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Travel 101: Where is Katharine Hepburn buried?

Katharine Hepburn is a four time Academy Award winner. She is famous for her roles in "Morning Glory" and "Bringing Up Baby",...
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Wadsworth Antheneum offers military free admission

Hartford's streets will be packed on Sunday, 11/8/09 for the 10th Annual Connecticut Veteran's Day Parade. The Wadsworth Antheneum will also...
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Legal BASE leaping at the New River Gorge Bridge

One day a year the state of West Virginia closes traffic over the New River Gorge Bridge and allows legal BASE jumping, rappelling, and highline off...
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Follow the Connecticut art trail

Fifteen world-class museums and historic sites make up the Connecticut Art Trail. This Art Trail extends to bucolic farms, art studios, former...
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Travel 101: Where is the 9/11 memorial in Connecticut?

Following the events of 9-11-2001 a living memorial was built in Westport, CT. The memorial is located at Sherwood Island State Park, overlooking Long...
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Free admission to Yale Peabody Museum

You may be bummed that the rain is keeping you inside and preventing you from catching a few rays, however, you can...
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Travel 101: Where is the Iwo Jima Memorial in Connecticut?

In Newington, CT stands the beautiful 40 foot Iwo Jima Memorial made of bronze and granite. In honor of the 6,821 Americans that died fighting before...
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National landmark at the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum

The Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum is home to 5 historic houses and barn in Wethersfield, CT. The museum is located at 211 Main Street. Tours run every...
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Travel 101: Which U.S. city is the London Bridge in?

The original London Bridge was constructed by John Rennie and his son, also named John Rennie, in London in the year 1831. By 1962 it was decided that...
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Boating excursion: Wethersfield Cove

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Old Wethersfield, CT is one of the oldest settlements in the United States, making it a prime location for history and natural beauty. Plan your next...
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