Connecticut Travel Guide

Railroad Museum of New England - Thomaston, Connecticut

Travel Writer — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:29:39 +0000

Explore Railroad History at the Railroad Museum of New England in Thomaston, CT. The Railroad Museum of New England located in Thomaston, CT is a terrific attraction families and individuals of all ages will enjoy. The Railroad Museum of New England tells the fascinating story of the region’s railroad history through authentic rolling stock and artifacts dating to from the 1840s. In addition to passenger cars, freight cars, cabooses and an assortment of different types of locomotives, you’ll see intriguing artifacts such as signal towers and even tickets from bygone days.

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Bates-Scofield House - Darien, Connecticut

Editor — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:28:04 +0000

Bates-Scofield House - Darien, Connecticut

Have you ever visited a saltbox house? This type of home was built in the circa 1736 and names for the Bates family and the Scofields in this time.

The house was restored by the Darien Historical Society in 1964 and has been available for tours to showcase the construction and lifestyle of the time.

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Chaplin Museum - Chaplin, Connecticut

Travel Writer — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:03:37 +0000

Begin an Exploration of Early American Life at the Chaplin Museum in CT. Mystic Country in CT is known for its fascinating seaside attractions and charm. It’s also a terrific place to start a tour of some of the state’s fabulous resources related to American life in the 18th and 19th centuries. When you’ve had your fill of the wonderful Mystic Aquarium and Seaport, plan to pay a visit to a small, but intriguing museum in nearby Chaplin, CT.

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Pinchbeck’s Rose Farm - Guilford, Connecticut

Travel Writer — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:20:54 +0000

Visit Pinchbeck’s Rose Farm in Guilford, CT. On your next visit to the New Haven area, plan to visit Pinchbeck’s Rose Farm in Guilford, CT. This incredible Farm is renowned for delivering exquisite roses that don’t just arrive, but “perform” in the home. After a visit to Pinchbeck’s Rose Farm, you’ll understand why such distinguished clients as Joan Crawford and Barbara Bush love Pinchbeck’s roses.

Pinchbeck’s Rose Farm has been growing roses since 1929. This is when William Pinchbeck, Jr. set out to find a suitable piece of land where he could establish a rose farm that would thrive. It’s easy to see why he chose this location: the climate is ideal for rose growing, the land is flat, and both the New York and Boston markets were accessible by railroad.

William Pinchbeck, Jr. was the Great-Grandfather of the present-day operator of Pinchbeck’s Rose Farm, but his first incredible greenhouse is still in use today. The gigantic single span greenhouse he built is 1,200 feet long by 81 feet wide. William Jr. used iron framing to build what is still the largest greenhouse of its kind in the world.

A second greenhouse was added to the Pinchbeck’s Rose Farm property in 1936. This greenhouse is 600 feet long by 81 feet wide. Although smaller than the first greenhouse built by William Jr., the second is also incredibly large and impressive.

The two greenhouses at Pinchbeck’s Rose Farm hold an astounding 90,000 rose bushes! These rose bushes produce 3 million blooms each year. In the seventy years Pinchbeck’s Rose Farm has been operating, it has produced more than 200 million blooms.

When you see the incredible array and number of roses at Pinchbeck’s Rose Farm, you understand why their deliveries are so spectacular. With so many roses to choose from, Pinchbeck’s can select roses that are at their peak. Roses from Pinchbeck’s Rose Farm arrive budded and ready to unfold in gorgeous blooms over the course of a week. Hence, the saying that Pinchbeck’s roses “perform” rather than arrive.

As you will discover on your visit to Pinchbeck’s Rose Farm, not only do they grow beautiful roses here, they do so in an environmentally friendly way. Pinchbeck’s Rose Farm has been heating their greenhouses with recycled wood since 1978. They also use steam from their boilers to produce electricity.

Pinchbeck’s Rose Farm is located in the greater New Haven area at 929 Boston Post Road in Guilford, CT.

You can find several hotel accommodations on HotelsCombined.com for the Guilford area if you’re interested in seeing these unique roses and other area attractions.

929 Boston Post Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437

Killingly Historical Center - Danielson, Connecticut

Travel Writer — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:16:02 +0000

Explore History with Outstanding Resources at the Killingly Historical Center. If you or your family originates from or resides in the Killingly, CT area, or you are interested in the history of this region of the state, you’ll appreciate a visit to the Killingly Historical Center. The Killingly Historical Center is a fabulous resource in Danielson, CT you can take advantage of to research genealogy and explore New England history.

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Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library - Hartford, Connecticut

Travel Writer — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:13:54 +0000

Visit the Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library in Hartford. The Connecticut Historical Society Museum and Library, located in Hartford Connecticut, opened in 1825 and it one of the oldest historical societies in the nation. It boasts one of the greatest collections of artifacts in New England.

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Allis-Bushnell House and Museum - Madison, Connecticut

Editor — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:09:00 +0000

Allis-Sushnell House and Museum - Madison, Connecticut

Built in the timeframe of 1785 htis house was at one time the home of Cornelius Scranton Bushnell, a railroad executive and shipbuilder, who played an important role in the building of the Civil War ironclad, better known as the U.S.S. Monitor. This ship was in the first ever naval battle between two ironclad warships. The Monitor was 172 feet long and possessed two 11 inch smoothbore Dahlgren guns on revolving turret.

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Mark Twain House - Hartford, Connecticut

Travel Writer — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:12:48 +0000

Tour the Mark Twain House in Hartford, CT. On your next trip to Connecticut, plan to stop for a tour of the Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford. This National Historic Landmark is intriguing from an historical and architectural perspective, but it is even more interesting as the restored home of Mark Twain.

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Discover the History of America and the Sea at Mystic Seaport, CT

Travel Writer — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:31:09 +0000

One of the best attractions to visit along the Connecticut coast is Mystic Seaport. This is the nation’s top maritime museum, and it features many fascinating exhibits related to American and the Sea.

The first attraction you will want to explore at Mystic Seaport is the re-created 19th century seafaring Village. These are living history exhibits featuring friendly and knowledgeable staff members that will answer questions and provide you with plenty of information about the various historic buildings here.

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Mystic Aquarium is a First Rate Attraction in Connecticut

Travel Writer — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:25:02 +0000

Mystic Aquarium is one of the best aquariums in the country. There is a variety of attractions here focusing on sea creatures but also conservation and nautical history related to Connecticut and the United States. There are more than 70 exhibits at the Aquarium including more than 425 species of animals from diverse parts of the world.

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