Out-of-the-ordinary customized, deluxe motorcoach tours in ConneCTicut include admissions, lunch, brunch or dinner.ConneCTions, Connecticut's in-state tour specialist, has been known for its Cultural Heritage, Haunted ConneCTicut, Mark Twain's ConneCTicut, P.T. Barnum JUMBO cradle to grave, Katharine Hepburn's Connecticut, Touch of Tiffany in ConneCTicut, and Fiber to Fashion and culinary interactive deluxe motorcoach tours since 1997. A selection of escorted, narrated one-day scheduled tours originate from and visit destinations across the state. The tours include admissions/lunch, brunch or

Dedicated to protecting Long Island Sound through hands-on learning opportunities, the SoundWaters Coastal Education Center is located in the historic Holly House in Cove Island Park, Stamford. It offers workshops, lectures, environmental displays, art exhibits, canoe trips and concerts. The Coastal Education Center serves as a year-round central venue for environmental education. At the Center, adults and children together learn and work on meaningful and rewarding programs integral to the well-being and success of a community located on Long Island Sound. SoundWaters offers a wide variety of

One-room school where patriot spy and Connecticut state hero Nathan Hale taught before the American Revolution. Tour time: 20 minutes

Bordering woodlands, this small-town country inn is 6.3 miles from the action of Lime Rock Park racetrack and 9.9 miles from the tranquility of Housatonic State Forest. Traditional rooms feature pillow-top mattresses, goose-down pillows, flat-screen TVs and USB-equipped outlets, plus mini fridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Amenities include multiple gazebos, an outdoor pool and a business center, and a cozy common room features exposed beams and a fieldstone fireplace. Continental breakfast and Wi-Fi are complimentary.

One of the last active cavalry militia units in the United States in service since 1808. Troopers perform mounted military drill and musical ride. State forest mounted patrols, search and rescue, special needs riding program. Other amenities: Parking

Kidcity is a one-of-a-kind children's museum for the early years, where families play pretend together. Each whimsical room is handmade by our artist crew for ages 1 to 7. Reservations required at KidcityMuseum.com.

Come experience beautiful Connecticut and Rhode Island coasts on a sportfishing charter with Captain Steve Burnett. Sailing from Stonington, CT, you’re only a quick ride away from some of the Mystic region’s best fishing areas. The famous Watch Hill reefs, Fishers Island, Orient Point, the Rhode Island shoreline, and even Montauk, NY are all within an hour’s run.

Cider is made by the last steam powered cider mill remaining in the United States and the oldest producer of hard cider, since 1881. A National Mechanical Engineering Landmark. Cider press demonstrations on Saturdays and Sundays in October (11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.) and in November (11 a.m. & 1 p.m.) Other amenities: Dining Nearby, Parking

National Memorial (East) with actual conning tower of a WWII submarine. 52 memorial plaques listing all boats losts and black marble Wall of Honor listing all men lost on submarines.

Sail away aboard the traditional sailing ship, ARGIA. Return to the romantic Age of Sail aboard this magnificent 80-foot schooner. Discover islands, lighthouses, and the beauty of sailing as you bask in the sun and salt air aboard a 19th-century schooner in calm and protected waters. Enjoy a day sail or a sunset cruise. Pack a picnic and a bottle of wine (or order snacks when you book) to make this excursion truly memorable. Please purchase your tickets ahead by visiting our website www.ArgiaMystic.com or calling 860-536-0416. Departures daily (May-Oct.) at: 9:30 a.m. (2 hours) Noon (2 hours)