Bushnell Park is the oldest publicly funded park in the United States. It was conceived by the Reverend Horace Bushnell in 1854 at the time when the need for open public spaces was just beginning to be recognized. Reverend Bushnell asked his good friend and Hartford native Frederick Law Olmsted to design the park, but at the time, Olmsted was designing New York's Central Park and recommended Jacob Weidenmann, a Swiss-born landscape architiect. Weidenmann's plan for the park included graceful paths and clusters of trees and enhance the presence of the Park River which flowed through the park

This premier shopping center features anchor stores Nordstrom, Macy's, Lord & Taylor and JC Penney. The shopping center offers 160 stylish retailers and restaurants, may unique to the trade area, including Anthropologie, Apple, The Art or Shaving, bebe, Brio Tuscan Grille, California Pizza Kitchen, Coach and more. The shopping center is conveniently located at the intersection of I-84 and Route 9. Other amenities: Parking, restaurants

An exciting shopping, dining and entertainment experience which includes the anchor stores: Sears, Dick's Sporting Goods, JC Penney, and Macy's. The large food court offers a carousel for children to ride and a large play area. The Funny Bone Comedy Club is on the ground floor. Other amenities: Parking, Restaurant

The Shops at Evergreen Walk offers an outstanding collection of more than 65 of the most coveted national and specialty retailers and restaurants including Whole Foods Market, Shake Shack, Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Anthropologie, L.L. Bean, Carhartt, Burtons Grill & Bar and so much more. Whether shopping, dining or simply strolling down the main street, The Shops at Evergreen Walk is sure to please. Join us for signature events throughout the year for the entire family!

One of the Connecticut's small but important park locations in the southeastern part of the state. It principally provides boating and recreational access to the 528-acre lake. Activities include boating, fishing and swimming.

Though Charles Island is now home to a bird sanctuary, rumor has it Captain Kid used it as a hiding place for his treasure back in 1699. While Charles Island is clearly visible from the park and can be reached on foot during low tide, extreme caution is required to avoid being stranded when the tide rises. Check with park officials before heading out. Free parking.

All rooms are non-smoking mini-suites with complimentary deluxe hot breakfast. The hotel has a fitness center, parking, business center, wireless internet access and indoor heated pool. Other amenities: Coffee maker in room, dining nearby, elevator, free newspapers, iron/ironing board in room, laundry, maid service, microwave in room, parking, shopping nearby

Life-size bronze statue of Master Sergeant Homer L. Wise, awarded the Medal of Honor on June 14, 1944 and one of the most decorated soldiers of World War II. The statue also honors those who served and the thousands who made the supreme sacrifice for their country during World War II and subsequent wars. The statue is six feet and seven inches tall and created by sculptor Janice Mauro of Redding, Connecticut. Master Sergeant Home L. Wise was one of the most decorated soldiers of World War II. For heroism, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest and most revered military honor

We are an independent craft brewery based out of the American Velvet Mill in Stonington, CT, now open at a 2nd facility in Groton, CT. Officially considered a Microbrewery, our combined 1,085 gallon/35 BBL brew houses proudly produce a wide variety of brews each year – from our tried and true favorites to our experimental small batch brews. We make the most of our smaller production size by focusing on innovation and creativity – regularly putting our heads together to come up with something fresh, exciting and unexpected for our customers.

Travel in safety and comfort on the national rail service connecting 500 destinations in 46 states. Amtrak’s Northeast Regional runs between Washington, D.C’s Union Station, New York City's Penn Station and Boston, Massachusetts with stops along the shore. It also links in New Haven with service to Hartford and Springfield, Massachusetts. Visit Connecticut with a friend on Amtrak Northeast Regional and save. Go to Amtrak's promotions/deals page , and select "Northeast" to see their offerings The Northeast Corridor has daily arrivals to Mystic, New London, Old Saybrook, New Haven, Bridgeport