The Connecticut Freedom Trail program documents and designates sites that embody the struggle toward freedom and human dignity, celebrate the accomplishments of the state's African American community and promote heritage tourism. Legislation authorizing the establishment of the Connecticut Freedom Trail was signed in August, 1995. Included on the Trail are sites associated with the Amistad Case of 1839-1842; buildings reported to have been used on the Underground Railroad; and grave sites, monuments, homes and buildings associated with the heritage and movement towards freedom of Connecticut's

Private island located on Lake Pocotopaug with five guest houses (cabins), each with 3 bedrooms, kitchen and living room, waterfront deck, and dock. Access by boat. On a private island on Lake Pocotopaug, near Hartford and New Haven, you'll find five cozy lakefront guest houses - Deck House, Chalet, Bay House, A-frame, and Captain’s Cabin - which sit on the edges of the island, all within an easy stroll, yet distinctly private, from one another. The cabins have three bedrooms, a living room, kitchen area, water, electricity, and other amenities. Each has its own dock and at least one water

Established in 1864, Cedar Hill Cemetery encompasses 270 Acres of landscaped woodlands, waterways, and memorial grounds. An urban oasis, Cedar Hill serves as a sanctuary for Connecticut history, impressive funerary art, and natural beauty. To date, more than 35,000 people have been laid to rest at Cedar Hill including manufacturing magnate Samuel Colt, financier and philanthropist John Pierpont Morgan, discoverer of anesthesia Horace Wells, Tuskegee Airman Lemuel Custis, and four-time Best Actress Oscar winner Katharine Hepburn. Open 365 days a year, visitors are invited to explore the art

Located just a 10-minute drive from downtown Hartford, this Glastonbury hotel offers convenient access to businesses and the Greater Hartford area This includes attractions like the Connecticut Convention Center, Connecticut Science Center, and the XL Center. Treat yourself to a day of shopping, or dine out at nearby restaurants, all within walking distance of the hotel. 136 suites with fully-equiped kitchen, TV, pets; snack shop, fitness center, outdoor pool.

The Glass House, built between 1949 and 1995 by architect Philip Johnson, is a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation located in New Canaan, CT. The pastoral 49-acre landscape comprises the midcentury modern Glass House (1949) as well as fourteen structures- follies, outdoor sculptures and more, and features a permanent collection of 20th-century painting and sculpture. The site also exhibits temporary exhibitions and online programming. The campus serves as a catalyst for the preservation and interpretation of modern architecture, lart, and andscape, and a canvas for

Summer theater that uses a unique blend of professional designers, directors, musicians, Equity actors, non-equity actors, and dedicated community performers and volunteers. Each season presents two to three main stage productions as well as several special concerts. The new Bok Gallery offers workshops, readings of new works, and special events throughout the year.

60 rooms (4 suites), TV, refrigerator, fitness room. Conveniently located right off Interstate 95 on exit 24 in Fairfield, Connecticut. The hotel is near many of the Fortune 500 corporate headquarters and minutes away from Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University. The hotel is a short distance from the Long Island Sound and has fantastic shopping for guests. Come and stay for work or play. All guestrooms are non-smoking. Other amenities: 24-Hour front desk, dining nearby, free newspapers, iron/ironing board in room, maid service, parking

Pick your own fruits, like cherries, apricots, peaches, plums, nectarines and white peaches, and up to 15 varieties of apples. Tour time: 1 hour

A three-generation, family-owned farm offering pick your own blueberries and pure maple syrup. Using only all-natural growing methods, no harmful sprays or pesticides.Historic farm where lambs are born in the winter. In early spring the sugar maples are tapped for sap to boil in the sugarhouse and it's time to sheer the sheep. Wool is made into Connecticut blankets and yarn. Pick your own blueberries in the summer.

Come see where some of New England's finest maple syrup and other maple products are made, along with organically grown fruit and vegetables in season, including pick-your-own. Sweet Wind Farm is a small family farm owned and operated by Arlow Case Jr. and his wife Susan. Since 1997 they have produced maple syrup and other maple products in East Hartland, CT. Prior to that Arlow made maple syrup as a child with the help of his parents in Granby CT at "Arlow's Sugar Shack", and grew his sugaring operation there until 1996. The Case family also grows many fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers