Connecticut is the third smallest state by area, in the USA, and has the highest per-capita income. The capital city is Hartford. It is also known as Constitution State, the Provisions State, The Nutmeg state, and the Land of steady habits.

The first European settlers were of Dutch origin, although the first major settlement was in the 1630’s by English settlers.

Connecticut has a strong tradition with maritime, having the Connecticut and Thames Rivers, along with many ports along the Long Island Sound.

You will find that the state of Connecticut has within its borders shorelines, forests, historic villages, colonial churches, and modern expressways. Connecticut is certainly a thriving state, with a lot to offer the tourist.

46. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

The library, which is in Yale University, is home to many rare books. Be sure to check out the mysterious Voynich Manuscript.
You will find very rare books, maps, and pamphlets in the collection. There are also items such as rare, limited editions, and artist’s books to be seen.
Be sure to view the oldest printed item in the collection, namely the Gutenberg Bible which dates from about 1454, and is one of just 48 of its kind.
Check out the Voynich manuscript, which is written in a ‘most likely’ fictional language, and elaborately illustrated with plants.
Plan to spend a morning here. There is a closed library where you can peruse some of the books.

47. Stepping Stones Museum for Children

This museum has been specifically designed for children under 10 years of age, and is to be found in Norwalk.
Interactive exhibits include the Energy Lab, Healthyville, Tot Town, and Family and Teacher Resource Centre.
The garden shows sculptures which use solar, water, and wind energy.
This is a great venue to host a birthday party.
This is a great place to take young children. There is a café where you can buy lunch. It is perfect for children to meet other kids, and adapted to suit children with any disability needs.

48. Roaring Brook Nature Centre

You will find this center in Canton. It was founded in 1948, and the motto is to increase awareness, appreciation, and knowledge of the natural world.
The wildlife sanctuary has many trails which are designed for youngsters to follow. Look out for the Beaver wetland exhibition, and the Changing Wildlife show.
There is a gift shop at the visitor’s center, as well as a small café, so plan to spend the day and explore the park.

49. Noah Webster House

You will find this historic house in West Hartford. I was originally the home of Lexicographer Noah Webster, who was born there in 1758.
Webster works as a teacher at a local school, where he produced his book of spelling in 1783. He produced many more, along with the well-known 1828 publication of the ‘Dictionary of the American Language’. This book was the guideline for all future productions of dictionaries.
The house exhibits include his book ‘Blue-backed spellers’, as well as an interesting collection of glassware, chine, his desk and two of the clocks which Webster personally owned.
It will only take a half day to see this, but it is worth visiting the house.

50. Connecticut Trolley Museum

This museum, which is dedicated to electric railroad in the USA, was founded in 1940, and is the oldest one of its kind in the states. You will find it in East Windsor.
The museum is open to the public from April through December, and has many moving and static displays. You can take a self-guided tour of the museum, and learn about the history of the trolley.
Be sure to check out the cars which are open to the public. These include the Springfield Terminal Car, the Montreal Tramway car, Connecticut Company care, to name a few.
There is an informative Visitors’ Centre, and a car shop. Plan to spend a morning here.

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