Attractions in Connecticut

Connecticut serves up a unique collection of attractions. Find out all about one of America's greatest showman at The Barnum Museum in Bridgeport. Explore magical Sheffield Island Lighthouse and Nature Trail near Norwalk. Uncover the mysteries of the sea at Mystic Aquarium in Mystic. In addition to these great attractions, there's a lot more to do in Connecticut. See for yourself by reading the list below.

New Haven Crypt

History buffs will be drawn to the New Haven Crypt, located below the Center Church in New Haven, Connecticut. Take a tour of an ancient cemetery with gravestones from 1687 to 1812, including those of Benedict Arnold's first wife and President Rutherford Hayes' family. For more information, visit http://newhavencenterchurch.org/crypt.html.  [Top]

Peabody Museum of Natural History

Yale University's Peabody Museum of Natural History in New Haven, Connecticut will astound you with its more than 11 million objects from the worlds of anthropology, botany, zoology and entomology. Discover two breathtaking permanent exhibits are the Hall of Native American Cultures and Fossil Fragments: The Riddle of Human Origins. For more information, visit http://www.peabody.yale.edu/.  [Top]

Mark Twain House & Museum

Come see the elegant Victorian mansion in Hartford, Connecticut where Mark Twain not only lived with his family (1874-1891) but wrote "huckleberry finn" and "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." The Museum Center features a gift shop, cafe and exhibition galleries. http://www.marktwainhouse.org/.  [Top]

Mohegan Sun Casino

Operated by the Mohegan Tribe, Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut features a casino that offers thousands of slot machines and hundreds of table games. But wait, there's more. Enjoy fine dining, superb shopping, challenging golf and live entertainment. For more information, visit http://www.mohegansun.com/.  [Top]

Maritime Aquarium

The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Connecticut is a haven for all types of sea creatures, including harbor seals, river otters, frogs and jellyfish. One of the most popular exhibits is the Touch Tank. Hold a green crab in your palm. Rub a horseshoe crab's belly. Feel a sea star's rough surface. For more information, visit http://www.maritimeaquarium.org/.  [Top]

Mt. Tom State Park

Mt. Tom State Park in Litchfield, Connecticut boasts a 34-foot stone tower which provides a 360-degree view of large parts of the state as well as parts of Massachusetts and New York. Hiking trails are plentiful, too. A great place to cool off is Mount Tom Pond, whose waters are spring fed. For more information, visit http://www.berkshirehiking.com/hikes/mt_tom.html.  [Top]

Mystic Seaport

Travel to Mystic, Connecticut to experience American maritime history firsthand at Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea. Climb aboard historic tall ships. Stroll through a re-created 19th-century coastal village. Get an up-close-and-personal look at ship restoration. For more information, visit http://www.mysticseaport.org/.  [Top]

Ocean Beach Park

Ocean Beach Park in New London, Connecticut is more than just a beautiful beach. It's also the sight of an amusement park with rides, a spacious boardwalk, nature trail, playground, pool, waterslides, miniature golf, and good old-fashioned food and drink. For more information, visit http://www.ocean-beach-park.com/.  [Top]

Gillette Castle

Located in a 184-acre park overlooking the Connecticut River in East Haddam, Connecticut, Gillette Castle was built during the years 1914-1919 by William Gillette, an actor known for portraying Sherlock Holmes. Take a tour and discover secret passages, hidden compartments and exotic woodwork. The park also features hiking trails and picnic areas. For more information, visit http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325204&depNav_GID=1650.  [Top]

Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

Learn all about the woman who humanized slavery in her novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford, Connecticut. Part of the Connecticut Freedom Trail and the Connecticut Women's Heritage Trail, this impressive site includes two historic houses, a visitor's center, and a museum shop. For more information, visit http://www.harrietbeecherstowe.org/index_home.shtml.  [Top]