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Shoreline Trolley Museum in East Haven, CT: A Trolley Ride Back in Time

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If you are looking for something fun and educational to do in the New Haven area, you owe it to yourself (and your family) to visit the Shoreline Trolley Museum in East Haven, Connecticut. This neat trolley museum has both indoor and outdoor opportunities for family fun. It’s also a great place to bring an […]

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The Niantic Children’s Museum: Why you Need to Visit

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Also called The Southeastern Connecticut Children’s Museum, the Niantic Children’s museum is a small children’s museum located on the main strip of road in Niantic, Connecticut. This is a favorite spot for families in the southeast area of Connecticut, however, parents all over Connecticut find this children’s museum worth the drive, as there are also

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Mashantucket Pequot Museum: A Review of The World’s Largest Native American Museum

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Mashantucket Pequot Museum is located in Mashantucket, CT minutes from Foxwoods Casino. It is tribal-owned and operated and the world’s largest Native American Museum. It is not only informative but also beautiful, moving, and thought-provoking. Here is my review of my experience at this incredible Native American museum in Connecticut. The Mashantucket Pequot Museum Exhibits

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Harkness State Park in Waterford, CT: History & Attractions

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Connecticut has some of the most amazing green spaces and natural attractions in the U.S. Harkness State Park in Waterford is one of its most beautiful and well-known. In this article, you’ll learn a bit about what there is to do at Harkness Park, the history of the park, and you’ll get some answers to

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The Best Apple Picking in Connecticut: 8 Top Orchards

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Picking apples is a favorite Fall activity for families all over Connecticut. Fortunately for us, amazing Connecticut apple orchards are in no short supply when apple picking season hits. Also lucky for Connecticut residents, the state is relatively small and any Connecticut apple orchard is likely just a short drive away. Don’t forget to check

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