Connecticut Destinations and Events

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Guide to Outdoor Skating in New England

In our special guide to outdoor skating in New England our staff pick their favorite of each state’s locations to do your winter gliding on ice.

22Jan2011 | | 2 comments | Continued
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Blast Past the Winter with a Creature Cruise from Norwalk Aquarium

Take a winter nature cruise from Norwalk Maritime Aquarium through April and see the seals and other creatures who visit from colder northern waters.

12Jan2011 | | 0 comments | Continued
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A New England Christmas in Connecticut

Christmas in Connecticut isn’t just a holiday movie – discover a real Connecticut Christmas with a train ride with santa and special holiday town here.

24Nov2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Gingerbread Houses in Connecticut Signals Start of Holiday Season

The New England Christmas season starts with gingerbread houses in Connecticut with admiring others or make your own. Here’s all the details for you.

27Oct2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Kent Connecticut Picked as One of the Best Fall Foliage Villages

If you’re looking to do some leaf-peeping in New England but afraid peak is past then head to Connecticut and the village of Kent in the Litchfield Hills.

13Oct2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Connecticut Route 169 Fall Foliage Scenic Drive

Connecticut has many fall scenic drives and this one takes you through the quiet and rural towns of eastern Connecticut and through the Last Green Valley.

21Sep2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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It’s All Happening Guide to New England Zoos

In this special guide to New England Zoos we’ll take a look at what the top ones offer in the region and what you can expect along with other resources.

19Aug2010 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Special July 2010 Events in New England

July tends to be a month filled with events for vacationers but here are some special events you may have missed when lining up your visits for July 2010.

11Jul2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Bear Mountain Hike in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut

Bear Mountain is on the Appalachian Trail in Connecticut in the Litchfield Hills region and this is Michael DiGioia’s hiking story to the summit.

13Jun2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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All Aboard this Guide to New England Scenic Rail Train Rides

Taking a New England Scenic Rail Train Ride while on vacation is a great way to see the countryside in a relaxing manner. Here’s a guide to the rides to take.

11Apr2010 | | 3 comments | Continued
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Baker’s Dozen New England Ski Resorts to Check Out

New England ski resorts have taken a financial battering in the last few years but this season has started out strong and here is our selection for 2010.

5Jan2010 | | 10 comments | Continued
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Best Bird-Watching Destinations in New England

I just completed a series of articles for our friends over at the New England Birdhouse blog on best bird-watching destinations in New England. I’m never happier than when visiting locations in New England that offer the chance to get close to wildlife in scenic destinations. And the six states of New England offer a [...]

7Oct2009 | | 7 comments | Continued
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MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort Offers Great Shows and Fine Dining

First, I’m not a card player or slot machine addict – I don’t even care much for Las Vegas as a venue for conferences. So I approached an evening at MGM Foxwoods with my family as an unsure bet for success. I’d been convinced to make the 4-hour round-trip to the newest “kid” on the [...]

21Aug2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Here is Chef Kevin Long Eighth Summer BBQ tip…

Here is Chef Kevin Long eighth Summer BBQ tip… BBQ Tip #8: Chef Long’s Cucumber and chick pea salad: This is a much less traditional salad recipe, however it is one of my summer favorites and sure to impress your barbeque guests. Take cucumbers and chick peas and mix with oregano and agave nectar for [...]

31Jul2009 | | 2 comments | Continued
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Here is Chef Kevin Long Seventh Summer BBQ tip…

Here is Chef Kevin Long seventh Summer BBQ tip… BBQ Tip #7: Chef Long’s watermelon and grape tomato salad: Is another simple but delicious option for a summer salad to go with any grilled dinner. Take diced watermelon and grape tomatoes and toss with rice vinegar and crumbled feta cheese. You can find Chef Long [...]

25Jul2009 | | 0 comments | Continued
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August 2009 at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Connecticut

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk in Connecticut continues with a full program as we enter August School vacation. Here are highlights of what you’ll see. The Aquarium that focuses on Long Island Sound has a number of special exhibits running at the moment. Here’s a quick rundown of what you can see when you visit [...]

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