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19th Annual Connecticut Open House Day Set for Saturday, June 10

June 1, 2023

 

HARTFORD, Conn., (June 1, 2023) – More than 200 tourism attractions across the state will offer free or reduced admission or special offers to Connecticut residents on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in honor of the 19th annual Connecticut Open House Day. 

For almost two decades, this one-day statewide event has helped showcase Connecticut’s diverse mix of tourism offerings—from history, art, culture, nature, and adventure experiences. This special event is organized by the Connecticut Office of Tourism and designed to encourage state residents to visit or revisit some of the amazing attractions that can be found in their home state. 

View the full list of participating attractions and offers by county here: www.CTvisit.com/CTOpenHouseDay.

This year’s offerings include: 

  • Free or reduced admission at 65+ attractions, including art, history and children’s museums, train and trolley excursions, science and nature centers, and golf courses.
  • Free tours at 20+ attractions, including historic homes and theaters that are rarely open to the public, as well as vineyards, breweries and distilleries.
  • Special offers, events, and giveaways at 75+ attractions, including adventure parks, tearooms, water sport retailers, farms, rock climbing gyms, overnight properties, and shops. 

“There is so much to see and do across our state, and Connecticut Open HouseDay is the perfect opportunity for residents to get out and explore ahead of the busy summer season” said Anthony Anthony, chief marketing officer for the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. “We hope this event helps residents unlock a deeper appreciation for all that’s in our own backyard. We also hope they share these new discoveries or rediscoveries with family and friends to help create lasting connections for our tourism businesses.”

Connecticut Open House Day isn’t only a special day for residents, but also for participating tourism businesses as it helps in attracting new visitors. Some participants reported receiving two to eight times more visitors on Connecticut Open House Day than a typical Saturday in June. 

For Connecticut Open House Day updates, visit www.CTvisit.com/CTOpenHouseDay and follow #CTOpenHouse on social media.