http://www.connecticutbeautiful.com Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:03:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.connecticutbeautiful.com/c4/railroad-museum.html 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 ... http://www.connecticutbeautiful.com/c3/bates-scofield-house-darien-connecticut.html 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 ... http://www.connecticutbeautiful.com/c7/chaplin-museum.html 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, ... http://www.connecticutbeautiful.com/c6/pinchbeck-rose-farm.html 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 ... http://www.connecticutbeautiful.com/c7/killingly-historical-center.html 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. http://www.connecticutbeautiful.com/c5/historical-society-museum.html 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 ... http://www.connecticutbeautiful.com/c6/allis-bushnell-house-and-museum-madison-connecticut.html 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 ... http://www.connecticutbeautiful.com/c5/mark-twain-house.html 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. ... http://www.connecticutbeautiful.com/c7/discover-the-history-of-america-and-the-sea-at-mystic-seaport-ct.html 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 ... http://www.connecticutbeautiful.com/c7/mystic-aquarium-is-a-first-rate-attraction-in-connecticut.html