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Opened in 1969, this 36-hole course is a player favorite with rolling hills on the front, varying dog legs on the back, and yardage from 6200 yards to over 7000 yards from the championship tees. http://www.lymangolf.com/

Westfarms Mall. Conveniently located just 7 miles from Best Western New England Inn & Suites, Westfarms Mall is a premier shopping destination with 160 fine shops and services including Nordstrom, Macy’s, Bebe, Ann Taylor, Sephora,, Jasmine Sola, Lord & Taylor and JCPenney. Visit http://www.shopwestfarms.com/

Dinosaur State Park. A kids’ favorite destination, this is one of the largest dinosaur track sites in North America with an exceptional display of early Jurassic fossil tracks that were made 200 million years ago. There’s also two miles of nature trails and the Arboretum, containing more than 250 species of plants that appeared in the Age of Dinosaurs. Visit http://www.dinosaurstatepark.org/

Lady Katharine Cruiselines. Lady Catherine offers many unique cruise experiences on the Connecticut River such as dinner, lunch, cocktail party, buffet, and hosting your own private event. Visit http://www.ladykatharinecruises.com/.  [Top]

Rentschler Field. This 40,000-seat, open-air stadium located on 75 acres in East Hartford is the home of the University of Connecticut Huskies football team. The facility also hosts a variety of other athletic, entertainment, cultural and community events. Visit http://www.rentschlerfield.com/

Mark Twain House. Take a tour of this 19-room, Tiffany-decorated mansion where the author of American classics like The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court lived with his family from 1874 to 1891. Visit http://marktwainhouse.org/  [Top]

Wadsworth Atheneum Art Museum. America’s oldest public art museum was founded in 1842 by Daniel Wadsworth. The permanent collection contains more than 45,000 pieces. Many fine paintings collected by Wadsworth from the Hudson River School are now considered masterpieces of American art, and are one of the highlights of any Wadsworth visit. http://www.wadsworthatheneum.org/

The Bushnell Theater. Connecticut’s premier performing arts center, the Bushnell presents major Broadway tours, symphony orchestras, family presentations, travel films and children's theater. The venue has delighted audiences for more than seven decades and plays a leading role in the state's cultural life. http://www.bushnell.org/  [Top]

Farmington River. For fun things to do with children, visit Farmington River. It’s an ideal, scenic spot for tubing, canoeing, kayaking, fly fishing, and bird watching. You might even catch a glimpse of a nesting bald eagle! If you ask yourself, “Why should I visit the state of Connecticut?” this river is the reason. http://www.nps.gov/rivers/wsr-farmington.html

Rocky Neck State Park. The large stone pavilion, diverse trail systems, and gently sloping beach make this park ideal for families. Try crabbing or fishing. Look for hawks, cranes, and herons. Rocky Neck provides something for kids and adults alike. Visit http://dep.state.ct.us/stateparks/parks/rockyneck.htm  [Top]