Connecticut was the 5th state to enter into union in 1788. The state is 5,544 sq. miles. The capital city is Hartford, population 124,397. The state flower is the Mountain Laurel, and the state bird is the American Robin. Connecticut is best known for its coastal beauty along the Long Island Sound shoreline, amazing culture and cuisine as well as numerous Luxury Hotels. Located in the town of Mystic is the Aquarium & Oceanography Institute. In addition to the Sea Lions, Northern Fur seals, Moon Jellies, Bats and many more species of marine life mammals, the scenic shoreline along the Atlantic Ocean is gorgeous. The Mystic Aquarium is the first to attempt artificial insemination on a Beluga Whale. For Luxury Hotel accommodations, “Inn at Mystic” has Five different buildings, each with their own style, ambiance, and all the amenities needed for an extended stay vacation. If you are traveling with a larger group, they also have larger extended stay family rooms which include a balcony, fire places and whirlpools. The lodging facilities at the “Inn at Mystic” also offer full service restaurants that overlook the Mystic Harbor. For a bit of history, (the honeymoon cottage) is where Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall stayed on their honeymoon.
The city of New Haven, which is also located along Long Island Sound, is known to be “New England” territory. Tourist attractions are Yale University, the Knights of Columbus Museum as well as Galileo’s Restaurant which is very popular for fine cultural cuisine. The luxurious “Omni Hotel” is located in New Haven’s upscale tourist area which is near popular upscale gift shops, antique shops and quaint boutiques. The Four-Diamond rated “Omni Hotel” is popular for the plush bedding and fluffy duvets and on the rooftop of the Hotel, you will find John Davenports Restaurant which offers a variety of cuisine with a New England flair.
In the city of East Haddom, is the ever popular Gillette Castle State Park which is set on a 184 acre estate once owned by William Gillette. The attraction is based on the character of the landscapes one hundred years ago. The work of the ‘Viewpoints’ is a joint project between project the Connecticut Commissioner and the Arts. The outdoor exhibits reproduce works of Art painted in the nineteenth century. The castle represents a one hundred-year-old rough exterior that is need of renovation. However, inside the castle you will find built-in couches, a movable table on tracks and hand-hewn southern white oak. Each of the forty-seven doors has its own unique interior structure. The Park also has picnic shelters, concession stands with food and the entertainment includes theatrical celebrations. Whether you are visiting for the coast, the art work or the beautiful interior of the state, there is something for everybody during your vacation in Connecticut..