The Mark Twain House & Museum, Hartford

Antique

The Glass House, New Canaan

Modern

Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, New Haven

Prehistoric

Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, Essex

Historic

Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic

By Sea

Butler-McCook House & Garden, Hartford

By Land

History Experiences

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

B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill, Old Mystic

7 Connecticut Towns for Fall Family Fun

Meet the CT Ambassadors! CTvisit.com is proud to partner with some of... 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

The Glass House, New Canaan

Great Ways to Use Your Vacation Days

Photo: The Glass House, New Canaan No time to take time off? If you’... 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

Sunset Sail Package

Essex, CT

Offered September 3 through October 25, with Thursday through Sunday stay-overs.

Mystic, CT

Enjoy a weekend getaway this fall and visit the Spirits of Mystic. Join Seaside Shadows on a walking tour of some of

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

Save over $10 with this October special for a dual admission that gives you tickets to a Seaside Shadows Ghost Tour in

Mystic, CT

The deal:

Greenwich, CT

The experience

Upcoming Events: History

Oct 20

Virtual: Mütter Museum - The Science Behind the "Sideshow"

Danbury, Danbury Library

Oct 20

Film: "Memories of Murder"

Ridgefield, Ridgefield Playhouse

Oct 21

Discover Cedar Hill

Hartford, Cedar Hill Cemetery

Oct 22 - 30

West Hartford Hauntings

West Hartford, North Cemetery

Oct 22

Fall Puppet Forum: The Renaissance of African American Object Performance

Mansfield, Ballard Institute and...

Oct 22

MATT by Night: Virtual Halloween Trivia Night

Waterbury, Mattatuck Museum

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