Essex, Connecticut
'Turtle' Submarine at Connecticut River Museum
This museum holds a fully-functional replica of the "Turtle," the first American submarine ever built.
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Essex, Connecticut
This museum holds a fully-functional replica of the "Turtle," the first American submarine ever built.
Essex, Connecticut
This classic steam-powered train takes tourists on a nostalgic trip around the Connecticut River Valley.
Avon, Connecticut
This lovely hilltop tower was specifically built to withstand 100 MPH winds.
New London, Connecticut
New London, Connecticut still holds a grudge against its hometown son who turned traitor and burned the city.
Uncasville, Connecticut
A free display of artistic lifesize dinosaur sculptures in a backyard garden.
Danbury, Connecticut
This historic railway museum may have lost its passengers but not its love for trains.
Windham, Connecticut
Public outcry led to this bridge's unique character which celebrates a giant frog battle and also sewing.
Meriden, Connecticut
A lone tower rises above the cliffs in a city park, offering fantastic views of the Connecticut landscape.
Norwalk, Connecticut
Mansion and shopping center used in the 1975 film "The Stepford Wives."
New Haven, Connecticut
A quirky assortment of musical marvels from around the world.
Danbury, Connecticut
A castle inspired by medieval architecture is hidden in the woods of Connecticut.
Hartford, Connecticut
This stunning Connecticut mansion is actually just a one-room-deep hoax.
Milford, Connecticut
This "thrice-cursed" island is allegedly home to Captain Kidd's lost treasure.
New Haven, Connecticut
Panoramic views of the city of New Haven and the Long Island Sound, with a side of history.
New Canaan, Connecticut
Home of Philip Johnson, one of the 20th century's most influential architects.
Stonington, Connecticut
Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.
Rocky Hill, Connecticut
The ancient past meets the retro-future at these dinosaur tracks that are protected by a geodesic dome.
East Lyme, Connecticut
With some 500,000 books across five buildings, this bookstore is a reader's paradise.
Waterbury, Connecticut
A miniature village lies nearly forgotten in the forest by the side of a major highway.
Hartford, Connecticut
The former home of Samuel Clemens and family remembers the happiest period of the author's life.
East Haddam, Connecticut
Quirky castle designed by the American actor best known for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage.
Middletown, Maryland
Built by the patriotic residents of Boonsboro in a single day.
Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
Berkeley Springs State Park boasts the nation's only monument commemorating presidential bathing.
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
The last holdout of a pre-Civil War rebel who took the matter of slavery into his own hands.