This is just a sampling of the many great things to do and see.
Hartford is conveniently located in the middle between Boston and
New York City - about a 90 minute to 2-hour drive each way. It is
serviced by Bradley International Airport (BDL). Cape Cod,
Massachusetts is about a 2-3 hour drive.
Connecticut Colleges and Universities - There
are more than 45 in-state colleges and universities to choose from.
Whether you're looking for a four-year degree, night classes, or the
money to fund either, we've compiled a number of links related to
higher education in Connecticut.
Connecticut Freedom Trail - Underground Railroad, The
Amistad Case, Sites of Interest
Connecticut Science Center
- 50 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06106 (next to the CT
Convention Center)
Opening Spring 2009, the Connecticut Science Center is bringing the
world of science to the center of Connecticut. Innovative, hands-on
exhibits and programs will come alive inside our stunning new
building overlooking the Connecticut River in Hartford. As a
must-see attraction for everyone, and an inspiring family learning
destination, the Connecticut Science Center will be the place for
people of all ages to Imagine, Discover, and Explore the world of
science.
Essex Steam Train &
Riverboat Ride - The Valley Railroad Company • One Railroad
Avenue, P.O. Box 452 • Essex, CT 06426. Welcome to the
Essex Steam
Train, a nostalgic and exciting tourist destination operating
live steam
trains in the Connecticut River Valley since 1971.
Goodspeed Opera House
- World acclaimed. Home to the original productions of Man of
La Mancha, Shenandoah, and Annie, and recipient
of two special Tony Awards for outstanding achievement in the
musical theatre, Goodspeed is world renowned as the home of the
American Musical.
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Harriet Beecher Stowe Center - 77 Forest Street, Hartford,
Connecticut
Mark Twain House and
Museum - 351 Farmington Ave., Hartford, Connecticut
Mystic Seaport: The Museum
of America and the Sea - 75 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, CT
06355,
Summer Hours (April to October) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Winter Hours
(November 3, 2008 to March 2009)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays from December 1, 2008 through March
16, 2009. Research your sea-faring genealogy, ship plans or maritime
history in our Collections and Research Center open 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. daily (holiday and Monday closings).
Visit Connecticut! The Official
Connecticut State Vacation Guide - What to Do, Where to Stay
 Mashantucket Pequot
Museum and Research Center -
110 Pequot Trail, P.O. Box 3180,
Mashantucket, CT Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm, last
admission at 3 pm. The museum is closed on Sunday and Monday. Closed
on Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas
Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. The Museum is about a one
hour drive from Hartford, CT. The Mashantucket Pequot Museum
and Research Center in Connecticut was completed in 1998.
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