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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Family Fun

From east to west, Connecticut is jam-packed with activities for... More

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Historic Sites

Connecticut is filled with lots of great historic sites and... More

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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

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

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Deals & Packages

Mystic River Picnic Package

Mystic, CT

Enjoy the fresh air and a scrumptious lunch with our Mystic River Picnic Package. We will pack a basket just for you and

Windsor Locks, CT

The New England Air Museum is an aerospace museum located adjacent to Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks.

Mystic, CT

Your pass to the best that Mystic has to offer. With your Mystic Pass, you’ll enjoy one admission to Mystic Aquarium 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

Norwalk, CT

Get one free admission for a child when you take the Sheffield Island ferry tours.

Upcoming Events: History

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