TWO-DAY TOUR OF HARTFORD AREA For more information on lodging and dining or help customizing your tour, contact Central Regional Tourism District: Anne Orsene, Domestic Sales 001.860.787.9640 ext. 100, [email protected] Debbie Giantonio, International Sales 001.860.787.9640 ext. 101, [email protected] CenterofCT.com For an inside look at what makes Central Connecticut a great place to visit, view our Non-Stop Connecticut travel video series at centerofct.com/non-stop. DAY 1: HISTORY & ARTS TOUR STOP #1: Mark Twain House & Museum, Hartford Visit this National Historic Landmark that ranks as one of the “Ten Best Historic Homes” in the world by National Geographic. marktwainhouse.org STOP #2: Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Hartford Explore this National Historic Landmark that was home to the author of the best-selling Uncle Tom’s Cabin. harrietbeecherstowecenter.org LUNCH STOP #3: State Capitol, Hartford Take a free guided tour of this National Historic Landmark for a behind-the-scenes look at state executive offices, legislative chambers and historic displays. cga.ct.gov/capitoltours STOP #4: Old State House, Hartford Explore the many pieces of history at one of the nation’s oldest State Houses, the very spot where our state’s democracy was born. ctoldstatehouse.org DINNER After you enjoy dinner, take in a performance at one of Hartford’s award-winning theaters: • Bushnell Center of Performing Art • bushnell.org • Hartford Stage • hartfordstage.com • Theaterworks • theaterworkshartford.com DAY 2: LAND, AIR & SEA TOUR STOP #1: Connecticut Science Center, Hartford Explore 150 hands-on exhibits, a state-of-the-art 3D digital theater, four educational labs, plus daily programs and events. ctsciencecenter.com STOP #2: Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum, Historic Wethersfield Enjoy lunch in the authentic 19th-century Webb Barn and tour three 18th-century homes that depict the quintessential New England experience. webb-deane-stevens.org AFTER LUNCH, CHOOSE OPTION 1 OR 2 FOR YOUR AFTERNOON DESTINATIONS OPTION 1: STOP #3: Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, Essex All aboard the country’s only steam train and riverboat connection for a sightseeing journey through the Connecticut River Valley. essexsteamtrain.com STOP #4: Shopping and dinner in Essex Finish up the day eating and shopping in the town that has been dubbed “The Perfect Small American Town” in the 1,000 Places to See before You Die travel guide. OPTION 2: STOP #3: Connecticut River Cruise Step aboard the Lady Katherine Cruise or the Hartford Belle for a scenic tour along the Connecticut River. ladykatecruises.com, hartfordbelle.com STOP #4: Thomas Hooker Brewery, Bloomfield Take a tour of Connecticut’s local brewery with a national reputation. This microbrewery has something on tap for all beer-enthusiasts. hookerbeer.com STOP #5: New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks Aviate your mind while exploring the museum’s exciting aircraft, exhibits and programs. Enjoy catered hot and cold meals on site. neam.org Other Nearby Options • Butler-McCook House, Hartford • Connecticut River Museum, Essex • Elizabeth Park Rose Garden, Hartford • Gillette Castle, East Haddam • Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington • New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain • Noah Webster House, West Hartford • Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford Not seeing what you’re looking for? This is only a glimpse of what our region has to offer! Keep in mind that each tour can be customized depending on your interests. Mark Twain House & Museum Connecticut Science Center Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Hartford Bloomfield Wethersfield Windsor Locks Essex

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TWO-DAY TOUR OF HARTFORD AREA

For more information on lodging and dining or help customizing your tour, contact Central Regional Tourism District:

Anne Orsene, Domestic Sales001.860.787.9640 ext. 100, [email protected]

Debbie Giantonio, International Sales001.860.787.9640 ext. 101, [email protected]

CenterofCT.com

For an inside look at what makes Central Connecticut a great place to visit, view our Non-Stop Connecticut travel video series at centerofct.com/non-stop.

DAY 1: HISTORY & ARTS TOURSTOP #1: Mark Twain House & Museum, HartfordVisit this National Historic Landmark that ranks as one of the “Ten Best Historic Homes” in the worldby National Geographic. marktwainhouse.org

STOP #2: Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, HartfordExplore this National Historic Landmark that was home to the author of the best-selling Uncle Tom’s Cabin. harrietbeecherstowecenter.org

LUNCH

STOP #3:State Capitol, HartfordTake a free guided tour of this National Historic Landmark for a behind-the-scenes look at state executive offi ces, legislative chambers and historic displays. cga.ct.gov/capitoltours

STOP #4:Old State House, HartfordExplore the many pieces of history at one of the nation’s oldest State Houses, the very spot where our state’s democracy was born. ctoldstatehouse.org

DINNER

After you enjoy dinner, take in a performance at one of Hartford’s award-winning theaters:• Bushnell Center of Performing Art • bushnell.org• Hartford Stage • hartfordstage.com• Theaterworks • theaterworkshartford.com

DAY 2:LAND, AIR & SEA TOUR STOP #1: Connecticut Science Center, HartfordExplore 150 hands-on exhibits, a state-of-the-art 3D digital theater, four educational labs, plus daily programs and events. ctsciencecenter.com

STOP #2:Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum, Historic Wethersfi eldEnjoy lunch in the authentic 19th-century Webb Barn and tour three 18th-century homes that depict the quintessential New England experience. webb-deane-stevens.org

AFTER LUNCH, CHOOSE OPTION 1 OR 2 FOR YOUR AFTERNOON DESTINATIONS

OPTION 1: STOP #3:Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, EssexAll aboard the country’s only steam train and riverboat connection for a sightseeing journey through the Connecticut River Valley. essexsteamtrain.com

STOP #4:Shopping and dinner in EssexFinish up the day eating and shopping in the town that has been dubbed “The Perfect Small American Town” in the 1,000 Places to See before You Die travel guide.

OPTION 2: STOP #3:Connecticut River CruiseStep aboard the Lady Katherine Cruise or the Hartford Belle for a scenic tour along the Connecticut River. ladykatecruises.com, hartfordbelle.com

STOP #4:Thomas Hooker Brewery, Bloomfi eldTake a tour of Connecticut’s local brewery with a national reputation. This microbrewery has something on tap for all beer-enthusiasts. hookerbeer.com

STOP #5:New England Air Museum, Windsor LocksAviate your mind while exploring the museum’s exciting aircraft, exhibits and programs. Enjoy catered hot and cold meals on site. neam.org

Other Nearby Options• Butler-McCook House, Hartford• Connecticut River Museum, Essex• Elizabeth Park Rose Garden, Hartford• Gillette Castle, East Haddam• Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington• New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain• Noah Webster House, West Hartford• Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford

Not seeing what you’re looking for? This is only a glimpse of what our region has to offer! Keep in mind that each tour can be customized depending on your interests.

Mark Twain House & Museum Connecticut Science Center Essex Steam Train & Riverboat

HartfordBloomfi eld

Wethersfi eld

Windsor Locks

Essex