Places justcaityy Wants to Go

Star-spangled and 38 feet tall.

A collection of mechanical beasts with some interesting names.

This Connecticut video store has a vast and varied archive that contains everything from 'Koyaanisqatsi' to 'The King's Speech.'

American artist J. Alden Weir purchased this 60-acre estate for $10 and a painting.

This tribute to the founding father of the American dictionary originally contained a spelling error.

Journey inside the bowels of this sperm whale sculpture.

This sculpture commemorates the first instance of an American president pardoning a turkey.

A humble air museum located in an original World War II aircraft factory.

One of America's oldest private membership libraries was long one of New Haven's best kept secrets.

Celebrating an art form with a collection of puppets from all over the world.

A once-booming railroad left abandoned next to the Quinnipiac River marshes now intersects with a hiking trail.

This classic steam-powered train takes tourists on a nostalgic trip around the Connecticut River Valley.

A free display of artistic lifesize dinosaur sculptures in a backyard garden.

The author of Uncle Tom's Cabin was neighbors with Mark Twain while living in this Connecticut home.

Amazing views of Long Island Sound can be seen from this mountaintop tower.

New London, Connecticut still holds a grudge against its hometown son who turned traitor and burned the city.

This petite park lets visitors see and touch examples of fossilized dinosaur tracks.

A museum dedicated to antique toys, collectibles, and nostalgia.

The "possessed" house that inspired "The Haunting in Connecticut" book and movie.

A parade of antique steeds offers a quirky ride through history.

These Benedictine nuns have been making artisanal cheeses since before it was cool.

Home of Philip Johnson, one of the 20th century's most influential architects.

Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.

A castle inspired by medieval architecture is hidden in the woods of Connecticut.