Quick Summary:
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What is the history of Connecticut?
- Originally a Dutch colony, Connecticut is a small state with big impact on the country’s art, politics, history, and culture.
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What makes Connecticut a popular destination?
- Its breathtaking beauty, from Bear Mountain to Long Island Sound, and the proximity to large East Coast urban centers, make Connecticut a popular weekend destination for families, couples, and those seeking solitude.
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What attractions can visitors explore in Connecticut?
- You will find romantic tall ships in Mystic, priceless art at the Farmington’s Hill-Stead Museum, Connecticut flea markets, and diverse activities at Lake Compounce.
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Historic Downtown Mystic
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
The Glass House
Florence Griswold Museum
New England Air Museum
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Connecticut
Charles W. Morgan
Hill-Stead Museum
Lake Compounce: An Amusement Park in Bristol
Rocky Neck State Park, Connecticut
Maritime Aquarium
New Britain Museum of American Art, Connecticut
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Arethusa Farm
Shore Line Trolley Museum
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
U.S. Navy Submarine Force Museum
Beardsley Zoo
Mystic Aquarium
Mark Twain House and Museum
Yale University Art Gallery
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