Carriages & Country Weddings - Wood Acres Farm

Enjoy a country carriage or sleigh ride on 25 acres of endless wooded trails, with complimentary refreshments served afterwards in our country home. Group rides also available with bonfire. Horse-drawn carriages and wagons for hire, our place or yours. All rides are private and by reservation, and gift certificates are available. We also offer a unique banquet barn and garden setting for weddings and special events. Group rides also available with bonfire. Reservations required.

Sacred Heart University’s Discovery Science Center & Planetarium

We believe in the importance of providing hands-on STEAM learning experiences that resonate with children’s natural curiosity and love of learning. We are active advocates for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) literacy in Connecticut, and utilize our unique resources and expertise in informal STEAM learning to encourage and provide a pathway for all young learners to become STEAM-empowered and informed decision makers in an increasingly technology-driven world. Our mission is to engage, excite, and educate young learners through experiences and programs that

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The Barnum Museum

Celebrating the life of the original "Greatest Showman," Phineas Taylor Barnum, the 1893 historic landmark museum in downtown Bridgeport is a repository for thousands of rare and one-of-a-kind items relating to P. T. Barnum and his famous associates, including Bridgeport native “Gen. Tom Thumb,” Swedish Nightingale Jenny Lind, and Jumbo the elephant. P.T. Barnum’s legacy, the Barnum Institute of Science and History (now the Barnum Museum) is undergoing major restoration, therefore the galleries are currently closed to the public . But if you enjoy unusual architecture, stop by 820 Main Street

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

The state's only zoo features primarily North and South American animals including several endangered species, a tropical rainforest with free-flight aviary, New England Farmyard, carousel, and café. Spend an hour or the whole day and see more than 300 animals. Learn about the many endangered and threatened species, which include the Amur (Siberian) tiger, Andean condor, Ocelot, Red wolf, Maned wolf, and Golden lion tamarin. See the South American rainforest with a free-flight aviary, then walk through the prairie dog exhibit with "pop-up" viewing areas. Visit the New England Farmyard with

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Branford Historical Society

This early 18th-century homestead features Branford historical artifacts, a Colonial herb garden and serves as the home of the Branford Historical Society. The house was constructed with a massive center chimney and a two-over-two room configuration. Constructed of local tulip wood and oyster shell plaster, the house features period furnishings, rotating exhibits along with period herb and flower gardens. Donations accepted.

Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society

Visit the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society, a National Historic Landmark! In addition to offering daily self-guided tours Monday-Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., the museum also offers a broad range of family and adult programs. Visit our website, noahwebsterhouse.org , to learn more today! Webster's birthplace helps to tell the story of one man's vision and his impact on American culture. Through the promotion of education, laws, human rights, and language, Noah Webster helped to create a national identity for a fledgling nation. Though he accomplished much more during his

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Harkness Memorial State Park

Once a magnificent summer estate on Long Island Sound, now offers 42-room Italian mansion (tours available), formal gardens, picnic areas, fine beach for combing and fishing. No swimming.

Mattatuck Museum

After nearly two years and $9 million, the Mattatuck Museum is proud to welcome visitors into their beautiful new building. Boasting a new addition and renovated interiors, updated amenities, and ample free parking, your visit to the Museum will not disappoint. The Mattatuck Museum collects and exhibits American art and cultural history – with a strong core of Naugatuck Valley history and Connecticut artists. The Museum uses its historical collections to tell the stories of the community and often partners with neighborhood associations, ethnic organizations, and manufacturing groups

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