Antiques Marketplace, Putnam

ANTIQUE

The Glass House, New Canaan

MODERN

Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, New Haven

PREHISTORIC

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, Essex

HISTORIC

Gillette Castle State Park, East Haddam

STOP BY

Delamar Greenwich Harbor, Greenwich

STAY OVER

Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic

BY SEA

The Mark Twain House & Museum, Hartford

BY LAND

History Experiences

Explore our Revolutionary War sites, Victorian architecture, town greens, military accomplishments and other historic attractions in Connecticut.

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Repurposed Spaces—Unique Restaurant Experiences in Connecticut

Ever dined in a jailhouse? (As a visitor, of course.) How about... More

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Curating Art, History and Fun at Connecticut’s Museums

Connecticut is home to hundreds of museums and historic sites,... More

Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, Old Saybrook

10 Connecticut Travel Resolutions for 2020

Every year around this time, we make resolutions for the year ahead.... More

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Sea Big Savings with the Mystic Pass Card

Planning a visit to the Mystic area? If you are thinking about... More

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford

Magnificent Murals

If the weather drives you indoors, take advantage with a survey... More

West Cornwall Covered Bridge, West Cornwall

Bridging History

With its long history and many rivers and streams, Connecticut has... More

Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum, Wethersfield

Revolutionary Connecticut

There are many ways to explore the Revolutionary War in Connecticut,... More

Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, Groton

Remembering the Revolution

It was 240 years ago this year, in 1776, that the colonies declared... More

Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Hartford

Honoring Strong Women

In Connecticut, it's not hard to explore the stories of women from... More

Town of Litchfield, Litchfield

Classic Connecticut Town Greens

Visiting town greens is a good way to see small-town Connecticut –... More

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Deals & Packages

Glass House Grounds Passes

New Canaan, CT

The Glass House will be open as an outdoor, only experience in a limited capacity on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and

Middletown, CT

Discover some of Connecticut’s lesser known wonders and enjoy a night or two at the Inn at Middletown! Make a weekend

Mystic, CT

The deal:

Greenwich, CT

The experience

Niantic, CT

Come experience why Mystic, CT has been listed in the New York Times #1 bestseller “1,000 Places To See Before You

Upcoming Events: History

July 3 - Sept 6

"A Way with Wood: Celebrating Craft"

Mystic, Mystic Seaport Museum

July 4

2nd Annual Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Stamford, Stamford History Center

July 4

Virtual: Independence Day Bell Ringing Ceremony

Norwalk, Norwalk Historical Society

July 9

Summer Forum #6: “Woman Behind the Shadows: My Journey with Puppets and Tradition in Bali and Beyond”

Mansfield, Ballard Institute and...

July 9

Stories in Stone

Hartford, Cedar Hill Cemetery

July 11

Mark Twain's Companions & Cohorts

Hartford, Cedar Hill Cemetery

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