The Goodwin Forest Conservation Education Center and the Goodwin State Forest were gifts to the people of Connecticut from James L. Goodwin, one of America’s first professional foresters. He purchased the property in 1914 and practiced pioneering forest and wildlife management on the site for 50 years before gifting it to the state in 1964. Together the Center and Forest include 2,000 acres of forests and habitats, 14 miles of hiking and multi-purpose trails, 3 large ponds and a nature museum. The Center is housed in a 100 year old home that showcases a pictoral display on 100 years of

Contemporary environmental center located in a landscaped rural setting, with nature trails, interactive displays and workshops. As part of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, the Kellogg Environmental Center offers workshops, exhibits, nature activities, and lectures for the general public. Through hands-on programs, students, teachers and families can enjoy learning about nature and the environment. The Center is adjacent to the Osborne Homestead Museum, a historic house displaying the collections of conservationist Frances Osborne Kellogg. The Center is part of

American Hockey League, affiliate of the New York Rangers, offering great family entertainment.

The park offers countless ways to enjoy nature and the outdoors: from walking, jogging, bird-watching or cross-country skiing to tennis, relaxing by a pond or skateboarding at Coogan Pavilion, Edgewood has something for every age group and lifestyle.

200 sites. Other amenities: Recreation Hall

Sites available with full hook-ups or water and electric (and dry well), or tent sites or the RV rental. New heated swimming pool and adult hot tub. A stocked pond for fishing (catch and release), as well as swimming and paddle boats, mini-golf available, and free wifi throughout the campground. Themed weekends in the spring and fall, and daily activities in the summer, such as Bingo, bonfires with musical entertainment, dances, wagon rides, kickball and more. Discounted rates in the spring and fall, as well as mid-week specials. Other amenities: Boating nearby, Recreation Hall

Aces High RV Park is located on 93 acres of wooded land in East Lyme, CT. Situated among three ponds, one of which is stocked with large trout, our new sites offer electric, water, sewer, and cable TV hookups. 90 sites ​Open year-round with full hookups. ​Other amenities: Recreation Hall

Tour the elegant 18 th century home of Eunice and Jonathan Trumbull Jr. Mr. Trumbull served as George Washington’s military secretary, Speaker of the House and Governor of Connecticut. Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. married Eunice Backus of Norwich in 1767. They had five children, but only three daughters survived to adulthood. Their oldest daughter Faith married Daniel Wadsworth, founder of the Wadsworth Atheneum. Daughter Harriet married Benjamin Silliman, first professor of chemistry at Yale College and a founder of the Yale Medical School. Maria married Henry Hudson, son of the publisher of the

Museum with family genealogical and historical research center, changing exhibits. Genealogical research information available during open hours or by appointment. Other amenities: Dining Nearby, Dining nearby

Connecticut’s only three-screen drive-in theater playing first-run double features, always a film for the entire family, and now clearer and brighter with all digital projection. Beautiful country setting with a playground under the trees. Come for dinner or just a snack at the clean, full service snack bar. Eastern Connecticut's largest flea market every Sunday in season, indoor and outdoor, rain or shine. Held on the drive-in theater property as well as adjoining farm land. Serves breakfast or lunch at two snack bars. Tour time: 4-5 hours Other amenities: Parking, Parking