11-acre park with four acres of wetland; home to nearly 600 painted turtles, fish and other animals and plants. Observation areas, knolls, trails, and bridges, guided tours.

Former Town Hall (1890) exhibiting the era of the Farmington Canal (1827-47), toys, costumes, tools, bakery wagon, Victorian parlor, Native American collection located in the Tunxis Room; changing exhibits. Canal room contains one of the best collection's of canal information plus large diorama and extensive files. Museum shop, research materials. For more information, visit www.plainvillehistoricalsociety.org. Tour time: 1 hour

Once residence of distinguished Revolution era political and military figure. Mansion with eight corner fireplaces, Colonial decor, award-winning historical garden. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places Tour time: 45 minutes

17-acre park with storyboards depicting the history of the Saybrook Colony, founded in 1635; panoramic views of the mouth of the Connecticut River. Boardwalk, bird watching.

Research Library, Museum, Historical Society and Gallery with Native American artifacts, local history, early maps of the area, rare photographs (1895-1917), manuscripts dating back to 1700s and genealogy resources.

The Lyme Art Association is one of New England’s most historic art destinations. Year round exhibitions and sales of traditional fine art greet visitors in its historic gallery conveniently located next door to the Florence Griswold Museum. Art demonstrations, workshops, lectures and art classes offered year round. Tour time: 1 hour Other amenities: Dining Nearby, Dining nearby, Parking, Parking, Printed Guides

Lyme Academy of Fine Arts is a non-profit educational organization offering foundational skills in the fine arts; providing a curriculum which combines rigorous studio instruction in drawing and painting with anatomy, sculpture, and the history of art. The Academy hosts a vibrant schedule of lectures, workshops, and exhibitions of leading contemporary artists and special events in the Chauncey Stillman and Sill House Galleries.

Restored 1808 Colonial home built by General Martin Kellogg III. Elaborate hand-carved woodwork in the North Parlor. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour time: 30-40 minutes

Celebrating the history of New Milford, this local museum complex features a main gallery building connected to the Knapp House (c.1815), the first bank in town c.1822, and a 1796 Mercantile Store. The New Milford Historical Society & Museum has both permanent and temporary exhibits on view at the Society. The main gallery contains works by artists Ralph Earl and Richard Jennys, Connecticut furniture, New Milford pottery. Special events; research on local history and genealogy. Tour time: 1 hour

One of the nation’s four military academies. Museum spans the 200-year history America’s premier maritime service. Tall ship Eagle open Fri.-Sun. 1-5, when in port.