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Family Fun


Truly Scrumptious - #1
‘Tis the season to concoct victuals and stews, savor gourmet chocolate and exotic spices and dig in

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Family Fun

Pure Dino-Mite - #16
Though dinosaurs became extinct about 66 million years ago, their spirit lives on in Connecticut.

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Family Fun

Cabin Fever Reliever - #17
If it rains, Connecticut has you covered with an array of indoor activities.

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Family Fun

Mystic Magic - #18
There’s a reason why the historic former whaling center in Connecticut’s southeast corner is called

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Family Fun

Time Out - #19
In an age with a 24/7 pace, it’s calming to occasionally turn back the clock.

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Family Fun

Thrills, Hills & Chills - #20
Pack your kids, your coziest clothes and your camera for one cool Connecticut weekend.

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Family Fun

Rest & Relaxation


Girlfriends in Heaven - #2
This weekend, it’s all about you and your gal pals.

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Rest & Relaxation

Winter at the Beach - #3
The crash of black waves under a silver slice of sky is a magical sight in winter. The stark seascap

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Rest & Relaxation

Bogie & Bacall - #5
In the summer of 1945, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall honeymooned at the Inn at Mystic.

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Rest & Relaxation

Spas by the Sea - #6
A day at the beach or a massage can do wonders for the psyche

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Rest & Relaxation

Essex Escape - #7
Little wonder why Norm Crampton praised Essex in his book, The 100 Best Small Towns in America.

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Rest & Relaxation

Hit the Jackpot - #8
Bet on a great weekend at two of America’s most famous casinos, offering world-class dining, enterta

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Rest & Relaxation

Currier & Ives Christmas - #12
Experience an old-fashioned, postcard-perfect Connecticut Christmas.

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Rest & Relaxation

Bethlehem Pilgrimage - #13
Since 1938, thousands have made the pilgrimage to the little town of Bethlehem, Connecticut, to mail

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Rest & Relaxation

Oldies But Goodies - #32
Shake off winter’s cold blast by playing in the past.

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Rest & Relaxation

History


All the Pretty Houses: Holiday House Tours - #10
During the holidays, historic homes, city parks and custom shops sparkle with seasonal finery. On an

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History

Mark Twain's Hartford - #34
“Of all the beautiful towns, it has been my fortune to see this is the chief,” said Mark Twain...

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History

French Connection - #35
In July 1780, 5,800 French troops led by Comte de Rochambeau marched from Sterling across...

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History

Native American Immersion - #38
Connecticut’s name comes from Quinnehtukut, which means “beside the long tidal river” (the Connectic

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History

Amistad for All - #39
On June 28, 1839, the Spanish ship La Amistad left Havana, Cuba, with 53 Africans who had been...

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History

Inventor's Alley - #41
The world is more fun because of Connecticut. The lollipop, hamburger, color TV and Frisbee were fir

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History

Arts & Culture


Book Lovers' Getaway - #27
Sitting in a scone-scented bookstore/café with a compelling novel while snow drifts by the window is

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Arts & Culture

Weekend Artist - #29
Nourish your creative spirit by taking an art class, shopping for handcrafts and visiting Connecticu

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Arts & Culture

Curtain Call - #40
Love theater? Stage your own weekend production. See a play, savor dinner at a restaurant with drama

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Arts & Culture

Around the World in a Weekend - #46
On a weekend in New Haven, you can shop in France, dine in Africa...

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Arts & Culture

Catch a Rising Star - #47
Hartford’s tagline is “New England’s Rising Star.”

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Arts & Culture

Mod Squad - #49
Andy Warhol hangs in Connecticut. So do Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko.

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Arts & Culture

Connecticut Goes Hollywood - #50
Thanks to a new tax incentive enticing film companies to shoot movies in Connecticut...

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Arts & Culture

Creative in Connecticut - #51
Connecticut has a long tradition of supporting artists and their works.

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Arts & Culture

From Tracks to Treats - #52
No car? No problem. Take a train to one of many Connecticut stations within walking distance ...

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Arts & Culture

Active Adventures


Ski Sampler - #21
So, the mountains are full of fresh powder and you don’t know how to ski.

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Frozen Fun - #23
Make a New Year’s resolution to try a new sport – how about snow-biking or ice-fishing? Connecticut’

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Blades of Glory - #25
If your goal this winter is to play and watch more hockey, you’re in luck. Connecticut has two pro h

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Hike the Appalachian Trail - #26
Picturesque rivers, pastoral fields, and wildlife-rich woodlands are a few reasons to traverse...

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Charm of the Farm - #30
Farms with herbs, bison, cows, gourmet meals, and cozy guestrooms – Connecticut has them all.

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For the Birds - #33
In 1951, Connecticut native Roger Eddy invented the Audubon Bird Call...

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52 Great Getaways
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