The Great State of Connecticut
Connecticut is located in the northeastern part of the United States. Because of its long coastline, the state enjoys a moderate weather.
Hartford, the capital of Connecticut, houses Antheneum Museum, which is the oldest art museum in the U.S. It contains important impressionist paintings from the French and American Schools. It also contains modern and contemporary art works including early American furniture.
In Hartford is to be found the oldest public park, the Bushnell Park. It encompasses a memorial arch called Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch. It was built in memory of the American Civil War heroes. Music events and festivals take place there every year.
There is plenty to do in Connecticut. In winter time Mohawk Mountain and Mount Southington offer several areas for skiing and other winter sports. If you enjoy hiking in the Appalachian Trails, Bear Mountain is Connecticut’s highest peak with breathtaking views from the summit. If water sports are desired along with beautiful scenery then the West Cornwall Covered Bridge, a national historic spot built over the Housatonic River, is the place to visit. There one can find ample opportunities for canoeing, and fishing.
Connecticut Attractions
1 Academy Hall (Rocky Hill, Connecticut)
- Rocky HillAcademy Hall in Rocky Hill, Connecticut is a Federal style building from 1803. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
2 Airways Golf Course & Country Club
- West SuffieldThe Airways Golf Course & Country Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Hartford County Connecticut. Built in 1977, this West Suffield course designed by Geoffrey Cornish is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 1070 S Grand St, West Suffield, CT 6093
3 Alling Memorial Golf Course
- New HavenThe Alling Memorial Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in New Haven County Connecticut. Built in 1930, this New Haven course designed by Robert D. Pryde is open mar 1 to dec 1. For tee time information call the pro shop at 203-946-8014. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 35 Eastern St, New Haven, CT 6513
4 Allis-Bushnell House
- MadisonAllis-Bushnell House is a historic house at 853 Boston Post Road in Madison, Connecticut.
5 American Clock & Watch Museum
- BristolThe American Clock & Watch Museum, located in Bristol, Connecticut, is one of a very few museums in the US dedicated solely to horology, which is the history, science and art of timekeeping and timekeepers. Located in the heart of historic center of American clockmaking ACWM is the worlds preeminent horological museum in the area of American clocks, primarily industrial made clocks of the 18th and early 20th century.
6 Anderson's Glen Course at Blackledge Country Club
- HebronThe Anderson's Glen Course at Blackledge Country Club is a 36 hole public golf course in Tolland County Connecticut. Built in 1995, this Hebron course designed by G. Cornish, B. Silva & M. Mungeam is open mar 1 to dec 1. For tee time information call the pro shop at 860-228-0250. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 180 W St, Hebron, CT 6248
7 Arena at Harbor Yard
- BridgeportThe Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut, built alongside The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. The Arena opened on October 10, 2001 and is managed by Centerplate. Webster Bank entered into a 10-year $3.5 million agreement with the City of Bridgeport for naming rights of the Arena on January 6, 2011.
8 Ashbel Woodward House
- FranklinThe Ashbel Woodward House is a museum that is situated in Franklin, Connecticut. The house was built in 1835 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 8, 1992.
9 Banner Lodge Country Club
- MoodusThe Banner Lodge Country Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Middlesex County Connecticut. Built in 1945, this Moodus course designed by Donald Ross is open apr 1 to dec 1. For tee time information call the pro shop at 860-873-9075. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 10 Banner Rd, Moodus, CT 6469
10 Barnum Museum
- BridgeportThe Barnum Museum is a museum in Bridgeport, Connecticut in the US with an extensive collection related to P. T. Barnum and the history of Bridgeport, Connecticut housed in an historic building on the National Register of Historic Places.
Connecticut Hotels
1 Bradley International Airport
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
