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3.
Coastal Fairfield County
Beaches, picturesque hills and country mix with urban
sophistication here. Only 30 miles from New York, Coastal
Fairfield County is considered by some to be the Connecticut
Gold Coast. It's the perfect place for a getaway. Among
the many attractions are: The New England Farm Yard
at Beardsley Zoo-and the carousel in Bridgeport; The
Bruce Museum in Greenwich; IMAX theater at the Maritime
Aquarium in Norwalk; the historic lighthouse and nature
preserve on Sheffield Island in Norwalk; The Lockwood-Mathews
Mansion Museum in Norwalk; and Greenwich Avenue, considered "Rodeo
Drive of the Northeast," in Greenwich.
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4.
Greater New Haven
Greater New Haven's cities, towns, villages and greens
are wonderful nuggets of history, and New Haven is
home to Yale University. Here town greens are well
kept and perfect spots for picnics. There's plenty
of opportunity for hiking, biking and cross country
skiing. Among the region's many attractions: The Connecticut
Audubon Coastal Center in Milford; The Peabody Museum
of Natural History in New Haven; The Shubert Performing
Arts Center, where South Pacific and My Fair Lady had
their premieres in New Haven; Yale University in New
Haven; The Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven;
and The Yale Center for British Art in New Haven.
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Wallingfor
Victorian Bed and Breakfast
245 North Main Street . Wallingford . Connecticut
06492
203.269.4492 | E-Mail: innkeep@bedandbreakfastwallingford.com | Website
Let the security and comfort
of this grand Queen Anne Victorian be yours.
The Wallingford Victorian Bed and Breakfast
is in southern Connecticut between New Haven
and Hartford convenient to I-91 and Rt.15 The
charm of New England is here in a romantic
victorian bed and breakfast with beautiful
architecture, warm colors, high ceilings, original
woodwork, and pocket doors. Renovations have
included updating some of the private bathrooms
with Jacuzzi tubs. We also have in-room cable
TV, Internet access, and individual temperature
controls. |
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5. Waterbury
The regions river and small are demonstrative of
the essence of New England. There's ample farmland
here together with Waterbury, a growing city where
there's a wide range of culinary fare. Among the
attractions are: The Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury;
Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury; Seven Angels
Theater in Waterbury; The Naugatuck Railroad Co.
and exhibits at the Railroad Museum of New England
in Thomaston; and Timexpo Museum, where Timex history
is explored, in Waterbury.
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6. Central Connecticut
New Britain is the centerpiece of this region where
there's serenity and countryside to be explored.
Among its attractions are: The Barker Character,
Comic & Cartoon Museum in Cheshire; The 1836 Barnes
Museum in Southington; The Farmington Canal at
the Lock 12 Historical Park in Cheshire; The New
Britain Industrial Museum in New Britain; and The
New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain.
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7. Connecticut River Valley & Shoreline
This is where the Connecticut River, which flows
down from, and separates, from New Hampshire and
Vermont, meets Long Island Sound. River communities
abound and such towns as Essex and Deep River offer
wonderful getaway opportunities. Here, too are
music festivals, fishing, swimming, boating and
bird-watching activities. Among the attractions
are: The Great Connecticut Cajun/Zydeco Music and
Arts Festival; The Great Connecticut Jazz Fest;
The Durham Fair; Gillette Castle in East Haddam;
The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat in Essex; The
Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam; Norma Terris
Theatre in Chester; and cruise around the Thimble
Islands in Branford.
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Riverwind
Inn
209 Main Street . Deep River . Connecticut 06417
860.526.2014 | Toll Free: 866.526.2014 | E-Mail: innkeeper@riverwindinn.com | Web
Site
A delightful and whimsical
bed and breakfast with emphasis on charm and
joie de vivre. The only thing we take seriously
here is your enjoyment. All guest rooms at
Riverwind Inn are beautifully decorated with
antique furnishings and stenciling. All have
air conditioning, many rooms also have ceiling
fans. All have electric clock radios, private
baths, fluffy robes upon request, and a joyful
potential for romance. |
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Essex
Steam Train & Riverboat Ride
The Valley Railroad Company, One Railroad Avenue,
Essex, CT 06426 1.800.377.3987 860.767.0103 valley.railroad@snet.net
The Essex Steam Train is operated by the Valley
Railroad Company. As a tourist excursion, we
are pleased to take you through some of the most
beautiful country in the state. You will find
forests and streams, beautiful vistas and nostalgic
towns, and some gorgeous views of the Connecticut
River.
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8. Mystic
Just about the halfway point between New York and
Boston, the Mystic region offers a cornucopia of
things to do, see and eat and a wide variety of
places to stay and gamble! From whaling ships at
Mystic Seaport, to submarines to the magnificent
Foxwoods Casino, this region runs the gamut, but
at the same time maintains its Yankee heritage.
Among the myriad attractions are: The Florence
Griswold Museum in Old Lyme; The Mashantucket Pequot
Museum & Research Center in Mashantucket; Mystic
Seaport in Mystic; The Mystic Aquarium in Mystic;
The USS Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum in Groton;
Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket; and The
Mohegan Sun in Uncasville.
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Mystic
Country is an exciting and
colorful destination blending the tranquility
of classic New England seascapes and
scenic rolling hills with rich cultural
heritage and sophisticated, top-flight
entertainment. Home to Mystic Aquarium,
Mystic Seaport, Foxwoods Resort Casino
and Mohegan Sun, Mystic Country covers
the eastern third of Connecticut and
coastal Rhode Island -- a convenient
escape, located just a few hours by car
or train from both Boston and New York
City, and easily accessible from Hartford
and Providence airports.
With so much to experience
in beautiful Mystic Country, it's no wonder
people travel from all over the world to
explore this region of eastern Connecticut
and southwestern Rhode Island. Mystic Country
is complete with romantic
getaways, world-class gaming,
nightlife and entertainment, and fun for
the whole family.
Our Yankee heritage is
visible everywhere -- in charming villages
surrounding classic town greens; scenic farm
roads and ancient stone walls; waterfronts
bustling with fishermen, ferries, and yachts.
And here, like no where else in New England,
you'll find a wealth of attractions and events
of all sizes, appealing to all ages and interests.
Welcome to Mystic Country!
Mysticcountry.com does
a magnificent job of keeping apace with all
that's going on in Mystic Country and makes
sure that you know all about Mystic Country's
many attractions, Lodging, Dining, Outdoor
Fun, Casinos & Entertainment, Shopping and Events.
If you're planning on visiting
Mystic Country, which includes South Eastern
Connecticut and Western Rhode Island, then, mysticountry.com has
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Fitch-Claremont
House, Inn and Vineyard
83 Fitchville Road . Bozrah . Connecticut 06334
860.889.0260 . Toll Free: 877.889.0266 | E-Mail: innkeeper@fitchclaremonthouse.com | Website
Experience the casual atmosphere
of our country home and enjoy the changing
seasons of the vineyard. For your comfort and
enjoyment, we offer four unique B and B guestrooms,
each with its own private bath, fireplace,
in-room telephone, TV, air conditioning and
ceiling fan. |
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Homespun
Farm Bed and Breakfast
306 Preston Road (Route 164) . Griswold . Connecticut
06351
860.376.5178 | Toll Free: 1.888.889.6673 | E-Mail: relax@homespunfarm.com | Website
"Homespun" literally means
hand made which perfectly describes this colonial
farmhouse listed on the "National Register
of Historic Places". The home has been tenderly
transformed into a warm, romantic, relaxing,
bed and breakfast near Mystic, Foxwoods and
Mohegan Sun casinos, New London Submarine Base,
Mystic Seaport, beaches, hiking, historic home
tours, U-Conn., and many other Connecticut
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Mystic
Seaport
Mystic, Connecticut
Mystic Seaport is the largest and most comprehensive
maritime museum in North America. Here you can
sail or row exact replicas of our traditional
wooden boats, cruise in our antique steamboat,
participate in formal classes, ride a horse-drawn
carriage, star gaze in our planetarium, or spend
the day climbing aboard ships or just meandering
along beautiful riverfront gardens.
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Mashantucket
Pequot Museum
110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT 06339-3180
1.800.411.9671 valley.railroad@snet.net
The world's largest and most comprehensive Native
American museum and research center offers an
array of engaging experiences for young and old,
from life-size walk-through dioramas that transport
visitors into the past, to changing exhibits
and live performances of contemporary arts and
cultures.
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9. Greater Hartford
Hartford is Connecticut's capital and the entire
region is filled with history, art, and museums
and it has been known as the insurance capital
of the world. This is also the region where famed
writer Mark Twain lived and created some of his
classic works. Among the many attractions are:
Connecticut's Capital Getaway in Hartford; the
home of writer Mark Twain in Hartford; over 5,000
years of art at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford;
The Old State House, the oldest one in America
and located on the site of George Washington's
Revolutionary War meeting with the French, in Hartford;
Dinosaur State Park in Hartford; and The Harriet
Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford.
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10. Heritage Valley
There's beautiful and peaceful countryside to be
found here, much of it steeped in rich New England
heritage and history. Houses carefully preserved
from the time of the American Revolution mingle
with fascinating museums. Among the attractions
are: Rare French wallpaper at the Hatheway House
in Suffield; The New England Air Museum in Windsor
Locks; Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine, Connecticut's
first Colonial prison in East Granby; Somers Mountain
Museum of Natural History and Primitive Technology
in Somers; and NASCAR auto racing at Stafford Motor
Speedway in Stafford Springs.
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Lonesome
Dove
332 S. Burnham Highway . Lisbon . Connecticut
06351
860.859.9600 (local) | 877.793.9880 (free)
860.526.2014 | Toll Free: 866.526.2014 | E-Mail: macdore@sbcglobal.net | Website
Peace and tranquility surround
this contemporary Cape-style home sitting on
three glorious acres. A clean, modern decor
is accented by a few well-placed antiques and
cherry furnishings. Relax in our glassed-in
common room, watch a movie, or just sit and
enjoy the fireplace. Our three bedrooms feature
queen-sized beds, plush robes, and fireplaces.
Sleep on a waterbed in the Master Suite, with
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11. Quiet Corner
Connecticut's Quiet Corner comprises 745 square miles
of rolling-hill countryside, quaint old towns and
historical landmarks that harken back to the days
of the Revolution. Among the attractions are: Caprilands
Herb Farm in Coventry; The Nathan Hale Homestead
in Coventry; The Prudence Crandall House Museum
in Canterbury; Roseland Cottage, where 19th-century
Fourth of Julys were celebrated with guests like
U.S. presidents Grant and McKinley, in Woodstock;
and Putnam Antiques Marketplace in Putnam.
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Beaches
Beaches on Long Island Sound range from the southwestern-most
tip of Connecticut all the way up the coastline
to Rhode Island. Swimming, sailing, fishing
and whale-watching are but a few of the many
watersport activities available. See regions 3, 4, 7 and 8.
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Lakes
Connecticut has a number of lakes where swimming,
boating, camping and or fishing are permitted.
Among them:
Waramaug Lake and Winchester Lake. See region 1.
Bashan Lake, Beseck Lake, and Cedar Lake. See
region 7.
Amos Lake, Gardner Lake, Green Falls Reservoir,
Rogers Lake, and Wyassup Lake. See region 8.
Tolland County- Breakneck Pond, Lower Bolton
Lake, Mansfield Hollow Lake, and Mashapaug
Pond. See regions 9 and 10.
Mansfield Hollow Lake, Pine Acres Lake and
West Thompson Lake. See region 11.
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Mountains
While the Connecticut mountains are smaller
than those in its northen New England sister
states, the grace the western and parts of
the central part of the state where leaf
peeking is great and skin slopes are available.
See regions 1, 2, 5 and 6.
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Rivers
The Connecticut River runs from Canada, between
New Hampshire and Vermont, through Massachusetts
to its mouth in Old Saybrook and Old Lyme,
Connecticut. Other rivers, such as the Housatonic,
flow through the state. See regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
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Woodlands
Woodlands can be found throughout the state
See all regions.
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