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Connecticut Tourism
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Accommodations
Appalachian Trail
Applewood Farms B&B
Adventure Sports
Connecticut Explorer's Guide
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Applewood Farms Inn B&B - The Inn, located in the Mystic/Ledyard area of Connecticut is listed on the national Register of Historic Places. There are 6 guest rooms each of which is filled with a unique character and ambiance. The common areas give you pleasant relaxing areas. There are six fireplaces, four of which are in the guest rooms. You begin each day with a hearty breakfast while enjoying the peaceful views or the area. A visit here is like a visit to the past. For additional information about this hotel, or to make a reservation, click on Getting Away Accommodations Information and Reservations.
Appalachian Trail - From Maine's Katahdin to Georgia's Springer Mountain, the Appalachian Trail winds through the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. The trail is a public footpath across 2,159 miles of Appalachian Mountain ridgelines. Roads that cross it for all but its northernmost 100 miles give ready access.
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Bed and Breakfast
Boulders Country Inn
Bed and Breakfast
Bed & Breakfast in New
England Bernice Chesler's latest guide is filled with listings for
over 450 inns in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and
Vermont. Included are detailed reviews and selected guest comments on each B &
B.
Applewood Farms Inn B&B, a historical Colonial landmark in Mystic/Ledyard. For additional information about this hotel, or to make a reservation, click on Getting Away Accommodations Information and Reservations.
The Boulders, a country inn on the lake for lodging and fine dining. New Preston. For additional information about this hotel, or to make a reservation, click on Getting Away Accommodations Information and Reservations.
Connecticut Great search engine for Inns and Bed and Breakfast Locations throughout the United States and world-wide.
Nutmeg Bed & Breakfast Agency, Connecticut's "Bed and Breakfast Reservation Service." 1.800.727.7592 or 860.236.6698.
Randall's Ordinary Inn & Restaurant This place is a very interesting bed and breakfast. And, I love the restaurant! For additional information about this hotel, or to make a reservation, click on Getting Away Accommodations Information and Reservations.
Boulders Country Inn
The Boulders, a country inn
on the lake for lodging and fine dining.
New Preston.
For additional information about this hotel, or to make a
reservation, click on
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Central Connecticut
Chester
Connecticut River Valley & Shoreline
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Central Connecticut
The area of Central Connecticut includes the cities and towns of Berlin, Cheshire, New Britain,
Plainville, and Southington. While in
the area you might enjoy visiting the Barker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum,
the Barnes Museum, the New Britain Industrial Museum and the New Britain Museum of American
Art, and Lock 12 Historical Park.
Chester
Chester, a
"charming, unspoiled Connecticut River village known for the quality
of its fine shops, arts and antiques, award-winning restaurants, and
internationally acclaimed theatres."
Connecticut River Valley & Shoreline
The towns along the coast and the Connecticut River Valley are filled with historic sites, interesting shops, and good restaurants. Included in this section of Connecticut are
Branford, Chester, Clinton, East Haddam, Essex, Guilford, Madison, Meriden, Middletown, and Old Saybrook - just to name a few. Be sure to see Gillette Castle, the Connecticut River
Museum, and take the Thimble Islands Cruise and enjoy the Essex Steam Train &
Riverboat.
Connecticut River Valley & Shoreline Visitors Council
393 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
860.347.0028 or 1.800.486.3346
http://www.cttourism.org
Easton
Visit Silverman's Farm
and pick your own apples and peaches, cut your own sunflowers, or visit
the Animal Farm. Here you will also find the oldest cider mill in
Connecticut (watch as they press apple cider) and a farm market. You
can also enjoy hayrides in the fall. Located on Sport Hill Road in
Easton, 203.261.3306.
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Fairfield County
Farmington Valley
Fishing
Foxwoods
Fairfield County Located just 35 miles northeast of Manhattan, Coastal Fairfield County is unique and diverse. It's 40 miles of active coastline, indented by numerous coves and harbors, reach inland to gently rolling wooded hills. Classic stone walls mark earlier boundaries and wander endlessly between our cities and quaint towns with their village greens and traditional New England church spires.
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Farmington Valley Visitors Association. Connecticut's Farmington Valley is just the right kind of place to spend a country getaway. Picture the great outdoors. Add a little style, New England charm, history, gourmet dining, a crackling fire for two, and you have the Farmington Valley where there is always plenty to do! Pick a lodging, add on an adventure, and you'll have a Taste Of The Outdoors. Canoe one of nature's most picturesque rivers, or kayak the site of the '96 Olympic trials. Hike, bike or in-line skate on the new Farmington Valley Greenway. Fly fish on Connecticut's only designated "Wild and Scenic River," or enjoy the whole valley from a hot-air balloon. Farmington Valley is the kind of place to go when you want a romantic escape for just the two of you. Dine by candlelight at fine restaurants and rekindle your romance by a cozy fire. Or, when the family wants time together, splash in the pools of resort-like hotels, fill up on great burgers, ride a roller coaster, meet baby animals at a nature center or tube the river rapids. Whether the scenic Farmington Valley is painted white by snow, green by summer's sun or gold by autumn's brush, you'll have..a good time, anytime!
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Foxwoods
Foxwoods Resort Casino offers
entertainment, dining, overnights, and casino gambling. Located in
Mashantucket, exit 92 off I-95.
For additional information about this hotel, or to make a
reservation, click on
Getting Away Accommodations Information and Reservations.
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Goodspeed Musicals.
Enjoy live musicals at the nationally acclaimed Goodspeed Opera House
in East Haddam and Goodspeed-at-Chester/The Norma Terris Theatre in
Chester. 860.873.8668.
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Hartford
Hiking and Walking
Housatonic Valley
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Hiking and Walking
Appalachian
Trail - From Maine's Katahdin to Georgia's Springer Mountain, the
Appalachian Trail winds through the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and
culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. The trail is
a public footpath across 2,159 miles of Appalachian Mountain ridgelines.
Roads that cross it for all but its northernmost 100 miles give ready
access.
Housatonic Valley
This area is rich in history - and, antiques! Included in the Housatonic Valley are the towns of
Brookfield, Danbury, and Ridgefield. While visiting this area you will want to see the Military Museum of Southern New England, the Danbury Railway Museum, and the Brookfield Craft Center.
Housatonic Valley Tourism District
30 Main Street
P.O. Box 406
Danbury, CT 06810
203.743.0546 or 1.800.841.4488
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Lake Compounce
Ledyard
Litchfield Hills
Lake Compounce
Lake Compounce,
"New England's Family Theme Park." Rides, attractions, and
entertainment at Compounce Mountain. In Bristol (Take I-84 to exit
31, go north on Route 229, and follow the signs.) 860.583.3300.
Ledyard
Applewood Farms
Inn B&B, a historical Colonial landmark in Mystic/Ledyard.
For additional information about this hotel, or to make a
reservation, click on
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The Litchfield Hills
While in the area you will want to see Lime Rock Park, Lake Compounce Theme
Park, the American Clock & Watch Museum, and the Institute for American Indian Studies along with the towns of Barkhamsted,
Bethlehem, Bristol, Kent, Lakeville, Litchfield, New Milford, New Preston,
Norfolk, Sharon, Terryville, and Washington.
Litchfield Hills Visitors Bureau
P.O. Box 968
Litchfield, CT 06759
860.567.4506
http://www.litchfieldhills.com
Ride the scenic Naugatuck Railroad from the Litchfield Hills to the Brass Mills of Waterbury back to the spectacular Thomaston Dam. The Railroad Museum of New England, P.O. Box 400, Thomaston, CT 06787-0400. Call 860.283 RAIL.
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Madison
Maritime Aquarium
Mystic
Madison
Madison, the "closest thing to
a perfect town."
Maritime
Aquarium
The Maritime Aquarium
offers great exhibits and the newest in IMAX films. Located in
Newark at exits 14Nor 15S off I-95.
Mystic
I really enjoy visiting the area of the Mystic Coast and
countryside - Mystic Seaport, Foxwoods Resort Casino, the Mystic
Aquarium, and the many restaurants and good shopping. Be sure to have
a pizza while you are there! 1.800.MY COAST or
Mystic.
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The Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration makes an interesting stop. 860.572.5955.
Be sure to spend a day in the wonderful seaport village of Mystic Seaport. Take exit 90 off I-95 in Mystic. 1.888.9 SEAPORT.
Applewood Farms Inn B&B, a historical Colonial landmark in Mystic/Ledyard. For additional information about this hotel, or to make a reservation, click on Getting Away Accommodations Information and Reservations.
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Naugatuck Railroad
New England Air Museum
New Haven
New Preston
North Central Connecticut
Northeast Connecticut
Naugatuck Railroad
Ride the scenic Naugatuck Railroad
from the Litchfield Hills to the Brass Mills of Waterbury back to the
spectacular Thomaston Dam. The Railroad Museum of New England, P.O.
Box 400, Thomaston, CT 06787-0400. Call 860.283 RAIL.
New England Air Museum
Be sure to see the New England Air Museum
with over 80 historic aircraft, interesting exhibits, films, and a great
gift shop. Located near Bradley International Airport.
860.623.3305.
New Haven
Along with the city of New Haven, this area also includes the smaller towns of Hamden,
Milford, and Shelton along with other interesting towns and villages. Some interesting things to see and do in the area would include visiting Yale University and the art gallery there, the Yale Center for British
Art, the Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center, and the Peabody Museum of Natural
History.
Greater New Haven Convention and Visitors Bureau
59 Elm Street
New haven, CT 06510
203.777.8550 or 1.800.332 STAY
http://www.newhavencvb.org
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New Preston
The Boulders, a country inn
on the lake for lodging and fine dining. East Shore Road, Route 45,
New Preston, CT.
For additional information about this hotel, or to make a
reservation, click on
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North Central Connecticut
Things to see and do in the area include Hatheway House, the New England Air
Museum, Somers Museum of Natural History & Primitive Technology, Stafford Motor Speedway, and Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine along with the cities and towns of East Windsor,
Enfield, and Windsor.
Connecticut's North Central Tourism Bureau
111 Hazard Avenue
Endield, CT 06082
860.763.2578 or 1.800.248.8283
http://www.cnctb.org
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Northeast Connecticut
This are of the state includes the cities and towns of Brooklyn, Coventry, Hampton,
Lebanon, Pomfret, Putnam, Storrs, Thompson, and Woodstock - just to name a few. Highlights of the area would include the University of Connecticut, Roseland Cottage, the Nathan Hale
Homestead, the Prudence Crandall House Museum, and Caprilands Herb
Farm.
Northeast Connecticut Visitors District
P.O. Box 598
Putnam, CT 06260
860.928.1228 or 1.888.628.1228
Outdoor Adventure Sports
Connecticut Explorer's Guide
The Connecticut Explorer's Guide is dedicated to providing the best maps
and trail data available for all outdoor adventure sports while offering
a wide variety of other useful resources for the outdoor enthusiast and
avid adventurer. There are many outdoor adventure resources available at CTXGuide for planning your next excursion or to just explore from your
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Railroad
Museum of New England
Randall's Ordinary Inn
& Restaurant
Randall's
Ordinary Inn & Restaurant
Randall's Ordinary Inn & Restaurant
This place is a very interesting bed and breakfast. And, I love the
restaurant!
Railroad Museum
of New England
Ride the scenic Naugatuck Railroad
from the Litchfield Hills to the Brass Mills of Waterbury back to the
spectacular Thomaston Dam. The Railroad Museum of New England, P.O.
Box 400, Thomaston, CT 06787-0400. Call 860.283 RAIL.
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Silverman's Farm
Southeastern Connecticut Tourism District
Outdoor Adventure Sports
Connecticut Explorer's Guide
The Connecticut Explorer's Guide is dedicated to providing the best maps
and trail data available for all outdoor adventure sports while offering
a wide variety of other useful resources for the outdoor enthusiast and
avid adventurer. There are many outdoor adventure resources available at CTXGuide for planning your next excursion or to just explore from your
chair. Besides the online maps and guides, we have compiled several link
directories, an adventure film festival, and an informative adventure
forum complete with feature articles.
http://www.ctxguide.com.
All inquiries should be sent to:
CTXGuide@CTXGuide.Com
Silverman's Farm
Visit Silverman's Farm
and pick your own apples and peaches, cut your own sunflowers, or visit
the Animal Farm. Here you will also find the oldest cider mill in
Connecticut (watch as they press apple cider) and a farm market. You
can also enjoy hayrides in the fall. Located on Sport Hill Road in
Easton, 203.261.3306.
Southeastern Connecticut Tourism District
This area includes Groton, Ledyard, Mystic, New London, Norwich, Stonington, Old Lyme, and
Waterford, and a lot of other smaller towns and villages. While in the area you will not want to miss Mystic Seaport, the
USS Nautilus & Submarine Force
Museum, Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, and having a pizza at Mystic Pizza!
Southeastern Connecticut Tourism District
470 Bank Street
P.O. Box 89
New London, CT 06320
860.444.2206 or 1.800.TO ENJOY
http://www.mysticmore.com
Thomaston
Ride the scenic Naugatuck Railroad
from the Litchfield Hills to the Brass Mills of Waterbury back to the
spectacular Thomaston Dam. The Railroad Museum of New England, P.O.
Box 400, Thomaston, CT 06787-0400. Call 860.283 RAIL.
Trails
Appalachian
Trail - From Maine's Katahdin to Georgia's Springer Mountain, the
Appalachian Trail winds through the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and
culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. The trail is
a public footpath across 2,159 miles of Appalachian Mountain ridgelines.
Roads that cross it for all but its northernmost 100 miles give ready
access.
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