Fabulous Trips for Young and Old..

Northwest Connecticut's Lichfield Hills and the Southbury/Waterbury area has been recognized as one of the 50 most scenic locations in the U.S. by National Geographic Traveler. Home to over 1,400 square miles of breathtaking nature, picturesque roads, hiking trails, bicycle trails, woodlands, farmlands, rushing rivers, spring-fed lakes, quaint villages and historic covered bridges, it is a paradise of country pleasures and sophisticated delights.

Take a guided trip to your choice of several exciting trips and excursions for your Chol Hamoed pleasure.. Or complete a self-guided tour of your own!

Come to Historic landmark museums and mansions, some of the best antique shopping in the U.S., nearby area factory outlets and malls, whitewater river rafting, a trip to Mystic Seaport, heritage and period architecture, an exciting rail and river adventure, and more..

There's USGA rated Golf, the Mark Twain House and Museum, miles and miles of environmentally protected hiking and bicycle trails, an antique Trolley Museum, the Interactive Golden Age of Trucking Museum, quaint New England villages, and breathtaking scenery for driving through..

This Pesach, Connect with friends and family in Connecticut for a journey that you will remember forever..

Spend a day exploring some of the best antiquing in New England, and the many quaint antique shops that dot the landscape, or raft the river in our exciting whitewater river raft adventure…
Shop till you drop at some great nearby outlet stores, or take a drive through the scenic countryside over historic covered bridges and rural rushing streams…
Travel back to the age of sail and explore Mystic’s Seaport’s recreated 19th century village…
Play a round of golf at our on-site USGA rated Golf course, visit the trolley Museum, or climb aboard a Volvo cut-away tractor at the Golden Age of Trucking Museum…
Ride a reconstructed steam locomotive in our Rails to River ride, culminating in a beautiful steamship riverboat trip down the Connecticut river..
See Mark Twain’s house, the mansion and the museum…
Explore early American charm and natural wonders with marked biking and hiking trails that meander through the countryside…

Golden Age of Trucking Museum

An extensive display of antique trucks ranging from the early 1900’s until 1974. “Moving History”, a movie about moving the Edaville Railroad from Carver, MA to Portland, ME is shown daily. There are stock cars from the Danbury Race Arena, antique boats and vanity license plates on display, and a children’s interactive area with computers, books, puzzles, games, blocks, easels, ride-on toys, a Volvo cut-away tractor to get into and pretend to drive, and wiggle cars for kids to ride. visit their website..

Mark Twain House and Museum

Step back into the Gilded Age with guided tours of this 19 room, Tiffany decorated mansion where Mark Twain raised his family and worked from 1874 to 1891. During this incredibly productive period, Twain created such classics as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs Court. Tour the mansion and an interactive museum about the man and his work. visit the website..

Mystic Seaport..the Museum of America and the Sea™

Don't miss this amazing home to 4 national historic landmark vessels and treasures from America's seafaring past, with coal-fired passenger-carrying steamboats still in operation.. Climb aboard an historic tall ship, discover stars under the planetarium dome, explore exhilerating exhibits,see a working shipyard in action, or take a horse and carriage ride through a recreated 19th-century seafaring village.

Be sure to visit the Children's Museum, the Discovery Barn, the Art Spot and our playcape boats which are perfect for kids who love to climb. visit the website..

Six Flags New England

Six Flags New England has just about every kind of ride for every kind of rider. So, whether you want to take to the air on the #1 steel coaster in the world, Superman: Ride of Steel, spin head-over-heels on Catapult, or experience the magic of our classic Carousel, you'll find what you're looking for..

In addition to the most thrilling rides on the planet, there's a wide variety of top-shelf entertainment right there in the park.. visit the website..

Steam Train and Riverboat Adventure

You will be swept away by the hiss of steam, the blast of the whistle, and the clickety-clack of the tracks. From the exciting "All Aboard" to the engineer checking the locomotive before the run, experience an authentic journey back to the days of steam aboard two coal-fired locomotives pulling lovingly restored railroad cars.

Disembark at Deep River Landing and sail aboard the riverboat 'Becky Thatcher' for a relaxing and informative boat ride viewing bridges, ferries, river-front homes, historic Goodspeed Opera House and Gillette Castle, and learning about the history and natural wonder of the Connecticut River. visit the website..

Trolley and Railway Museum

Located in an historic station and rail yard, this Museum offers a tour of our 6-acre Railyard with over 70 pieces of historic railroad equipment and artifacts, railroad history, tours, train rides, a collection of original and restored rolling stock, and opportunities for hands-on railroad work at "12 inches to the foot" scale.

Whitewater Rafting

Details coming soon..