03/04/2022
ITENIRATY TO CONNECTICUT
HARTFORD,CT
Connecticut's Old State House- 800 Main St. Hartford, CT 06103
The Old State House in Hartford, Connecticut is generally believed to have been designed by noted American architect Charles Bulfinch as his first public building. The State House is currently managed by the Office of Legislative Management of the Connecticut General assembly
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza 300 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103
The plaza features the Riverfront park system’s centre and has its own grand stage for performances, festivals and concerts. There’s seating for more than 2500 people with beautiful grass terraces surrounding it. The plaza offers trails in every direction, boat tours and walks through the city or along the Founders Bridge. The Plaza is a vital part of the Hartford community and is the perfect location for getting to know the city and the people who live there.
Bushnell Park Carousel- 1 Jewell St. Hartford, CT 06103.
Bushnell Plaza Sculpture Garden- located on Bushnell Plaza - 1 Gold St,
Hartford, CT 06103
Tavelers Tower 1-27 Grove Street 06103
The Travelers Tower is no longer open to the public for tours. The observation deck of this 1919 neo-classical pink granite building offers a panoramic view of the city, the Connecticut River and the surrounding countryside.
Hartford Police Museum -101 Pearl St, Hartford, CT 06103
The Mark Twain House & Museum- 385 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT 06105
Clemens wrote many of his best-known works while living there, including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Prince and the Pauper, Life on the Mississippi, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, A Tramp Abroad, and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center -77 Forest St.Hartford, CT 06105
An anti-slavery icon, Harriet Beecher Stowe lived in a property west of downtown Hartford on Forest Street. Known for her novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Stowe often portrayed the struggle and hardships African Americans had to endure at the time.
Connecticut State Capitol 210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford 06106
When travelling through Connecticut, you’re bound to come across the impressive gold-plated dome structure that sits in Bushnell Park. This building replaced the Old State House in the 1870s and resembled something from the Eastlake Movement. The ceiling of this enormous building covers the Connecticut General Assembly seats, the State Senate, the House of Representatives and Connecticut’s governor’s office.
The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch 15 Trinity St, Hartford, CT 06106
This Gothic monument is made of brownstone from Portland, Connecticut, Notice especially the terra cotta frieze depicting scenes from the Civil War, and midway below it, eight-foot-tall statues representing the various kinds of residents who left their homes, families and businesses to fight in the War: student, farmer, freed slave, stone mason, carpenter and blacksmith. Be sure to read the bronze plaque under the freed slave which honors the 128 African American residents of Hartford who fought for the Union.
Hartford Armory 360 Broad St, Hartford, CT 06106
Completed in 1909, this 165,000-square-foot building served as the headquarters of the Connecticut Military Department.
Great River Park 301 E River Dr, East Hartford, CT 06108
Hartford has plenty of beautiful parks for you to visit, but the Great River Park is one of the most spectacular. The park is located on the East Hartford bank of the Connecticut River and consists of luscious greenery that hugs the river around every bend.
Charter Oak Landing 50 Reserve Rd Hartford, CT 06114
Just south of Downtown Hartford, this park is home to a pair of nesting eagles, and features an excursion boat dock and public boat launch, along with access to the Charter Oak Bridge pedestrian walkway, linking to Great River Park. Park Amenities:
Boat launch, Fishing Access, Playground, Picnic tables, Paved and lighted walkways,Port-o-lets and Bike racks
Launch Trampoline Park 91 Brainard Rd Hartford, CT 06114
Waterbury,CT
Waterbury Green -1 W Main St, Waterbury, CT 06702
Bank Street Historic District
If you want to go on a walking tour of some of the most historic buildings in Waterbury then head for the Bank Street Historic District where you will find four attached brick buildings that date from the end of the 19th century and are all listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The buildings are built in the Queen Anne and Romanesque styles and have been beautifully restored to give you a glimpse of how much of Waterbury would have looked in the days of old.
Drive Blue Buzzard
Learn to drive a MONSTER TRUCK!!! Our professional, Full Size MONSTER TRUCK (just like you see at Monster Jam) is ready and waiting for you to enjoy this unique and thrilling experience. We have built a private "Road Course" near Waterbury, Connecticut,
Extreme Paintball- 476 Boyden St, Waterbury, CT 06704
Laser Planet-2457 E Main St In rear of Sunbeam Plaza, Waterbury, CT 06705
CT Virtual Golf- 108 Captain Neville Drive Waterbury, CT 06705
Union Station 389 Meadow St, Waterbury, CT 06702
Located on Meadow Street, Union Station is one of the most iconic areas of Waterbury and is also a nod to the city’s love of watches and clocks. The clock tower on the station was built in 1909 and is 240 feet high and has over 300 steps to get to the top. The tower is also decorated with gargoyles in the shape of she-wolves, and the whole station and tower are said to have been based on a design of the Torre del Mangia in Siena in Italy.
Hop Brook Lake
Waterbury, Connecticut. Its 536 acres provide excellent recreation opportunities and a chance to escape from the growing suburbia surrounding the park. Visitors can enjoy picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing/kayaking, swimming and fishing.
NEW HAVEN, CT
Yale University
Green spaces, astounding architecture, and an impeccable collegiate vibe are what you’ll witness when you decide to take a visit inside the Yale University campus. Enjoy a tour around this campus and marvel in the beauty of the entire school grounds.
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
Ranging from Ethnic artifacts to Egyptian artifacts, the Yale Peabody Museum will definitely pique someone’s interest at any age. From aged pieces of historical pieces to well-curated exhibits and galleries–this museum will not disappoint!
East Rock Park
Enjoy the view of New Haven from high above in the East Rock Park–our top activity recommendation for those who are looking for amazing and thrilling free things to do in New Haven.
Carousel at Lighthouse Point Park
After riding the carousel, you may stroll at the nearby park for a relaxing getaway or even have a peaceful picnic by the beach.
New Haven Railroad Station
The New Haven Railroad Station is a must-visit because of its iconic architectural design and the historical context behind it.
Five Mile Point Light
Sightseeing and having a picnic date are among the things to do in New Haven for couples, friends, and the entire family; an amazing destination to just feel the serenity of nature around you.
PEZ Visitor Center
Explore and be educated about the history of PEZ candy dispensers and see how they are made. Grab a sweet candy or two for you or your kids for the perfect experience.
Bridgeport,CT
Seaside Park
The park was designed by the same gentlemen responsible for Central Park and Prospect Park in Brooklyn, and also has access to Fayerweather Island, where you can cross the breakwater rocks to see a natural wildlife preserve and a lighthouse that was in operation from 1823 to 1932.
Fayerweather Island Light
Black Rock Harbor, with its deep port sheltered by Fayerweather Island, was a developing shipping center in the eighteenth century, and it seemed only natural to build a lighthouse on the island to guide ships into the harbor.
The Adventure Park at The Discovery Museum-4450 Park Ave Bridgeport,CT 06604
Get outside and into our Aerial Adventure Park to experience our five-acre, self-guided tree-to-tree climbing adventure. . You'll start with a safety briefing and practice session, then we let you choose your own adventure among our 13 treetop trails. The experience is self-guided and focused on exploration and discovery. With roughly 180 tree top platforms connected by bridges, ladders, 31 zip lines and other crossings, our trails are color-coded like ski trails, indicating difficulty level, for all abilities and are designed for self-discovery. Our helpful staff are always at hand, available for questions and assistance.
Barnum Museum
Circus giant P.T. Barnum lived in Bridgeport for 40 years of his life, and even served as the city’s mayor.Now, there’s a museum in honor of his legacy, and the beautiful terra cotta building was designed by the man himself.All three stories are filled with interesting artifacts, including a preserved elephant, a model of the Feejee mermaid, a miniature circus and an authentic (and unwrapped!) mummy..You can also stop by his statue, down the road and overlooking Long Island Sound.
Captain’s Cove Seaport
What started out as an empty lot soon because a great tourist and boating destination.
There’s a great vibe here, and it’s totally family-friendly and relaxed (and also easy on the wallet!). So, what’s there to do? The marina is filled with boats, but for those who are stuck on dry land, you can enjoy the restaurant and bar (with tons of premium waterfront seating), and also the boardwalk with lots of local vendors, the maritime museum, a sailing school and more..You can also book a fishing charter!
Tongue Point
Tongue Point is where you’ll find a small black lighthouse, referred to as The Bug, and standing at only 30 feet.
Stamford,CT
Chabad Of Stamford
770 High Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT 06905-2308
Fort Stamford Park - Goodbody Garden- 900 Westover Rd, Stamford, CT 06902
The Stamford Garden Club looks after the beautiful garden enclosed within white Italianate balustrades with support from the City of Stamford. Take a walk under the shady stone-pillared pergola. Surround yourself with the sweet fragrance of peonies. Admire the beautiful urn in the sunken garden. Relax on a bench under falling magnolia blossoms. Watch the bees and butterflies flit from one purple-piked flower to the next.
Stamford Museum & Nature Center- 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford CT 06903
Seasonal fun awaits you at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Bring friends and enjoy a picnic on the Meadow, walk over 80 acres of nature trails, drop in to the Heckscher Farm and say hello to the animals, and bring the whole group to the amazing exhibition in the Stamford Museum Galleries.
Captain Saam's Scuba School - -990 Hope St
Stamford, CT 06907
Mystic, CT
Sabino: Steamboat Cruises Departs from Mystic Seaport.
75 Greenmanville Ave.Mystic, CT 06355
A beloved icon on the Mystic River since 1974, the 110-year-old Sabino is New England’s only fully operational coal-fired steamboat. Named a National Historic Landmark in 1992, Sabino offers cruises on the Mystic River out of Mystic Seaport.
Mystic Seaport Museum - 75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic, CT 06355
Take a day and treat the family to a visit to the nation’s leading maritime museum. Immerse yourself in America’s maritime story.
Adventure Mystic -15 Holmes Street, Mystic, CT 0 06355 60Paddle Board, Kayak, Bike, Snow Rentals & Shop
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center- 109 Pequotsepos Road Mystic, CT06355
Whether you’re interested in birding, plant identification, hiking, or nature photography, you’ll enjoy the varied woodland, wetland and meadow habitats at DPNC. With 10 miles of hiking trails to explore, you can search for bluebirds in the meadow, painted turtles or bullfrogs in the pond, admire our summer wildflower garden or simply enjoy a peaceful walk in the woods. Several species of hawks and owls that are unreleasable reside in outdoor flight enclosures on the sanctuary. Meet Barred, Great Horned and Eastern Screech owls, a Peregrine Falcon, Red Tailed Hawks, Broad Wing Hawk, American Kestrel – all raptors native to southern New England. You can also see birds and other animals that we are working with to help them be released back into the wild when they are healthy.
Fields Of Fire Adventure Park
715 Noank-Ledyard Rd Mystic, CT 06355
Pre-book admission to Fields of Fire Adventure Park for three hours of climbing on elevated trails and courses in a sprawling woodland campus. With challenges that range from beginner-friendly to experts-only, Fields of Fire Adventure Park is designed to suit diverse groups, while purchasing tickets in advance means you can head straight for the trees.
Fearless Flyers Academy - Flying Trapeze -715 Noank Ledyard Rd, Mystic CT
Fearless Flyers Academy is a flying trapeze and aerial arts school located at Fields of Fire Adventure Park .
