Connecticut is full of art and culture. Just travel the Connecticut Art Trail to visit a consortium of fifteen museums and historic landmarks. Explore bucolic farms; see studios and boarding houses where famous artists once resided. Visit contemporary art museums and go back in time to marvel European masterpieces and the works of American Impressionists. Some highlights along the trail are the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, the Hill Stead Museum in Farmington, the Mattatuch Museum Art & History Center in Ridgefield, and Yale University in New Haven. Connecticut is also home to two casinos, the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville and Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, the largest casino in the world. Both casinos offer their own unique atmosphere with an array of gaming experiences that include table games, slots, poker, bingo, keno, and race book. Foxwoods' latest addition is the MGM Grand. Both Foxwoods and Mohegan offer accommodations and special packages, luxury spas, casual and gourmet dining, live entertainment, and shopping. Feeling lucky? Just a short distance away from the casinos, along the banks of the Mystic River, return to the charm of New England in Mystic. Mystic is home to two world-renowned museums: Mystic Seaport, the largest maritime museum in the world, and the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. At Mystic Seaport you can go aboard tall ships at the seaport and tour a real 19th-century seafaring village. There’s also a remarkable exhibit detailing Dr. Robert Ballard’s discovering of the shipwrecked Titanic.
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Things To Do in Massachusetts Massachusetts offers a wealth of history, beauty, and culture. With the arrival of the first Pilgrims in the Mayflower in 1620, Plymouth Rock is where modern-day U.S. history as we know it all began. Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and one of the oldest cities in the country. Home to well over a half a million residents, Boston is the New England’s mecca of culture, history, education, economic activity, and technology. Students come from all over the world to attend some the country's top-rated colleges such as Harvard, MIT, and Tufts University. Those seeking the best medical care available are attracted to Mass General, Brigham and Women’s, and the Children’s Hospital. If it's history you want, Boston has lots of that. Visit the Boston Aquarium, the Museum of Science, or the Museum of Fine Arts. To really get an insight into early American history take a walk on the Freedom Trail where you'll see landmarks of which include the Boston Common, one of the country's oldest public parks, the Granary Burying Ground, the Old North Church, and the USS Constitution. “Old Ironsides.” And of course, Boston is home to Fenway Park and the Boston Red Sox . Enjoy a Fenway frank and some popcorn the country's smallest and oldest ballparks. Finding a place to stay won’t be a problem as there are many hotels throughout the city. Take a cab or ride the T, America’s first subway, to experience some of the best shopping, dining, and entertainment Boston has to offer. Things To Do In New Hampshire
Things To Do In Rhode Island The smallest of the 50 states, Rhode Island was the first of the 13 colonies to claim its independence in 1776. Located in the southeastern corner of New England, Rhode Island is only 48 miles long and 37 miles wide. Thanks to conservation and preservation committees, visitors and residents are able to appreciate the remarkable architecture and landmarks of this historic state as well as enjoy breathtaking scenery along sandy white shores and flowering bluffs. Rhode Island has long been and continues to be a place to escape to and relax. In earlier days, the well-to-do retreated to Rhode Island where they spent their summers lounging in fancy resorts, mansions, and cottages. The Newport Mansions are a fine example of this high society. Their architectural footprint is a marvel in itself. Once home to such names as the Vanderbilts and the Astors, these mansions are filled with grandeur and elegance. You are taken back to days of riches, wealth, and indulgence. With the help of the Preservation Society of Newport County, several of Newport’s mansions have been preserved and rescued from becoming housing developments and many others are still privately owned and open for tour. Some of the most notable mansions opened to the public are The Breakers, the Elms, Belcourt Castle, and the Beachwood. Things To Do In Vermont Producing over 5.5 million pounds of syrup annually, Vermont is the largest producer of pure maple in the United States. During the spring sugaring season the Vermont Maple Foundation helps organize and promote the Annual Vermont Maple Open House Weekend. The event celebrates Vermont’s heritage and the tradition of maple sugaring. During this event the public can visit sugar houses all over the state and partake in various activities and tastings…sweet! Besides sugaring, Vermont is also known for dairy farming and CHEESE!!! Farming has always played a major role in the rural life of a Vermonter. It was a way of living and a means of survival. Today many efforts are being made to preserve open farmland and farming-for example, farm stays. See what it’s like to be a farm hand; get your hands dirty, spend the night, and wake up to a true country breakfast. With 107 covered bridges, Vermont holds the record for having the most bridges per square mile. Set against the rustic New England landscape, these bridges evoke a sentimental feel for days since past. With today’s technology and GPS, it isn’t difficult to map out a route. Plan a trip to take in the vibrant Vermont fall foliage and visit some of these authentic landmarks. One such doable day trip includes The Silk Bridge, Paper Mill Village Bridge, Henry Bridge, Chiselville Bridge, and West Arlington Bridge. (Directions). For more information on Vermont’s covered bridges, visit the National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges website. |
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