Things to do in Connecticut

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The top 74 attractions in Connecticut

Historical Monuments in Stonington

Mystic River Bascule Bridge

The Mystic River Bascule Bridge (locally known as the Mystic Drawbridge) was built in 1920 and is 85 feet wide and 218 feet long.

Of Touristic Interest in Stonington

Stonington Borough

The Stonington Borough, locally known as the borough, is a quintessential New England community that boasts cute shops, delicious

Shops in Niantic

Grace

Grace is a clothing and gift shop located in the heart of downtown Niantic Village. Grace sells beautiful ocean-themed accessories

Beaches in New London

Ocean Beach Park

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Ocean Beach Park in New London is a popular place for people from southeastern Connecticut to visit during the summer. Ocean Beach

Historical Monuments in New London

Downtown New London Historic District

In the past few years downtown New London, Connecticut has seen an influx of cafes, hip restaurants, bars, yoga studios, and local

Gardens in New London

Connecticut College Arboretum

The Connecticut College Arboretum is located on the Connecticut College campus and is used by students, staff, professors, and the

Theme Parks in Oakville

The Dinosaur Place at Nature's Art Village

All kids love dinosaurs, right? At the Dinosaur Place you'll go face to face (or face to knee-height) with 40 life-size dinosaur m

Forests in Voluntown

Pachaug State Forest

Pachaug State Forest is a public park located on 24,000 acres in Voluntown, Connecticut. Included in the Pachaug State Forest is a

Wineries in Stonington

Saltwater Farm Vineyard

Surprisingly to many, Connecticut has a flourishing wine industry and even has collected vineyards to create the Connecticut Wine

Spa in Groton

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa

The Mystic Marriot Red Door Spa is a relaxing and luxurious spa located inside the Mystic Marriot. I have been to the Red Door Spa

Theaters in Ivoryton

Ivoryton Playhouse

The Ivoryton Playhouse, located in the tiny Ivoryton Village, is over 100 years old and was built in 1911. The Ivoryton Playhouse

Of Touristic Interest in Milford

Silver Sands State Park

Historical Monuments in Essex

Essex Steam Train Station

The Essex Steam Train is the only currently functioning steam train in all of the United States. You can take a 12-mile round-trip

Shops in Ivoryton

Gather of Ivoryton

Gather of Ivoryton, located on Main Street in Ivoryton Village, is a small shop that sells antique furniture, unique gifts, locall

Historical Monuments in Salem

Salem Historical Society

The Music Vale Seminary was the first degree-granting music school in the United States. It was active from 1835 and stayed open u

Shops in Essex

The French Hen

I stumbled upon The French Hen when I revisited Essex during the spring and I was pleasantly surprised by the goodies that were on

Waterfalls in Norwich

Yantic Falls - Indian Leap

This past summer while roaming Connecticut I stumbled upon the hidden gem that is Yantic Falls Indian Leap. Indian Leap is a beaut

Villages in Norwich

Olde Mistick Village

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Olde Mystick Village is located near the famous Mystic Aquarium and is a popular place to visit for lunch or a spot of shopping. O