Exploring the CT Trolley Museum and Firetruck Museum in East Windsor, Connecticut
What is now the Connecticut Trolley Museum first began in 1940 after the Hartford/Springfield rail line that was built in the early 1900s shut down. The rail line was created to bring people to work in the mills in the Rockville area and students back and forth to school. The line lost its popularity as…
Exploring the Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine in East Granby, Connecticut
Over a year ago, we saw mention of an old jail in Connecticut- the first state prison in North America – and we put it on our 2026 list of places to explore. This past weekend, the Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine opened for its 2026 season and we immediately drove north to a…
Year in Review: Highlights of 2025
This past year our travel plans were mainly influenced by our daughter’s college search. We drove up and down the Northeast looking at schools from Boston through North Carolina. Wherever we stopped, we found new historic spots, family friendly attractions, and great new lodging options. In 2025, we found time to update some of our…
25 Ways to Have Fun at Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut This Summer
The largest maritime museum in America, Mystic Seaport Museum is an indoor and outdoor living history museum that is one of the most popular attractions in Connecticut. Spread across 19 acres on the banks of the Mystic River in Mystic, Connecticut, the property was originally the site of the Charles Mallory & Sons shipyard and…
10 Kid Friendly Spots Along I-95 in Connecticut to Enjoy this Spring
We’ve lived in Connecticut almost 25 years and LOVE all of the museums, historical sites, cultural attractions, beaches and parks, and overall beauty and friendliness of the Nutmeg State. We’ve shared many of our adventures throughout Connecticut on the blog over the past 8 years: City Guides for New Haven, Coastal Connecticut, Hartford, and Mystic;…
10 New England Cities to Enjoy This Fall (and what to do besides leaf peeping!)
Arguably, one of the best things about living in New England is fall: fall weather, fall food, and fall foliage. People travel from all over the country world to see the vibrant colors of New England landscapes. Over the years, we have enjoyed exploring many parts of each New England state, in every season. And…