Hamden, CT is just a short distance from the more bustling city of New Haven and boasts a nickname of “The Land of the Sleeping Giant.” While it’s a small town, Hamden is full of a number of things to do, including museums, farms, state parks and great restaurants.

Ireland's Great Hunger Museum

© Ireland's Great Hunger Museum

Farmington Canal State Park

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