52 Weekends in Connecticut
52 Weekends in Connecticut

Author: Andi Marie Cantele

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2007-05-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0881507210

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Discover a wide variety of year-round weekend activities and itineraries in one of the smaller, yet diverse, states in the country. Full of year-round activities and fun excursions for both first-time visitors and long-time residents, 52 Weekends in Connecticut traverses the entire state, from the bucolic Northwest Corner to the Quiet Corner in the northeast, along the shoreline facing Long Island Sound and dozens of points in between. Tour an Ivy League campus; shop for antiques and hidden treasures; hike the Appalachian Trail; ride a vintage steam train; or take a wintertime cruise in search of seals, and much more!

Secret Connecticut: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure
Secret Connecticut: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

Author: Anastasia Mills Healy

Publisher: Reedy Press LLC

Published: 2021-03-15

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 1681063050

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Did you know that there’s a Connecticut hotel room with a real helicopter inside? Can you guess who inspired the character of Indiana Jones, who was president before George Washington, and who flew before the Wright Brothers? Find the state’s most interesting and offbeat stories in Secret Connecticut: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. Are you interested in taking a safari or racing a chariot? Had you ever heard that Martin Luther King Jr. spent two summers in Connecticut? Included are more than eighty engaging stories that provide insight into one of America’s oldest states. Inside are tales of pirates, an underground prison, and a possessed doll. Aren’t you curious about the spectacular stained glass church that was unknowingly built in the shape of a fish by a famous architect? From the world’s smallest Native American reservation to professionally coiffed cows and a replica of Marie Antoinette’s palace, you’ll find intrigue around every corner of this small but surprising state. Author Anastasia Mills Healy brings to life the long history of intriguing people, places, and events that will fascinate even life long residents of Connecticut.

Connecticut
Connecticut

Author: Doe Boyle

Publisher: Falcon Guides

Published: 2004-05

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780762729777

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Heres the inside information on all the family-friendly fun to be had in the Nutmeg State. Fun with the Family Connecticut leads the way to amusement parks, recreation trails, zoos, childrens museums, parks, festivals, and much more. Written by a parent, for parents, this opinionated, personal, and easy-to-use guide has the best things to see and do to keep the kids busy and happy for an hour, a day, or a weekend - a guaranteed antidote to vacation boredom! Take a Look Inside For: Current information on Connecticuts family attractions Quick-reference icons Regional maps Age-appropriate guidelines Kid-friendly restaurants and places to stay

River Days
River Days

Author: Michael J. Tougias

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13:

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Michael Tougias weaves a rich narrative of history fishing lore and natural history that celebrates this American Heritage River

Day Trips® New England
Day Trips® New England

Author: Maria Olia

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2023-09-14

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 1493082205

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Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips New England. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover within a two-hour drive to and from many top New England destinations. With full trip-planning information, Day Trips New England helps makes the most of a brief getaway.