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Discover Connecticut’s Hidden Hotspots
Constitution State Draws Visitors With Natural Beauty, Casinos
From art galleries to NASCAR races, Connecticut has something for every traveler.Housatonic Meadows State Park
Housatonic Meadows State Park in Sharon, Conn., offers camping under tall pines, and the cold waters of the Housatonic River are a fertile spot for fly fishermen is search of trout and bass.McLaughlin Vineyards
The winery and vineyard of McLaughlin Vineyards in Sandy Hook, Conn., is situated on a 160-acre estate. The grounds offer picnic areas and hiking trails. Between January and March, bald eagles populate the property, and during the summer, it hosts jazz concerts.Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art
Located in the restored Branford House Mansion on the University of Connecticut’s Avery Point Campus, the gallery displays the works of regional, national and international artists. Among the exhibits is the “Sculpture Path by the Sea,” a trail along the banks of the Long Island Sound lined with contemporary sculptures.Foxwoods Resort Casino
This world-class casino in Mashantucket, Conn., is packed with more than 7,000 slot machines and hundreds of table games, including the only high-stakes bingo and poker tables in New England. Foxwoods Resort Casino also has three hotels, numerous restaurants and a 1,500 seat theater.Thompson International Speedway
Thompson International Speedway hosts NASCAR races on its high-banked, oval track. Its grounds also are home to an 18-hole golf course, driving range and restaurant.
Housatonic Meadows State Park in Sharon, Conn., offers camping under tall pines, and the cold waters of the Housatonic River are a fertile spot for fly fishermen is search of trout and bass.McLaughlin Vineyards
The winery and vineyard of McLaughlin Vineyards in Sandy Hook, Conn., is situated on a 160-acre estate. The grounds offer picnic areas and hiking trails. Between January and March, bald eagles populate the property, and during the summer, it hosts jazz concerts.Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art
Located in the restored Branford House Mansion on the University of Connecticut’s Avery Point Campus, the gallery displays the works of regional, national and international artists. Among the exhibits is the “Sculpture Path by the Sea,” a trail along the banks of the Long Island Sound lined with contemporary sculptures.Foxwoods Resort Casino
This world-class casino in Mashantucket, Conn., is packed with more than 7,000 slot machines and hundreds of table games, including the only high-stakes bingo and poker tables in New England. Foxwoods Resort Casino also has three hotels, numerous restaurants and a 1,500 seat theater.Thompson International Speedway
Thompson International Speedway hosts NASCAR races on its high-banked, oval track. Its grounds also are home to an 18-hole golf course, driving range and restaurant.
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