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Lake Compounce (24 mi), located in Bristol, CT, is a
427-acre family theme park, including a 20-acre
lake and more than 50 rides and attractions. Now
the nation’s oldest amusement park, Lake
Compounce has been in continuous operation since
1846 and enters its 166th season in 2011. Splash
Harbor Water Park was added in 1998, making Lake
Compounce Connecticut’s largest water park.
Following the introduction of Splash Harbor,
numerous water rides have been added including
fantastic water slides, spray fountains, tube
slides, a wave pool, a 60-ft. New England
Lighthouse, and an 800-foot lazy river known as
Anchor Bay. In 2000, the Boulder Dash roller
coaster was added, and has been voted one of the
World’s Best Wooden Coasters by coaster
enthusiasts throughout the world. In 2006,
Thunder n’ Lightning joind the cash of thrill
rides at Lake Compounce, swinging rides to
heights of over 90 feet at more than 60 mph. |
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Quassy
Amusement Park (28 mi).
Quassy celebrates 103 years of affordable
family fun in 2011! In addition to the multitude
of exciting and fun-filled attractions for the
whole family to enjoy, we specialize in catering
private parties for school, church, camp,
sporting & corporate events.
Quassy, which was once called Lake Quassapaug
Amusement Park, sits on a beautiful lake in
Middlebury, Connecticut. Quassy was not always
the amusement park it is today. Native Americans
once populated this large area. The Native
Americans translated Lake Quassapaug to mean
“Big Pond” or “Big Rock”. What is so attractive about Quassy Amusement
Park? Overlooking sparkling Lake Quassapaug, the
park features more than two-dozen rides and
attractions, setting the stage for an
interactive day of family fun.
Quassy's assortment of family thrill rides
and kiddieland areas for the little ones make
Quassy the perfect location for a day of
affordable family fun. |
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Museums and Educational Attractions |
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Railroad
Museum of NE (14 mi). The Railroad Museum of New
England, Inc. is a not-for-profit educational
and historical organization, founded in January
1968. The mission of the Railroad Museum of New
England (RMNE) is to establish an interpretive
facility where the story of the region's rich
railroad heritage can be effectively told. We
have an extensive collection of New England
rolling stock, including locomotives of all
types, passenger cars, freight cars, and
cabooses. We have New England railroad artifacts
dating from the 1840's to the present…
everything from tickets to signal towers. As
much as we have acquired, all of it remains idle
without our dedicated membership. The museum
concept is more than artifacts, it's also a
story of the region and the development of
society around the railroad. |
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Action Wildlife Foundations (7 mi). Action Wildlife
Foundation, Inc. offers
residents of CT, MA and NY the unusual
opportunity of observing and learning about
animals from North America, Africa, India, New
Zealand, Asia and the Artic. Not only is a visit
to AW an education in animal life and habitats,
it is also a fun activity for children to touch
and feed the smaller animals in our petting zoo.
Older children and young adults are sure to be
intrigued by the museum gallery.
Visit AW and experience the beauty and strength
occurring naturally in the wild. Located
in Goshen, Connecticut, Action Wildlife
Foundation sits upon the Northwest Hills of
Litchfield County, surrounded by glorious fields
of green. |
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Lourdes Shrine (6 mi). This 170
acre shrine built by the Montfort Missionaries
and dedicated as a place of peace, prayer and
pilgrimage. Open daily dawn to dusk. Pilgrimage
Season May-Oct. Tues.-Sun. Mass in the Grotto
11:30 am, Sun. afternoon prayers and devotions 3
pm. Spectacular hillside Stations of the Cross
path. Free admission. Gift Shop and Snack Bar.
Handicapped accessible. Route 118. |
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White Memorial Conservation
Center (5 mi) is an Environmental
Education Center and Nature Museum, located in
the heart of the 4000-acre White Memorial
Foundation in the hills of northwestern
Connecticut. The Conservation Center operates a
Nature Museum with exhibits focusing on the
interpretation of local natural history,
conservation, and ecology, as well as a Museum
Nature Store.
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Miscellaneous Litchfield and Connecticut
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Goshen Fairgrounds (5 mi). September 3, 4, &
5, 2011. The Goshen Fair is one of Connecticut’s
premier country fairs, featuring horse shows,
cattle showmanship, woodcutting demonstrations,
livestock judging, tractor pulls, and live
entertainment including bluegrass bands and
magicians. In addition, there will be
hand-crafting demonstrations of quilting,
spinning, weaving and basketry.
For
a complete list of the 2011 Connecticut Country
Fairs
click here. |
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Lime Rock
Park,
(17 mi.) the Road Racing Center of the East
hosts some of the largest racing events in the
Northeast. The season begins with the
traditional Memorial Day Weekend Road Racing
Classic featuring high-horsepower sports car
battles. The season follows with the American Le
Mans Northeast Grand Prix, the premier sports
car event of he Northeast. Then there is the
stock cars of the Mohegan Sun NASCAR Camping
World 200 followed by the glamour, glory and
style of the Vintage Festival on Labor Day
weekend.
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Rev3 Triathlon
World-class event returns to Quassy (28 mi.) on
June 4 & 5, 2011. Hundreds of athletes from
around the world to compete. The REVOLUTION3
Triathlon race series was created to change the
way athletes, family members, and spectators
view and participate in triathlons of all
distances. One of their immediate goals is to
make triathlons a more interactive, enjoyable
experience for spectators by providing fun
activities for children and family members
during the race.
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The
Litchfield Jazz Festival
will make its 16th Anniversary appearance August
5 -7 in Kent CT. This year’s lineup is literally
award winning, and as always, star studded.
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White Flower Farm (8 mi). Tomatomania! 9:00AM -
5:00PM Friday-Sunday, May 20th - 22nd.
Once again, it's time for
Tomatomania! This unique event brings Tomato
enthusiasts from all over the East Coast to our
nursery. For 2011, we'll offer more than 100
varieties of Tomato seedlings, all fresh from
our greenhouses. You'll also find fertilizers,
stakes, ties, containers, and a selection of the
best-tasting herbs and vegetables for home
gardeners. Tomato guru Scott Daigre will be on
hand, helping you choose among the many
varieties of heirlooms and hybrids and answering
questions about growing Tomatoes for best yield
and flavor. If you can't join us at Tomatomania,
shop from over 130 varieties on our Web site and click here to learn more about
growing Tomatoes. |
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Visit
Haight Brown Vineyard,
Miranda Vineyards,
Sunset Meadow Vineyards & the Connecticut
CT Wine Trail (4 mi - 14 mi). Follow the trail of
the vine as it winds through some of the most
picturesque towns in Connecticut. The
Connecticut Wine Trail is a unique collection of
Twenty Three Vineyards, each ready to welcome
you with hospitality and exceptional award
winning wines. The trail is divided into two
sections, East and West. To fully enjoy the Wine
Trail, plan a few weekends to experience all
that each winery has to offer. We invite you to
explore this site and see where the trail leads
you. You'll find more than just great wine! |
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Connecticut Outdoors LLC -
Offerings delivery of boat rentals to favorite
paddling spots on Bantam River and Lake.
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Historic Litchfield Green (5mi) • Antique Shops
& Auctions • Bantam Lake Fishing (6mi)
Walking & Hiking,
Cycling &
Boating |
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Connecticut Campground Owner’s Association -
Connecticut Campgrounds & RV Parks.
Northeast Campground Association - A directory of
over 1,200 Northeastern Campgrounds & RV Parks.
Go Camping America is the premier source for
information on private parks and campgrounds nationwide,
whether you’re looking for the perfect park, traveler’s
tips or things to do when you get there, we’re ready to
help. Welcome, and enjoy! |
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