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Best Museums in CT: Top 23 Most Unique Spots

wall of art at one of the best museums in connecticut

Connecticut has had a creative bent since at least the Age of Impressionism. It’s why there are so many world-class museums in Connecticut, and nearby. I’m sure artistic and creative types lived in and appreciated the area before then. That…

Connecticut Lighthouses: Top 23 Most Unique Spots

Stonington Light, one of the lighthouses in CT open to public

Try to picture steering a wooden ship two centuries ago through dense fog. Waves crash, your compass spins—and suddenly, a warm beam of light cuts through the chaos. That’s not just any light. That’s your lifeline along Connecticut’s shoreline. The…

Hill-Stead Museum: Everything You Need to Know

The Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington, Connecticut

Allow me to share a hidden gem with you—Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington, Connecticut. It’s a trove of art, history, and CT gardens, perfect for a day out. As a National Historic Landmark and an official Save America’s Treasures project, Hill-Stead…

Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum: Everything You Need to Know

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, the only museum in Connecticut solely dedicated to contemporary art

If contemporary art is your jam, you’ve got to visit the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Founded by Larry Aldrich in 1964, it’s one of the oldest contemporary art museums in the U.S. and the only museum for…