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Connecticut is a state of history, entertainment, and recreation. You can’t even scratch the surface of Connecticut’s offerings in a day. Book your vacation rental now, so you won’t be disappointed about what you might have missed later. Connecticut Getaways Since Connecticut is a state “full of surprises,” it beckons visitors to try a variety of two- and three-day getaways, structured by the imagination. Connecticut attracts couples, friends, families, those with active lifestyles, and those who have keen interests in history and the arts. Tours are plentiful in Connecticut, and plenty of restful times can be had on the shores of 185 miles of coastline. Experience true New England charm, and a good dose of Colonial history in the Constitution State. Fishing, hiking, walking, skiing, and biking are especially good activities in Connecticut, and fall foliage is at a high standard. Connecticut Key Areas Eastern Connecticut is a popular tourist destination for a variety of experiences. Mystic is a wonderland of adventure where you can relive the past at the Mystic Seaport Museum of American and the Sea, specialty shop around the colonial setting of Old Misktic Village, and go underwater figuratively with the Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration. For gaming and entertainment lovers, there are two major casinos to visit: Foxwoods and its splendid nature surroundings in Mashantucket, and Mohegan Sun with its shopping and top-billed music and sports entertainment. In Groton, the U.S. Navy Submarine Force Museum is the United States Navy’s only submarine museum; it follows the development of submarines from the Revolutionary War up to today and is the home of the historic USS Nautilus (SSN 571). Central Connecticut is a diverse region, from the bustling city of Hartford, to the quiet of Old Saybrook. Hartford is proud to have been the home of Mark Twain for 20 years, and a day can be spent touring his home, and the government buildings that reflect the architecture of his time, the Victorian era. Harriet Beecher Stowe’s home has been restored in Hartford and her belongings and paintings are on display there. In Old Saybrook, vacationers enjoy the fresh salt air in a seaside town full of history. The beaches and marinas lure those seeking pure relaxation, while those looking for a unique purchase can shop from the approximately 400 antiques dealers in the area. Visiting Fort Saybrook Monument Park, and seeing the four distinct styles of old architecture on noteworthy homes within the town will satisfy history lovers. The South Central and Southwestern Connecticut regions have several cities and many towns bringing more culture to the long-standing New England heritage. New Haven prides itself on its multicultural groups, who have brought much to the neighborhoods and entertainment. The museum for the Knights of Columbus is an attraction in New Haven. Guilford contains a wealth of historical homes, and recreation on the shores includes boating, swimming, and fishing. Bridgeport celebrates the career of local P.T. Barnum with the Barnum Museum, with its roots tracing back to over a century ago. Stamford is a city with many company headquarters, and commuters to New York City, but also offers the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, which features an actual New England farm and woodland trails. Get away to Northwestern Connecticut, and find a generous helping of attractions in the region. In Bristol, the New England Carousel Museum displays a collection of antique carousel pieces, with self-guided or guided tours available. Lake Compounce Theme Park in Bristol owns Boulder Dash, the only rollercoaster built on the side of a mountain, and voted the World’s #1 Wooden Coaster by the National Amusement Park Historical Association. In Waterbury, the Timexpo Museum displays the history of Timex and earlier watches via an archaeological exhibit. Candlewood Lake is a man-made reservoir that has become a leisure area for boating and top-notch smallmouth bass fishing. Canoeing and kayaking are also popular at Candlewood Lake. Sites and tours to see Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry Prudence Crandall House Museum in Cantebury Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center Hatheway House in Suffield Old State House in Hartford Gillette Castle in East Haddam Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine in East Granby Yale University in New Haven Barker Character, Comic, and Cartoon Museum in Cheshire Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk Brookfield Crafts Center Danbury Railway Museum |