Top-rated private course conditions at public course prices. Golf Digest has consistently rated Orange Hills 4 out of 5 stars on their “Best Places To Play” list. A family owned 18-hole public golf course that has operated for over 60 years, Golf Orange Hills is a member of the Connecticut State Golf Association, the United Stated Golf Association and is a recognized member of the Audubon Society. Our friendly staff and experienced PGA professionals are here to provide an enjoyable experience. We have opportunities for golf outings, junior and senior programs/rates as well as Men’s and Women’s

Type of Course: Public, Total Yards: 6200, Par: 71

Formerly located at 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, The Children's Museum recently relocated to 180 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford. We welcome you to visit our new facility, where we share grounds with the Emanuel Synagogue. The Children’s Museum offers hands-on fun with science and nature for younger children and families, school and community groups, and home-schooled children. At the museum and in classrooms throughout Connecticut, we encourage children to become creative thinkers and lifelong learners. Children engage in interactive labs, workshops, multi-sensory exhibits and

The Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden highlights the luxurious lifestyle enjoyed by two wealthy 18th-century Connecticut Valley families, until their fortunes collapsed. From the sheer size of the house to the French wallpaper, the style and layout of the rooms and the grand staircase, the house represents the ultimate in high-style for early Federal architecture. The house is furnished with outstanding 18th-century Connecticut furniture and the grounds are landscaped with formal flower beds, an herb garden and flowering shrubs. The grounds also include a summer house and the entire property is

Stonington’s best-known landmark is the 1840 Old Lighthouse, which keeps watch at the south end of Stonington Point. Though diminutive in size, its architecture bespeaks the endurance and fortitude that characterize the town, which repulsed two attacks by the British Navy, first in 1775 and again in 1814. The building became the first museum lighthouse in the nation after the Stonington Historical Society bought it from the federal government in 1925. It has been open to the public ever since and contains exhibits illustrating the history of local farmers and fishermen, sailors and sea

Located in historic Downtown Torrington, the Torrington History Museum features two permanents exhibits and the John H. Thompson Research Library and Archives. Also, on-site is the Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum, an impressive Queen Anne Victorian furnished as it was when last occupied in 1956. Guided tours of this home are available seasonally. See Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum listing. The Torrington History Museum features two permanent exhibits (self-guided) showcasing objects, photographs, and documents from the museum collection. We invite you to visit the Museum and learn about the people

The New Haven Museum preserves and shares the history of the greater New Haven community through museum exhibitions, public programs, and the resources of the Whitney Library. Three hundred years of history unfold in the galleries as visitors explore New Haven’s colorful past from the Quinnipiac Indians through Mayor Lee and urban renewal. The Whitney Library’s 30,000 volumes and 250 manuscript collections allow researchers to delve deeper into the region’s past.

Every visit is exciting because the exhibits change frequently and special programs are offered daily. Most exhibits and activities are designed for children aged two through ten and their families. For more information on classes, concerts, trips and special events visit www.lutzmuseum.org.

Built in c.1740 and former home of Connecticut’s Revolutionary War Governor (1769-1784). Birthplace of patriot artist John Trumbull. National Historic Landmark. Wadsworth Stable from the property of Hartford’s Col. Jeremiah Wadsworth. Tour time: 30 minutes Other amenities: Dining Nearby, Dining nearby, Gift Shop, Parking, Parking

At the Museum of Connecticut History, you’ll find fascinating exhibits that trace the growth of the State and its role in the development of the nation. The Museum focuses on Connecticut’s government, industrial and military history. Within its collection you will see Connecticut's 1662 Royal Charter, Colt firearms, changing exhibits, portraits of Connecticut's governors and much more. Tour time: 1 hour