Come join Captain Greg Dubrule and his professional, friendly crew for a great day of fishing on the Black Hawk . The Black Hawk sails from Niantic and fishes for porgies, sea bass, fluke, bluefish, striped bass, cod, blackfish, and more. Join one of the half-day, mid-day, or night bass trips for a great fishing experience. Never fished before? The Black Hawk crew provides instructions and will show you exactly what to do to land that big fish. Rod & reel rentals are available. The Black Hawk offers fishing trips, sunset cruises, seal watches, fireworks cruises and other specialized events

Vehicle and passenger ferries. Up to 58 arrivals and departures during peak season. Crossing time 80 minutes; eating facilities. Capacities: 35 to 120 cars and 300 to 1,000 passengers. Can accommodate campers, motorhomes and trucks. High-speed passenger service, 40-minute crossing time with 400 passenger capacity. Also, offers lighthouse cruises aboard the high-speed SEA JET, a smooth sailing wave-piercing catamaran, equipped with modern airline-style seating on two enclosed air-conditioned passenger decks with spacious outdoor deck for viewing. Snacks and beverages available. Season runs

Crossing time approximately 1 hour 15 min. Capacity: 90-100 vehicles, 1,000 passengers. Tour time: 1 hour 15 minutes Other amenities: Parking

Captain John's Sport Fishing Center, is a family owned and currently operated by the third and fourth generations. Have provided charter and open party cruises to southeastern Connecticut for over six decades.The Sunbeam Fleet has the largest fleet of boats in Connecticut. Can carry from one to 149 passengers. All vessels are United States Coast Guard certified and are under the direct supervision of a licensed captain. The trips are great for the entire family, scout or corporate outings. Cater to beginners as well as experts. Offer a variety of fishing trips with experienced crew and all

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk welcomes visitors aboard the R/V Sound Explorer for public cruises throughout the year. The following cruises are available: New! Oyster Town Harbor Cruise Marine Life Encounter Cruises Sunset Cruises Fireworks Cruises (July 4th) Seal-Spotting & Birding Cruises (Winter) See the Aquarium’s website for specific dates, times and prices, and to make reservations, which are strongly recommended. Passengers must be at least 42" tall. School groups, Scouts, camps, and other groups (10 or more people) can also charter the R/V Sound Explorer for study cruise programs on

Volsunga IV makes 45-minute tours of the Thimble Islands daily. Captain provides lively narration of history and pirate legends. Available for private charter, groups. Tour time: 45 minutes

Daily 45-minute narrated sightseeing cruise of the Thimble Islands aboard the Sea Mist. Foliage cruises, seal watch cruises, party or dinner cruises. For more information, visit www.thimbleislandcruise.com.

Main Stream Canoes and Kayaks offers different types of fun-filled river adventures for all levels of experience. The experienced guides, instructors and location on the wild and scenic Farmington River are ideal for individuals and groups of all ages and abilities. Class I and II rapids combined with breathtaking scenery and frequent glimpses of local wildlife make for a memorable trip down the river. There are also opportunities for island camping, lake trips and customized trips. Daily/weekly equipment rentals are also available. Gear, rides, instruction and van service upstream are all

Farmhouse (c.1730) built by Aaron Strong, maternal great-uncle of Nathan Hale. Carpenter's shop, carriage shed and barn with various exhibits.

At the Nathan Hale Homestead, it is 1776, and a war for independence is underway. Learn how members of the Hale family supported the war effort by gathering supplies, helping their neighbors, and serving in the Continental Army. Nathan Hale, Connecticut’s State Hero, was born on the property in 1755. He was recruited as one of America’s earliest spies, but was caught and hanged by the British in September 1776. In the early 20th century, historic preservationist George Dudley Seymour purchased the home from a family still farming the property and restored it to honor Nathan Hale’s story