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River Fest
Howard Brown Park, Chelsea Harbor Drive
Norwich, CT
Phone: 860-887-1647

June 6, 2009

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Attractions at this celebration include Dragon Boat races, live entertainment, a variety of food, children’s games and more as part of Norwich’s 350th anniversary celebration. Time: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: www.norwichct350.com.

Sheffield Island Light
Norwalk, CT
Phone: 203-838-9444

Location: Sheffield Islands, entrance to Norwalk Harbor

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Accessibility: The lighthouse can be reached by ferry from Norwalk. The Norwalk Seaport Association’s covered ferry runs for tours of historic Sheffield Island Lighthouse from May through Labor Day and also conveys passengers for special events on the island. The 42-foot passenger vessel is certified and approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. A tour of the lighthouse is included in the ferry trip. The facility: Lighthouse built in 1868. Maintained by Norwalk Seaport Association, 132 Water Street, South Norwalk, CT 06854

Southwest Ledge Light
New Haven, CT

Location: Entrance to New Haven Harbor

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Accessibility: The lighthouse is not open to the public and is best seen by boat. It can be seen distantly from Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven. The facility: Active U.S. Coast Guard aid to navigation. Lighthouse built in 1877. Light flashes red every five seconds; fog signal is one blast every 15 seconds.

Stamford Harbor Light (Chatham Rock Light, Ledge Obstruction Light)
Stamford, CT

Location: Stamford Harbor

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Accessibility: The lighthouse is not open to the public. It can be seen distantly from points on shore; it is best seen by boat. The facility: Active private aid to navigation. Lighthouse built in 1882. Light flashes white every four seconds.

Stonington Harbor Light
7 Water Street
Stonington, CT
Phone: 860-535-1440

Location: East side of Stonington Harbor

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Accessibility: Lighthouse is now a museum. Open daily, May 1 – October 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The facility: Lighthouses built in 1840. Maintained by the Stonington Historical Society at PO Box 103, Stonington. Telephone is 860-535-1440.

Stratford Point Light
Stratford, CT

Location: Mouth of the Housatonic River, entrance to Stratford Harbor

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Accessibility: The station is home to a Coast Guard family and is not open to the public. Best views are by boat. The facility: Active U.S. Coast Guard aid to navigation. Lighthouse built in 1881. Light white flashes every 20 seconds.

Tongue Point Light (Bridgeport Breakwater Light, Bug Light)
Bridgeport, CT

Location: West side of Bridgeport Harbor entrance

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Accessibility: The lighthouse is on the grounds of a power plant and cannot be visited, but it can be seen distantly from some points on shore. A close view is possible from the Bridgeport to Port Jefferson ferry. The lighthouse is not open to the public. The facility: Active U.S. Coast Guard aid to navigation. Lighthouse built in 1895. Light flashes green every four seconds.

Yankee Fleet Whale Watch & Deep Sea Fishing
121 East Main Street
Gloucester Harbor, MA  01930
Phone: 978-283-0313
Toll-Free: 800-942-5464
Fax: 978-283-6089

You Are Guaranteed to See Whales

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Yankee whale watch excursions travel to the world-renowned whale feeding areas known as Stellwagen Bank and Jeffrey's Ledge. Our whale watching captains communicate about current whale sightings with our early morning Deep Sea Fishing captains who have already been out for hours. This allows us to bring you directly to the whales' location. This up-to-date communication coupled with the speed of our vessels means our whale watching passengers spend more time enjoying the whales. We know where the whales are before other captains are even out of bed! -- a unique Yankee Whale Watching advantage.

Inn at Harbor Hill Marina
60 Grand Street
Niantic, CT  06357
Phone: 860-739-0331
Fax: 860-691-3078

Awarded "Best of New England" 2008-2009 by BedAndBreakfast.com
Awarded the 2009 "Golden Pineapple Award" for Excellence in Tourism Service and Hospitality

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The Inn at Harbor Hill Marina in Niantic, CT. offers beautiful, award-winning, waterfront lodging accommodations on the CT Shoreline just minutes from Mystic and the world-class Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods and MGM Grand casinos. The Inn features nine guest rooms, some with balconies and fireplaces, all with great water views, cable TV, A/C and private bathrooms. Enjoy an early morning walk along our mile-long boardwalk overlooking the scenic Long Island Sound, or take a short walk to the downtown village of Niantic where quaint antique and boutique shops, restaurants and pubs, and 5-screen movie theater all await you. Beach passes to our local private town beach are also available, while boating, fishing, kayaking or simply relaxing are activities just steps out our doorway. If action is what you seek, take a short drive to Mystic, where Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium and Olde Mistick Village offer early American maritime charm. Visit a local winery, take a sailboat cruise or spend the day just driving the many scenic roads seeking that perfect antique or boutique shop. Let our knowledgeable staff assist you in finding that perfect restaurant or bistro for dinner. There's so much to see and do anytime of year. Visit our website for money saving specials and packages.

Menczer Museum of Medicine & Dentistry
230 Scarborough St.
Hartford, CT  06105
Phone: 860-236-5613

Open: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed holidays.

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Instruments and medications used from the 18th- to the 20th-century. Historical medical library. Admission: Adults, $2; children, $1.

Milford Oyster Festival
Milford Center & Harbor
Milford, CT
Phone: 203-878-5363

August 15-16, 2008

A festival filled with arts and crafts from over 200 dealers, harbor activities, entertainment for all ages, colorful tents with food and beverages, classic car show, canoe race, children’s games, national and local entertainers. Time: Friday, 5-9 p.m; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: www.milfordoysterfestival.org

New London Harbor Light
New London, CT
Phone: 860-447-2501

Location: West side of the entrance to New London Harbor

Accessibility: The keeper's house is privately owned and the station is not open to the public. The best views are from the water. The facility: Active U.S. Coast Guard aid to navigation. Owned by New London Maritime Society, 150 Bank Street, New London, CT 06320. Lighthouse built in 1801. Light flashes three seconds white alternating with three seconds darkness.

New London Ledge Light
Groton, CT
Phone: 860-445-9007

Location: Thames River, entrance to New London Harbor

Accessibility: The lighthouse is best seen by boat. Tours are available through Project Oceanology. At the Avery Point campus of the University of Connecticut. The facility: Active U.S. Coast Guard aid to navigation. Maintained by New London Ledge Lighthouse Foundation, P.O. Box 855, New London, Connecticut. Lighthouse built in 1909. Light emits three white flashes and one red flash every 30 seconds; fog signal is two blasts every 20 seconds.

Delamar Greenwich Harbor Hotel
500 Steamboat Road
Greenwich, CT  06830
Phone: 203-661-9800
Toll-Free: 866-335-2627

Every amenity for the luxury weekender

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Many of our rooms have spacious balconies overlooking the romantic harbor. Hand-painted armoires house flat screen televisions and CD players. Beds are covered with luxurious Italian linens, down pillows and down duvets. Bathrooms are spacious and exceedingly well equipped, with coral marble vanities, deep cast-iron tubs, hand-painted framed mirrors and shower curtains of hand-embroidered linen. Enjoy dinner with us and be transported to the Cote d’ Azur while dining on the Greenwich waterfront. And do explore Greenwich; the Gateway to New England. Home to more than 600 retail stores and some of America’s finest restaurants. Greenwich Avenue has become a popular shopping destination, often referred to as the East Coast’s Rodeo Drive

Ellington Farmers’ Market
Arbor Park, Main Street
Ellington, CT  06029

Dates in 2010:
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; May 1-October 30

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Ellington Farmers Market offers fresh locally grown produce. All items are Connecticut-grown, handmade or handcrafted in Connecticut. Bring the family for delicious things to eat, browse around and see the many beautiful artisan wares from local artists, and enjoy entertainment for the family. Meet the local artists who make these beautiful handicrafts and even watch them create them. Live entertainment happens each week.

Fayerweather Island Light (Black Rock Harbor Light)
Bridgeport, CT
Phone: 203-334-0293

Location: Fayerweather Island, Black Rock Harbor

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Accessibility: The lighthouse grounds are accessible from a parking area at the end of Barnum Boulevard at Seaside Park in Bridgeport. There is a mildly strenuous walk across a breakwater to the lighthouse. The tower itself is not open to the public. The facility: Lighthouse built in 1823. For information, contact Fayerweather Island Restoration Fund, c/o Burroughs Community Center, 2470 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06605

Five Mile Point Light (New Haven Harbor Light, Old New Haven Light)
Near New Haven, CT
Phone: 203-946-8790

Location: New Haven Harbor, Long Island Sound

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Accessibility: The lighthouse is part of New Haven's Lighthouse Point Park. The grounds are open year-round but the tower is not open on a regular basis. For more information, contact the Lighthouse Point Park rangers at (203) 946-8790. The facility: Lighthouse built in 1847. Information on lighthouse restoration project available from Ed Condon at 203-640-4940.

Historical Museum of Medicine and Dentistry
230 Scarborough Street
Hartford, CT
Phone: 860-236-5613

Open: Mon - Fri, 10 am - 4 pm

This museum details the medical and dental instruments and medications of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. There is a library on the premises. Donations from visitors are accepted.

Bartlett Arboretum
151 Brookdale Road
Stamford, CT
Phone: 203-322-6971

Open: Daily, year round

Set on 63 acres. Visitors will find woodland and swamp environments, as well as a pond. There are several ecology trails, a swamp walk, library and greenhouse. No charge for admission.

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
101 Ferry Road / Route 114
Bristol, RI  02809
Phone: 401-253-2707

"An American garden treasure - come and be inspired"

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This 45-room mansion was built in 1908 as the summer home of coal magnate Augustus Van Wickle. The property features gardens, and arboretum on 33 acres overlooking Narragansett Bay.
Hours: The mansion and gardens are open April 16 through Columbus Day for self-guided tours, Wednesday through Sunday (and most Monday holidays) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The grounds and gardens are open year-round, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fee charged.

Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch
24 Harbor Loop
Gloucester, MA  01930
Phone: 978-283-6995
Toll-Free: 800-339-4253
Fax: 978-281-6659

Most Educational! Best Sighting Record!

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All whale watches are not the same. Capt. Bill & Sons work with the scientists from The Whale Center of New England to ensure you have the best whale watching experience ever. Scientists are on board every trip to inform you about whale behavior and habitat as well as collecting valuable data. Our trips depart from Gloucester, the only location which allows direct access to both Stellwagen Bank and Jeffreys Ledge, the whales’ major feeding grounds. Capt. Bill & Sons is family owned and operated with over 48 years experience and is committed to excellence! Join us for the best in family fun and education! Guaranteed sightings! On site whale museum!

Connecticut College Arboretum
270 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT  06320
Phone: 860-439-5020

Over 750 acres of beautifully preserved open space

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Connecticut College Arboretum's 750 acres include the college campus, plant collections, natural areas, and managed areas. Its three major plants collections for public enjoyment are the Campus Landscape with 120 acres of trees and shrubs from around the world; the Native Plant collection, with 20 acres of woody plants and wildflowers indigenous to North America with a pond, and walking trails; Caroline Black Garden with an exquisite display of diverse woody plants in a garden setting. Open every day from sunrise to sunset. Free public guided tours every Sunday afternoon May - October at 2 p.m. Call 860-439-5060 for more information. Private group tours can be arranged upon request.