­gogg­man­chaugg­a­gogg­chau­bun­a­gung­a­maugg! After this relaxing cruise, we will head over to the most popular all-you-can-eat restaurant in the state of Rhode Island, Wright’s Farm, where you will enjoy their renowned family-style dinner and gift shop. After Dinner we will check into hour hotel around 8.00PM

Day 2

After breakfast at hotel

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat’s 2 1/2-hour train and riverboat or 1 hour train only journeys begins at the historic 1892 Essex Station for a 12-mile, narrated round-trip into the heart of the unspoiled Connecticut River Valley. The steam locomotive pulls vintage coaches through the quintessential New England towns of Deep River and Chester. A natural highlight is the undeveloped Selden Neck State Park, accessible only by boat. 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 including 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 11/4– hour cruise along the Connecticut River. The visual serenity of the river valley is on full display from Becky‘s multiple decks. The deep water, coves, inlets, marshes, wildlife, and rocky shoreline are, all at once, simply breathtaking!
Just as impressive are the historic sites, including Gillette Castle, Goodspeed Opera House and the Haddam Swing Bridge. Upon Becky‘s return to Deep River Landing, the steam train welcomes passengers for the return trip back to Essex Station.

Bus Stop

8.45 AM Popeyes - 360 Baychester Ave (on Baychester Ave) (Drop off at Edson Ave & Bartow Ave)

Price of trip will be posted later in 2024.

We invite you to come with us and explore Rhode Island’s beautiful river valley! On this surprising tour you will visit one of our most attractive state parks, savor slow-cooked roast beef sandwiches served up in a look-alike barn, take a relaxing cruise down the river that powered America’s Industrial Revolution, enjoy an awe-inspiring experience at “America’s Sistine Chapel”, visit the first water-powered textile mill in America, and more! Come and see why this valley is truly a national treasure!
### Tour Highlights Day 1

Blackstone River Explorer boat ride
Boxed lunch Panera Bread

• Blackstone River State Park
• Slater Mill
• St. Ann’s Arts & Cultural Center
• Dinner at Beef Barn
• Day 2
• Breakfast at hotel
• Mystic Sea Port Museum
• Shops at Mystic

Trip includes One night lodging 3 meals One breakfast , one lunch, one dinner and admissions and attractions above.
Single Occupancy $450.00pp
Double Occupancy $399.00 pp
Stops
6.45 AM 34th and 6th AVE
7.20 AM Melville Park and Ride
7. 45 AM Bayside 203-11 Northern Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361 (McDonalds) Street parking
8.05 AM Popeyes - 360 Baychester Ave (on Baychester Ave) (Drop off at Edson Ave & Bartow Ave)

Drop off
1 Bartow AVE
2 Bayside
3 Melville
4 34th and 6th AVE
No refunds or credits for not attending.
Friends Forever Bus Club acts only in the capacity of an agent for its passengers in matters relating to transportation (whether by common contact or private charter); hotel accommodations and/or features of its tours entrusted to an person or company and holds itself free from all responsibility from whatever cause. It reserves the right to change any arrangements should situations necessitate, offering substitutes of equal value, to cancel the operation and/or decline to book or retain any person(s) on its tours, making full equitable refunds. Tour prices subject to change without notice.