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SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TOUR For more information on lodging and dining or help customizing your tour, contact the Connecticut Office of Tourism: Anne Orsene, Domestic Sales 001.860.787.9640 ext. 100, [email protected] Debbie Giantonio, International Sales 001.860.787.9640 ext. 101, [email protected] DAY 1: STOP #1: Yale University Visitor Center, New Haven, CT Discover the history of New Haven and view exquisite architecture, public art and campus life during the walking tours at Yale University. yale.edu/visitor OPTION 1: STOP #2 (with lunch): Lyman Orchards, Middlefield, CT Visit Connecticut’s Sweet Spot, where you can pick your own fresh fruit, get lost in their seasonal corn maze or enjoy a round of golf on their Apple Nine Course. Don’t forget their fresh produce, sandwiches and baked goods in the Apple Barrel market. lymanorchards.com OPTION 2: STOP #2 (with lunch): Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum, Historic Wethersfield, CT Enjoy lunch in the authentic 19th-century Webb Barn. Talks and tours are available to provide the quintessential New England experience. Other dining options are also available. webb-deane-stevens.org STOP #3: Mark Twain House & Museum, Hartford, CT Visit this National Historic Landmark that ranks as one of the “Ten Best Historic Homes” in the world by National Geographic. marktwainhouse.org ENJOY AN OVERNIGHT STAY IN GREATER HARTFORD DAY 2: STOP #1: Yankee Candle Flagship Store, South Deerfield, MA Explore this destination that is far more than just a candle store. It is a special place where magic comes to life. From watching animated, singing characters to celebrating Christmas year ‘round, this is quite an unusual place where you can experience an enchanting mix of shopping and entertainment. yankeecandle.com LUNCH IN HISTORIC DEERFIELD STOP #2: Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA Live and learn in America’s past. This stop includes costumed “villagers”, beautiful gardens, restored homes, farmland, water-powered mills and craft shops. There is also expanded hands-on activities for all ages. osv.org STOP #3: Mystic, CT Check in at one of the Mystic area hotels, where you will enjoy an overnight stay. STOP #4: Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT or Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, CT Enjoy an evening of gaming, dining, entertainment and both premium and outlet shopping at one of our world-renowned casinos! mohegansun.com, foxwoods.com DAY 3: OPTION 1: STOP #1: Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT Take a tour of The Museum of America and the Sea. Discover maritime history firsthand throughout the re-created seafaring village that is bustling with the sights and sounds of 19th-century life. Climb aboard historic vessels, including the last wooden whaleship in the world, named the Charles W. Morgan. mysticseaport.org OPTION 2: STOP #1: Mystic Aquarium, Mystic, CT Explore Mystic Aquarium, where close encounters of the incredible kind happen every day! Whether you’re touching a ray, feeling the splash of a beluga whale, going beak-to-nose with a penguin or exploring the deep sea with the world’s only exhibits on Dr. Robert Ballard’s fascinating expeditions, you’ll be closer to ocean life than you ever thought possible. mysticaquarium.org LUNCH AND SHOPPING IN DOWNTOWN MYSTIC STOP #4: Continue on to Newport, RI Here you will find a variety of culture & heritage, breathtaking scenery, delicious cuisine, shopping, outdoor activities and more. Mark Twain House & Museum Mohegan Sun Mystic Aquarium Hartford Wethersfield Interested in the latest seasonal getaway? View 52 Getaways at CTvisit.com/getaways New Haven Essex Mystic Casinos Middlefield
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SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TOUR
For more information on lodging and dining or help customizing your tour, contact the Connecticut Office of Tourism:
Anne Orsene, Domestic Sales001.860.787.9640 ext. 100, [email protected]
Debbie Giantonio, International Sales001.860.787.9640 ext. 101, [email protected]
DAY 1: STOP #1: Yale University Visitor Center, New Haven, CTDiscover the history of New Haven and view exquisite architecture, public art and campus life during the walking tours at Yale University. yale.edu/visitor
OPTION 1: STOP #2 (with lunch): Lyman Orchards, Middlefield, CTVisit Connecticut’s Sweet Spot, where you can pick your own fresh fruit, get lost in their seasonal corn maze or enjoy a round of golf on their Apple Nine Course. Don’t forget their fresh produce, sandwiches and baked goods in the Apple Barrel market.lymanorchards.com
OPTION 2: STOP #2 (with lunch): Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum, Historic Wethersfield, CTEnjoy lunch in the authentic 19th-century Webb Barn. Talks and tours are available to provide the quintessential New England experience. Other dining options are also available.webb-deane-stevens.org
STOP #3:Mark Twain House & Museum, Hartford, CTVisit this National Historic Landmark that ranks as one of the “Ten Best Historic Homes” in the world by National Geographic. marktwainhouse.org
ENJOY AN OVERNIGHT STAY IN GREATER HARTFORD
DAY 2:STOP #1: Yankee Candle Flagship Store, South Deerfield, MAExplore this destination that is far more than just a candle store. It is a special place where magic comes to life. From watching animated, singing characters to celebrating Christmas year ‘round, this is quite an unusual place where you can experience an enchanting mix of shopping and entertainment. yankeecandle.com
LUNCH IN HISTORIC DEERFIELD
STOP #2:Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MALive and learn in America’s past. This stop includes costumed “villagers”, beautiful gardens, restored homes, farmland, water-powered mills and craft shops. There is also expanded hands-on activities for all ages. osv.org
STOP #3:Mystic, CTCheck in at one of the Mystic area hotels, where you will enjoy an overnight stay.
STOP #4:Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT or Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, CT Enjoy an evening of gaming, dining, entertainment and both premium and outlet shopping at one of our world-renowned casinos! mohegansun.com, foxwoods.com
DAY 3:OPTION 1: STOP #1: Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CTTake a tour of The Museum of America and the Sea. Discover maritime history firsthand throughout the re-created seafaring village that is bustling with the sights and sounds of 19th-century life. Climb aboard historic vessels, including the last wooden whaleship in the world, named the Charles W. Morgan. mysticseaport.org
OPTION 2: STOP #1: Mystic Aquarium, Mystic, CTExplore Mystic Aquarium, where close encounters of the incredible kind happen every day! Whether you’re touching a ray, feeling the splash of a beluga whale, going beak-to-nose with a penguin or exploring the deep sea with the world’s only exhibits on Dr. Robert Ballard’s fascinating expeditions, you’ll be closer to ocean life than you ever thought possible.mysticaquarium.org
LUNCH AND SHOPPING IN DOWNTOWN MYSTIC
STOP #4: Continue on to Newport, RIHere you will find a variety of culture & heritage, breathtaking scenery, delicious cuisine, shopping, outdoor activities and more.
Mark Twain House & Museum Mohegan Sun Mystic Aquarium
Hartford
Wethersfield
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New Haven
EssexMystic
CasinosMiddlefield
For more information on lodging and dining or help customizing your tour, contact the Connecticut Offi ce of Tourism:
Anne Orsene, Domestic Sales001.860.787.9640 ext. 100, [email protected]
Debbie Giantonio, International Sales001.860.787.9640 ext. 101, [email protected]
SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TOUR
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• Thomas Hooker Brewery, Bloomfi eld• Back East Brewing, Bloomfi eld• Bishop’s Orchards Winery, Guilford• Gouveia Vineyards, Wallingford• Paradise Hills Vineyard, Wallingford• Lost Acres Vineyard, North Granby• Two Roads Brewing Company, Stratford• Thimble Island Brewing Company, Branford• Beer’d Brewing Company, Stonington• Salt Water Farm Vineyard, Stonington• Stonington Vineyards, Stonington• Jonathan Edwards Winery, North Stonington• Maugle Sierra Vineyards, Ledgard
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