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Address: 950 Trout Brook Dr, Hartford, CT 06119
Educational and entertaining exhibits are the hallmark of this center. Included are a planetarium and a wildlife sanctuary made up of 30 animals, including a mountain lion, a chinchilla and bobcat. Star Station One, an exhibit that is charting the development of the International Space Station, is currently being...
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Address: 915 Prospect Ave, Hartford, CT 06105
Named for the wife of Charles H. Pond, a wealthy industrialist and statesman, this lovely park features vistas that look out over meadows, fields and water. A half-acre garden of rose bushes is the centerpiece of the park and is world-renowned. The 100-acre park features greenhouses, garden areas and pathways along...
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Address: 77 Forest St, Hartford, CT 06105-3243
This Victorian Gothic "cottage" was built in 1871. Along with Mark Twain, Stowe, author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and "The American Woman's Home," was a member of Nook Farm's prestigious literary community. The home is dedicated to a program series that focuses on social issues such as race relations and women's roles....
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Address: 351 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT 06105-4498
Visit the home where Mark Twain wrote several of his famous novels, including "Tom Sawyer," "Huckleberry Finn," and "The Prince and the Pauper." This Stick-style Victorian mansion was built in 1874 in this famous Nook Farm neighborhood. Guided tours are available in which events from Twain's personal and family life...
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Address: 800 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103-2399
Designed in 1796 by noted architect Charles Bullfinch, this house is one of the oldest state houses in the nation. It served as the seat of state government for almost a hundred years until the present Capitol was built. The home has hosted major state and national events, including many visits by dignitaries and...
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Address: 39 Norwich Westerly Rd, I-95 Exit 92, Ledyard, CT 06339
Visit this world-class casino and play one of the more than 5000 slot machines or pick from the hundreds of tables of blackjack and roulette. Try your hand at poker, bingo, keno or racebook. Stay at one of the three hotels in the resort complex and enjoy the dining, shops and entertainment.
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Address: 600 Main St, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, CT 06103
This gallery has been described as a "subversive contemporary art space off the corridor of a traditional art museum." Located in the Wadsworth Atheneum, MATRIX offers radical, challenging, and activist exhibitions. Interesting themes and issues are explored through non-traditional media forms such as installation and...
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Address: 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382
A Native American décor serves as the backdrop to this gaming and entertainment complex. Enjoy a few of the 6000 slot machines and 200 gaming tables. High stakes bingo is another feature. Treat yourself to dinner, shopping or live entertainment in the Wolf Bar and Showroom.
Wadsworth Athenaeum Museum of Art
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Address: 600 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103-2990
One of the greatest art museums in the United States, the Wadsworth features a quality collection of fine and decorative arts. Most noteworthy are the Hudson River School landscapes, Old Master paintings, and the French and American Impressionist collection. Not to be missed is the impressive collection of decorative...
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Address: Hartford, CT 06103
This landscaped plaza features views of the river as well as Hartford's impressive architecture. Grab a bite to eat at the on-site restaurant or deli and run a few errands at the several shops located here.
