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WELCOME Inside Farmington River Tubing, New Hartford Whatever time of year you visit, you’ll find that Connecticut offers a dynamic blend of experiences—from the natural to the cultural, the FEATURES 24 Captured in Time historic to the contemporary, the active to the Experience rich history at every turn relaxing. So whether you’re looking for some 5 Creative Pursuits throughout the Constitution State. pulse-racing adventures or a stress-releasing Amazing art museums capture 28 Get Out & Go retreat, you’ll find so many options to explore Connecticut’s colorful personality. Hike, bike and paddle to explore all across our beautiful state. 6 7 Wild Encounters Connecticut’s natural beauty. In just a few hours, you can go from Con- Animal encounters at zoos, necticut’s scenic coastal communities to our 31 10 Tickets to Ride aquariums, parks and farms Get your heart pumping with hiker-friendly mountain trails. You can go feed your family’s wild side. thrilling ways to zip, glide and climb tubing on our clean rivers, snowboard our from point A to point B. ranges, zip line our quarries and revel in New 8 Snow Days Wax up your skis and boards. England’s longest foliage season. You can 34 It’s a Date It’s time to hit the slopes. stroll our quintessential New England small Step out on the town in these towns or explore our vibrant cities—home to 10 Beach Days kid-free zones. some of the nation’s top art galleries, cul- Sun, sand and surf—the makings tural centers, live theaters, concert venues of a perfect day at the beach. PLUS: and restaurants. 16 Culinary Trails 2 Welcome Take some time to retrace our revolutionary Wine, beer, burgers, chocolate, 12 Seasonal Events past, then fast forward to our still revolutionary cocktails or chowder? Connecticut 36 State Map new attractions. Settle in at one of our historic has a trail for that. B&Bs or treat yourself at one of our world- class destination resorts. 20 Imagination Stations Whether you spend a weekend or a Discover amazing places for the kids to stimulate their minds lifetime, we invite you to sample all Con- and creativity. necticut has to offer. You will find a few highlights in the pages that follow and more at CTvisit.com. And be sure to try our website’s new “season selector” that highlights the top experiences for each of Get more travel ideas at CTvisit.com. From special our four spectacular seasons. deals to diverse activities for couples, families, history We invite you to get off the beaten path in buffs and foodies—all within close proximity—the Connecticut Ofﬁ ce of Tourism’s comprehensive Connecticut. We promise to surprise you—and website has it all. Like us on Facebook and follow hopefully inspire you to return again and again. us on Twitter to receive We look forward to welcoming you to timely updates. See what ON THE COVER Connecticut. inspires other travelers at Kayaking on the Pinterest.com/visitct. For Connecticut River more Connecticut, check out near Old Lyme. our YouTube channel and Photo by Instagram pictures. Janine Lamontagne Dannel P. Malloy, Governor

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Jump on the Connecticut Art Trail to see these great works in person. Get the details at CTvisit.com/art. Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme

BRUCE MUSEUM Intimate yet sophisticated, this art and science museum in Greenwich mounts exhibitions you’d expect to find at larger, CREATIVE PURSUITS more metropolitan institutions. So, check what’s on—and take FIND INSPIRATION AT CONNECTICUT’S the kids. Local history and the natural world’s diversity are celebrated here, too. Every object—meteorite, wigwam, dino egg, AMAZING ART MUSEUMS Rodin sculpture—tells a story. WADSWORTH ATHENEUM MUSEUM OF ART THE ALDRICH CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM Art from the past. Art of the future. America’s oldest continu- Connecticut’s lone contemporary art museum in Ridgefield is per- ously operating public art museum gathers five millennia of petually inspiring, as experimental artists transform “blank” spaces human ingenuity in one spot in Hartford. Luminous Hudson installation after intriguing installation. Outside, a two-acre sculpture River School landscapes—one of the largest collections in exis- garden is your place for imaginative contemplation. Special pro- tence—are reason alone for a visit. So is the beautifully curated grams for all ages foster deep and personal engagement with art by museum shop. today’s gifted creators. NEW BRITAIN MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART FLORENCE GRISWOLD MUSEUM Credit this New Britain museum with being first to decide This was no ordinary boardinghouse in Old Lyme. Florence Griswold American art deserves its own place. It was a radical idea back hosted the early 20th century’s leading American Impressionists. in 1903, and the NBMAA—now a repository for more than Visit her historic home, the gallery and gardens, and you can experi- 8,300 works from Colonial portraits to cutting-edge contem- ence the era of the Lyme Art Colony, participate in workshops and porary art—keeps things fresh with changing exhibitions and savor lunch with a riverside view at the seasonal Café Flo. fun social events. YALE CENTER FOR BRITISH ART & YALE UNIVERSITY HILL-STEAD MUSEUM ART GALLERY Step inside the Colonial Revival home of one of America’s ear- The largest collection of British masterworks outside the United King- liest female architects and discover what it’s like to live with dom is housed on one side of Chapel Street in New Haven. A massive priceless art on the walls. It’s rare to see paintings by Impres- assemblage of art and artifacts from around the world is displayed on sionist masters like Claude Monet, Mary Cassatt and Edgar the other. Yale’s art holdings rival those of major museums, yet admis- Degas “in situ.” The Farmington estate’s sunken garden and sion to admire the evolution of human creativity is absolutely free. grounds are captivating, too. KKB

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MYSTIC AQUARIUM African penguins, alligators, frogs, It’s one of the nation’s leading seals and sea lions. Main Gallery aquariums, with more than 300 habitats feature crowd-pleasing 7 WILD marine life species and Arctic sharks, stingrays and jellyfish. Coast—the largest outdoor beluga whale exhibit in the United States. THE MARITIME Watch them through underwater AQUARIUM AT NORWALK ENCOUNTERS viewing windows or during feed- This year, the aquarium symbol- ing and training sessions. Rescued izes its 30th anniversary with the WHERE TO INTERACT WITH harbor seals Bristol and Coral re- pearl—befitting, since Norwalk cently joined the belugas. Other exis the oystering capital of Con- ANIMALS OF EVERY ORDER hibits at this Mystic favorite feature necticut. Expect celebratory special

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museum and picnic area and take a hayride in the fall. BURGIS BROOK ALPACAS Alpacas are rare outside of South America, but there are more than 50 Peruvian huacayas living on this farm in Canterbury. With whimsical names like El Futuro and Clari- belle, many are happy to be pet- ted. If owners Mark and Alisa aren’t out at a farmers market, they’ll tell you how the soft fleece turns into beautiful knitting yarn. Stop into The Crimp Farm Shop for yarns, hand knits, honey and garlic, all produced on-site. STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER Nature, history and art come together in Stamford, where visitors enjoy the interactive nature center, planetarium, observatory and tele- scope, otter pond, trails and playground. Animal “meet and greets” featuring small exotic animals from The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk around the world are a family favorite. Seasonal exhibits explore science, conservation and endangered species. Or plan a visit during one of their annual events such FARM FUN Want to check meet cows and calves on guided tours, and as Harvest Festival Weekend or the in with some sample fresh milk and ice cream. Farm Egg Hunt. chickens, or gab Karabin Farms in Southington is a great with a goat? Find place for a wagon ride to meet the cows, THE CONNECTICUT a farm open to the pigs, turkeys and chickens on-site. Creamery AUDUBON SOCIETY public. There are Brook Bison in Brooklyn runs monthly Bison The 19 sanctuaries stewarded by 400 chickens at Adventure Saturdays, giving wagon rides to the state’s Audubon Society pro- COURTESY OF CREAMERY BROOK BISON Flamig Farm in the bison pasture. On the UConn campus Creamery Brook Bison vide daily access to nature—to ob- West Simsbury, as in Storrs, visit the Animal Barns to see serve wildlife and go birdwatching, well as a petting zoo with alpacas, cows, the cows, sheep and horses in the Animal hike and learn from interpretative emus, goats, peacocks, potbellied pigs and Science program. Stop by the Dairy Bar for signage. Nature centers offering sheep. At Fort Hill Farms in Thompson, ice cream made on-premise. educational programs are located in Fairfield, Milford, Glastonbury and Pomfret. Some of the largest sanctuaries are Croft preserve in offers, events and displays throughout 2018. The new giant anteater. Save time to ride the Goshen, Bafflin preserve in Pomfret Journey with Jellies exhibit added exotic species to the indoor carousel. and the newest—Deer Pond Farm largest jellyfish collection in New England, but don’t for- ACTION WILDLIFE in Sherman, with 835 acres of forget the sharks, seals, turtles and otters. In addition to FOUNDATION est, meadow and wetlands. TLS animal-encounter programs, guests can participate in You’ll forget you’re even in Con- marine-life tours on Long Island Sound. necticut as you embark on the CONNECTICUT’S BEARDSLEY ZOO Drive-thru Safari at this wildlife Protecting endangered species is a key mission for this sanctuary in Goshen. The more Bridgeport institution, which opened in the early 1920s than 350 exotic animals that live and is the state’s only accredited zoo. Many of the here—elk, zebra, ibex, red sheep 300 animals, such as the Siberian tigers and Brazilian and wild boars—come from North ocelots, are threatened by extinction. Popular exhibits America, Africa, India, Asia and the Go to CTvisit.com/animals include the indoor rainforest, Alligator Alley and New Arctic, and many are endangered. for more wildlife encounters England Farmyard. The newest, Pampas Plains, fea- Visit the petting zoo to feed the across the state. tures South American species such as the vicuña and smaller animals, spend time in the

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oldest and largest ski resort in the state. See those snowmaking machines? This was the country’s first ski area to have them! SNOW DAYS MT. SOUTHINGTON SKI AREA Connecticut’s ski resorts all offer fun and safe places for novices to learn. HIT THE SLOPES Mt. Southington, centrally located and easy to access, focuses on family fun for all. With 12 trails, terrain parks, mogul runs and night skiing, this cozy FOR FROSTY FUN resort on a former dairy farm is a top choice.

POWDER RIDGE MOUNTAIN SKI SUNDOWN PARK & RESORT Originally called Satan’s Ridge, Ski Sundown in New Hartford offers the New owners have dressed up Powder devilishly difficult double-black-diamond Satan’s Staircase trail for experts. Ridge in Middlefield to be one of the re- With 15 other trails appealing to all gion’s best destinations. New this year, skill levels, everyone can celebrate the 365 Synthetic Snow Park offers win- the winter season. ter sports year-round. Hit the Fire at the WOODBURY SKI AREA Ridge restaurant after a day on the moun- Like the renowned antiquing in tain’s 19 trails and four terrain parks. Woodbury, great things come in MOHAWK MOUNTAIN small packages. Woodbury Ski Offering some of the best views in the Area packs every activity you can state, historic Mohawk Mountain in think of within their resort: skiing, Find more Cornwall boasts 25 trails, with night snowboarding, tubing, day camps winter wonderlands at skiing on half of them. Mohawk Moun- and development programs. Wood- CTvisit.com/winter. tain was established in 1947 and is the bury really packs a punch. SW

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ROCKY NECK STATE PARK JACOB’S BEACH Swimsuit styles have changed. But other- This stunning beach is hidden on a nar- wise, this half-mile, soft-sand beach and row, dead-end street in the town of Guil- BEACH DAYS ford. A jetty pens in sun-warmed water so its fortress-like fieldstone pavilion look clear that clouds look submerged. A quick PERFECT WAYS TO FROLIC remarkably as they did in 1950s vintage dip, a good book, a picnic: Any cares you IN THE SURF OR KICK BACK postcards. Families pitch tents. Kids cheer brought along will disappear. With Con- when trains rumble through. Couples ON THE SAND necticut’s second-oldest lighthouse in claim rocky love seats and gaze at the ho- view out on Faulkner’s Island, the scene is rizon in East Lyme. And the gentle water’s the epitome of tranquility. OCEAN BEACH PARK a silvery shade of blue. SILVER SANDS STATE PARK Call this half-mile of sugary sand in New SHERWOOD ISLAND STATE PARK Free parking is priceless enough, but London the anti-boredom beach. Little it’s sure nice to dream some of Captain kids love the spray park and retro amuse- Fairfield County’s only state-owned beach Kidd’s loot might be in the vicinity. Charles ment rides. Tweens and teens gravitate to is located in Westport, yet remarkably Island—where the 17th-century pirate al- the Olympic-size pool, arcade and water- scenic and wild. More than a century after legedly buried treasure—dominates the slides. Miniature golf’s fun for the whole visionary state leaders deemed this mile view from this seashell-strewn beach lo- family. And just when you think you’ve and a half of shoreline worthy of preser- cated in Milford. Stake out your own quiet done it all, there’s entertainment almost vation, it remains a popular place to cool spot, and watch as the outbound tide re- every night on the boardwalk. off, walk, fly kites, observe nature and fish sculpts the coastline. KKB HAMMONASSET BEACH from shore. STATE PARK HARVEY’S BEACH Toes in the sand at a yoga class. Finger- tips in the nature center’s touch tank, tick- Old Saybrook’s open-to-the-public town ling a crab. Muscles warmed from a hike beach is a small patch of sheltered shore. or bike ride. Eyes alert for rare birds and Low tide leaves behind tidal pools swirling butterflies. At Connecticut’s largest beach, with curious life forms and saturated sand you can swim, sunbathe, camp under for little builders to scoop and mold. Then, Check out CTvisit.com/beaches starry skies and truly commune with the it’s off to the playground or the food truck for more ways to soak in the sun. coast in Madison. with its menu of summertime favorites.

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Buy the Mystic Pass Card and visit two must-see Mystic destinations MYSTIC SEAPORT and MYSTIC AQUARIUM.

At Mystic Seaport, explore our 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan, seafaring village with traditional trades of olden days, and get out on the water. At Mystic Aquarium, reach in and touch a white spotted bamboo shark, see the Weird & Wonderful exhibit, and get closer to sea creatures than you ever thought possible.

The Mystic Pass Card includes one admission to both Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium, along with various discounts on hotels, restaurants, and shopping in the Mystic area. BUY YOUR MYSTIC PASS CARD AT MYSTIC.ORG

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JANUARY Feel the chill Families who play together stay together. That’s especially true when playtime includes snow and ice. Try your hand at ice fishing at the Family Ice Fish- ing Derby, held at Patriot’s Park in Coventry. Gear up for this wintertime event that includes demonstrations and prizes on top of a frozen lake. Another outdoor favorite for families is the ice skating rink at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket. MARCH When you feel the chill here, take cover on the win- Sugar shacks ter patio to warm up around fire pits and enjoy hot Celebrate a New England tradition at maple syrup festivals chocolate. Make sure to bring the camera. across Connecticut. Pancake breakfasts highlight Hebron Maple Festival, but festival-goers also enjoy other syrup in- FEBRUARY fused goodies and learn how the sweet treats are made. At Flying high the Plymouth Maple Festival visitors enjoy horse-drawn hay- Head to Salisbury for Jumpfest weekend, a rides and maple syrup snow cones. The Maple Sugar Festival three-day winter festival revolving around a 55- Weekend in Stamford includes demonstrations on how to tap meter jump at Satre Ski Hill—the oldest ski-jumping trees and collect sap. And in Washington, the Maple Sugaring program in the nation. See junior and Olympic-level Festival shows how Native Americans started the tradition. competitors take flight, and enjoy other festivities including ice carving, the Human Dog Sled Race APRIL and Snow Ball Dance. See nature’s most graceful Early bloomers flyers on eagle cruises such as Winter Wildlife More than half a million blooms take center stage in Meriden’s Eagle Tours that depart from the Connecticut Hubbard Park during the Daffodil Festival. A full weekend of River Museum or aboard the Essex Steam Train’s events honors this rite of spring and includes live music on three Eagle Flyer expedition, both in Essex. stages, a juried craft fair with nearly 100 exhibitors and a huge

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food tent where local vendors set Westport’s Levitt Pavilion features up shop. Kids especially enjoy the more than 50 free nights of enter- carnival’s Ferris wheel and other tainment during the summer. New thrill rides plus the fireworks show Haven is the site of the Interna- that rounds out the fun. tional Festival of Arts & Ideas, which lasts for most of June and MAY includes multiple open-air con- Green thumbs certs. Classical music fans head Greet the arrival of spring with May to Falls Village for Music Moun- Markets, which pop up throughout tain, the oldest summer chamber the state and offer garden items music festival in the country. Hart- and crafts. Find two popular mar- ford Symphony Orchestra’s Talcott kets at the Hill-Stead Museum in Mountain Music Festival serves Farmington and the Phelps-Hathe- up Latin, jazz, Broadway favorites way House & Garden in Suffield. and a popular Fourth of July show. The Dogwood Festival in Fair- Priam Vineyards in Colchester field showcases thousands of trees stages classic rock and blues at its ushering in the season with walk- UnWINEd concert series. If sports ing tours, music and an art show. stars are more your game, look for Hartford gets into the act with big-name golfers at Cromwell’s Wadsworth Atheneum’s Fine Art & Travelers Championship, the Flowers, featuring floral arrange- Northeast’s stop on the PGA Tour. ments and garden designs inspired by masterworks. JULY Civic pride JUNE This time of year, activities often Seeing stars take place in, on or near the water. Summer nights often lead to out- Sailfest, a street and harbor fes- door concerts under the stars. tival at New London’s Waterfront COURTESY OF TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP

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SEPTEMBER Best in show More than 20 agricultural fairs across the state take place from July through October. The Durham Fair, on the last full weekend in September, is the state’s largest. But these are not all about plants and animals. The midways have awesome thrill rides and classic carny games, and entertainment ranges from headline concerts and rodeos to demolition derbies and lumberjack shows. For something more low-key, celebrate the changing of the season at the Apple Harvest Festival, held over two weekends on Southington’s town green, and find other pick-your-own farms across the state to enjoy the apple harvest.

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SAVE THE DATE For more details on these celebrations and other parties across the state, check the Events section at CTvisit.com.

NOVEMBER ’Tis the season to shop Put something handmade and heartfelt under the tree this season. and crafts on display including pottery, Tours and Holiday Lighted Boat Parade Holiday shoppers find contemporary jewelry, weavings and more by a coop- in Mystic. Holiday home tours also capture crafts by more than 300 artisans erative crafters guild. the spirit at historic landmarks decked in at the Celebration of American holiday splendor. Florence Griswold Mu- Crafts at Creative Arts Workshop DECEMBER seum in Old Lyme, Lockwood-Matthews in New Haven. Add CraftWest- That’s the spirit Mansion in Norwalk and the Webb- port to your holiday shopping list Holiday lights festivals draw adoring Deane-Stevens Museum in Wethersfield for one-of-a-kind items from nearly crowds this time of year. A few to con- top the list. Put on your coziest pajamas 200 nationwide crafters plus a mar- sider: Fantasy of Lights in New Haven, and hit the rails along Railroad Museum of ketplace of locally made gifts. Wes- Holiday Light Fantasia in Hartford, New England’s Northern Lights Polar Ex- leyan Potters Exhibit & Sale in Lake Compounce’s Holiday Lights in press. Santa and his elves join the fun on Middletown features an array of arts Bristol and the old-timey Lantern Light this magical ride to the North Pole.

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CHOCOLATE TRAIL This chocoholic’s dream route around the state includes confectioners who have catered to cacao lovers for decades, along with recent arrivals bearing sweet surprises. Founded in 1946 as The Dandy Candy Com-

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MANNY VARGAS quarters. Le Rouge purveys its handcrafted treats in an intimate cafe in Westport, where many deliciously nontraditional creations are whipped up. The chocolate sculptures at Tschudin, including stylish high-heeled shoes, are a delightful novelty, but it’s the complex flavors of the bonbons, truffles and ganaches that draw repeat customers into this downtown Middleton shop. BEER TRAIL Craft brewing dates back to revolutionary times— George Washington made beer as well as whiskey at Mt. Vernon—and Connecticut brings that tradition up to date with award-winning breweries around the state. Among the favorites of suds-loving locals is Willimantic Brewing Co., in Willimantic’s 1909 post office. Postal puns abound—Mail Carrier Maybock, for example— but the handcrafted beer is seriously good. Tour Munson’s Chocolates, Bolton Two Roads Brewing Company, a converted

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BURGERS & BREWS TRAIL Beer and burgers are a perfect match, and many say the iconic sandwich made its American debut in Connecticut. This claim to hamburger fame is disputed, but there’s no questioning the state’s chopped-meat know- Hopkins Vineyard, New Preston how. The Library of Congress cites Louis Lunch, opened 1895 in New Haven, as the WINE TRAIL at Hopkins in New Preston. hamburger’s birthplace. Louis’ great grand- The journey is part of the reward Among the results: a beautifully son is now the keeper of the secret recipe on Connecticut’s Wine Trail, fruity ice wine. In the northeast that has locals lining up for a meaty midday winding through historic towns corner, Pomfret’s Sharpe Hill break. Since 1948, Manchester’s Shady and picturesque landscapes to is known for its award-winning Glen has been known for the crispy cheese a distinctive array of wineries— Ballet of Angels—a white blend crowns on their thick patties, veritable works something for every taste and that outsells every other wine in of dairy art. Several places around the state level of wine savvy. Perched atop New England—and its excellent purvey steamed cheeseburgers—prepared, a hill with eye-popping vistas in Fireside Tavern restaurant. You as their name suggests, in a stainless steel rural Wallingford, the 140-acre can claim continuing education as steam box—but Ted’s in Meriden put this Con- Gouveia exudes Old World your reason to visit Stonington necticut specialty on the map in 1930, cater- charm. Enjoy a picnic by the pond Vineyards, named for the town ing to hungry factory workers. At City Steam or cozy up to the tasting room’s in which it resides. After the in Hartford, the burgers are charbroiled and fireplace. Its unique location near comprehensive wine tour, kick often elaborate—one comes enfolded in que- an inland lake and associated back on one of the patios or sadillas—and the steam is used to brew the microclimate means a longer decks and savor your newfound beer, not to prepare the meat. That’s Connecti- growing season than usual oenophile knowledge. cut versatility for you. EJ

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CARYN B DAVIS CARYN but of course some stand additions to the building, it’s Glass House in New out above the rest. The tough to ﬁ nd a place with Canaan. The town, a hotbed Noah Webster House in as varied and important a of mid-century modern West Hartford serves as a history as the Keeler Tavern. design, has embraced its great primer, but the early Other unique buildings most esteemed structure. dictionary creator’s home is include Gillette Castle, the A tour will surprise, as just one of many gems. striking castle that rises high there are 13 structures on In Ridgefield, Keeler above the Connecticut River the property—each one as Tavern transports visitors in East Haddam. Built for unique as the last. Many of through three centuries of the slightly eccentric actor them contain world-class art history. From the British William Gillette, the building collections. Gillette Castle, East Haddam

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MYSTIC SEAPORT Immerse yourself in a traditional New England whaling town from a century ago in Mystic. An interna- tional destination, Mystic Seaport encompasses several acres and houses dozens of transporting mini-museums. Can’t miss: The Charles W. Morgan, the last of the 19th-century wooden whaling vessels. MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT MUSEUM Expertly created with the guiding hand of the Smithsonian, the Mashantucket Pequot Museum in Mashantucket tells the rich and detailed story of the local Native American tribe. Lifelike dioramas, modern interactive exhibits and a beautiful 185-foot observa- tion tower make it a must-visit. FORT TRUMBULL STATE PARK A jewel of Connecticut’s expansive state park system, Fort Trumbull provides a world-class fishing pier along- side a mid-18th-century military fort. Enjoy the beautiful view of New London’s harbor on the Thames River while exploring 150 years of military history at the fort. Interactive exhibits, a “touchable” cannon and one-of- a-kind architecture will satisfy visitors of all ages.

On the other end of the history was Prudence America. In the 1860s, it spectrum is Roseland Crandall, Connecticut’s was more technologically Cottage in Woodstock. State Heroine. Her house advanced than the White This shockingly pink Gothic in Canterbury served as a House. Visitors can get Revival mansion and gardens school for African Americans lost in this museum—both add a spark to the Quiet at a time when such things metaphorically and in reality. Corner of the state. The were not looked on kindly. As The Henry Whitﬁeld interior is just as fanciful, important as she was heroic, House in Guilford is small, retaining the principles of Crandall’s former home is now cozy and modest—exactly Andrew Jackson Downing, a museum. what you’d expect from a prominent 19th-century The Lockwood-Matthews Connecticut’s oldest surviving tastemaker. Mansion in Norwalk house. Built in 1639, its Visitors can spend the night Another Quiet Corner embodies Victorian beauty nearly 400 years of history in many of our historic inns. resident who made a not- and excess as much as any pour out of every nook and CTvisit.com/stay so-quiet mark on American other surviving building in cranny. has all the details.

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MARK TWAIN HOUSE & MUSEUM Arguably America’s greatest author lived in the stunning Gothic mansion in Hartford from 1874 to 1891. Twain wrote several of his most read and beloved works while living in Hartford. Tours of the mansion will inspire visitors to go on their own carefree adventures, exploring our own nearby rivers and towns. HARRIET BEECHER STOWE CENTER Ms. Stowe was born and raised in Litchfield before settling at Nook Farm in Hartford next to her friend Mark Twain. While her neighbor may be more famous around the world, it can be argued that Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin had as great an impact on American history as any book ever written. One of the most powerful house tours in the state! Mark Twain House & Museum, Hartford

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How’s this for a romantic scene: a candlelit dinner aboard a vintage Pullman dining car, riding the rails through the Connecticut B DAVIS CARYN River Valley. This 2½-hour evening excursion, from Essex through Deep River and Chester, takes you back to 1871, when the train line was ﬁ rst put into service. Expect personalized attention during your four-course meal, which includes signature entrées such as Seafood Newburg and Chicken Francaise. Delectable desserts, including key lime pie and pot de crème, are house made. Dinner aboard the 1920s cars Meriden and Wallingford is offered weekends from May through October, and reservations are recommended.

Goodspeed Opera House, East Haddam

HARTFORD STAGE COMPANY SHUBERT THEATRE You’re never more than 12 rows away from the stage in this modern, 484-seat The place for live professional theater in New theater known for innovative revivals and provocative new plays and musicals. Haven since 1914, this restored performing The 2018 calendar includes Feeding the Dragon, Murder on the Orient Ex- arts center is known for world premieres and press and The Age of Innocence. There are also lectures, panels and post- pre-Broadway shows as well as dance, cabaret show discussions at this Hartford favorite. and music productions. Beautiful: The Carole THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER King Musical and Chicago are 2018 headlin- Nicknamed The Kate for local legend Katharine Hepburn, this Old Saybrook ers. Dinner and a show? Present your ticket at theater produces plays, musicals, concerts and events such as the annual several nearby eateries for special offers. Oscar Night Party. The prolific year-round calendar averages 18 performances WESTPORT COUNTRY PLAYHOUSE a month, Tuesday through Sunday, so there’s always something to see—music, This striking red historic tannery building has theater, opera, dance, comedy, film and more. been a state-of-the-art producing theater PALACE THEATER since 1931. The season runs May through One of the region’s largest historic theaters, this 1922 Renaissance Revival Wa- November and includes both modern and terbury landmark is perfect for a special occasion, with its grand lobby and ornate classic musicals and plays such as Camelot, floor-to-ceiling decor. Early 2018 shows include Rent, Jersey Boys, and Motown Romeo and Juliet, and A Raisin in the Sun. the Musical. Another fun outing: behind-the-scenes history and architectural tours Meet someone new at the Taste of Tuesday or with a peek at hidden backstage murals. LGBT Night Out events. TLS

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