RECREATION IN CONNECTICUT
- A Yankee Balloon
- guide to ballooning flights over the Litchfield Hills, central Connecticut, and the Hosatonic and Naugatuck River Valleys.
- Adventure Balloon
- Hot air balloon services. Information on balloon rides, charters, sales, service and instruction along with balloon event listings and photo gallery. Located in Plymouth, CT.
- Aer Blarney Balloons
- features Connecticut's premier non-directional airline. Take an uncharted course where the destination is irrelevant and the experience is everything. Located in Litchfield, CT.
- Annual Oyster Festival
- regarded as one of the top 100 events in America, the Oyster Festival is fun for every member of the family.
- Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center
- a town owned and operated park loctaed in Ansonia, Connecticut.
- Ashford Parks And Recreation Commission
- recreational information for the town of Ashford and the surrounding area.
- Association of Connecticut Agricultural Fairs
- list of fairs, contests, scholarships.
- Backpack Camping in Connecticut
- information on applying for permits to camp along any of the several hiking trails throughout the state.
- Beardsley Zoo
- wildlife and endangered animals on over 52 acres at Connecticut's only zoo.
- Beaver Pines Campground
- offers accomodations for tents and RVs. Located in Woodstock, CT.
- Berkshire Balloons
- hot air balloon rides in Connecticut. Located in Southington, CT.
- Boulder Ridge: The Village
- Beautiful outing and wedding facility located on 70 acres in Barkhamsted, CT. Heated pool, 30 Foot climbing tower with a zip line, tennis, basketball, boating and much more. Plus a large banquet room that can seat 350 +. A truly unique setting to host any large/small family, company, etc. gathering.
- Brighter Skies Hot Air Balloon Company
- provides sunrise and pre-sunset flights seven days a week, year round. Located in Woodstock, CT.
- Brookfield Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut
- membership, directions, childcare, youth programs and more.
- Bushnell Park
- located in Hartford, Connecticut.
- Camelot Cruises
- unique way to dine, entertain and sightsee while cruising New England's most beautiful unspoiled waterways.
- Candlewood Lake
- history, boat rentals, beach clubs, marinas, real estate and more.
- Capt. Bob's Thimble Island Cruise
- tour the Thimbles, Connecticut's shoreline jewels.
- Castleview Balloons
- based in Cheshire, Connecticut, Castle View Balloons has been providing hot air balloon rides since 1988. Relax, forget the hectic pace, and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime!
- Club Getaway
- on 300 acres in the Berkshire Mountains of Kent, CT, a limitless array of sports, an abundance of delicious food, free flowing wine with dinner, nightly entertainment.
- Connecticut aMAIZEing Maze
- Cornfield maze for family outdoor recreation. A fun time!
- Connecticut Birding
- latest birding reports and rare bird alerts. Links to other birding web sites.
- Connecticut Golf Land and Games
- recreational park offering miniature golf, go-carts, bumper boats, par 3 golf, batting cages and more. Information on specials for parties, groups and clubs. Located in Vernon, CT.
- Connecticut Nautical Links
- boat builders, charters, lighthouses, marinas, islands, harborhasters, ecology and other subject areas.
- Connecticut Ornithological Association
- conservation issues, state checklist and review list, birders' list totals, news and events, rare bird photos, and resources for birders.
- Connecticut Pyrotechnics Association
- chartered to promote the safe and legal use of fireworks in CT and for the sharing of knowledge and experience among operators.
- Connecticut Waterfalls
- a guide to the natural waterfalls in Connecticut with pictures and directions. You can even listen to the the waterfalls.
- Connecticut Winos
- organizes wine tastings throughout Connecticut.
- CT State Parks & Forests
- open to the public year round, as conditions permit, from 8:00 A.M. until sunset.
- Deep River Navigation
- scenic cruising along the Connecticut River aboard regularly scheduled vessels from Charter Oak Landing in Hartford and Saybrook Point in Old Saybrook.
- Duck Island Yacht Club
- includes racing and social schedule. Located in Westbrook, Connecticut.
- Elizabeth Park
- oldest municipally operated rose garden in the country.
- Enviro-Lab Cruises
- two and one-half hour oceanographic expedition which provides educational experiences in marine biology, oceanography, navigation and maritime history. Information provided on reservations and travel directions to Avery Point location.
- Essex Steam Train and Riverboat Ride
- schedule, fares, group rates and more.
- FirstBoat
- news and resources for new boaters in Connecticut.
- Flamig Farm - An Educational Resource Farm
- features a farm animals zoo, school tours,and many fun-filled events including hayrides and a Christmas Village.
- Great Hollow Wilderness School
- adventure-based leadership development program owned and operated by the Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut.
- Hartford Community Dance
- contra, cajun/zydeco, and swing dancing in the Hartford CT area.
- Hartford Community Dance
- contra, cajun zydeco, swing, and waltz dances in the Hartford, CT area.
- Hopeville Pond State Park
- popular for its beaches and campground. Eighty-two campsites are open daily from mid-April through September.
- Hot Air Ballooning in Connecticut
- information on hot air balloon systems, balloon rides, competition and balloon festivals.
- Island Princess
- the only two deck side-wheeler in the Northeast. Available for private charters for up to 140 passengers.
- Joel Ross Golf and Sports Camp
- offers one to two week sports camps for children and teens. Located in Kent, CT.
- Lady of the Sea Charters
- charter motor yacht. Cruising the Connecticut River, Long Island Sound, Manhattan, Long Island, Newport, Boston, New York. Located in Plainville, CT.
- Lake Compounce Theme Park
- Bristol Connecticut. unique family theme park integrating the park's natural beauty and rich heritage with a blend of traditional and contemporary rides.
- Loon Meadow Farm Horse and Carriage Livery Service
- experience the ambiance of days gone by with an elegant carriage ride, frolicking hayride or cozy sleigh ride!
- Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
- information, exhibits, study cruises, gift shop and more.
- Mark Twain Cruises
- Connecticut's favorite riverboats, cruising from ports in Hartford and Old Saybrook, and featuring the Mark Twain, Hartford's premiere tourist destination. Call us toll free at 1-877-MK-TWAIN
- Mashamoquet Brook
- information, calendar of events and driving directions to state park located in Pomfret.
- Mooney Time - Hot Air Ballooning
- glide gently over the New England countryside in a brightly colored hot-air balloon.
- Mystic Aquarium: Institute for Exploration
- explore our ocean planet.
- Mystic Whaler Cruises
- offers day sails, overnight and lobster dinner cruises aboard a tall ship.
- Nature of New England
- great resource for info about birds, butterflies, and mammals of New England!
- New England Trail Rider
- membership organization of local off-road clubs throughout New England.
- New England: Connecticut: Parks
- listings by county.
- North American Whitewater Expeditions
- whitewater rafting, kayking, canoeing, hiking, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, snowshoeing. Full, half-day & overnight trips.
- North Haven Health and Racquet
- play tennis or racquetball , shoot some hoops, or burn some extra calories in the area's most extensive strenght and cardio facility in Connecticut.
- Parasail USA
- provides the rider with a gentle launch off the platform and a safe gentle landing back to the same platform, without getting wet. There is no age limit or skill required. Located in Waterford, Connecticut.
- Quassy Amusement Park
- in Middlebury. Offers rides and attractions for the entire family, as well as catering services.
- River Bend Campground
- daily, weekly, monthly and holiday weekend rates, special events and more. Located in the Oneco section of Sterling.
- River Camping
- information on facilities, permits, fees and access for camp sites available at Hurd, Gillette Castle and Selden Neck State Parks, from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.
- Roadside America: Connecticut Attractions
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