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New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven First, a free, walking tour of New Haven's historic green. Thursday at noon (April through October) Yate Visitor Information Center, 149 Elm Street, (203) 432-2300, (John Pierpont House, 1767). The walking tour of New Haven's historic green meets a vital need for New Haven; both to welcome visitors to our city and to reacquaint residents and students with the rich cultural, historical and architectural resources of New Haven. NH03
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New Haven's Lighthouse
In 1840 work began to construct this 70 foot lighthouse, with sandstone quarried from East Haven and a solid brick interior. This lighthouse guided many ships into the harbor, until 1877 when a more strategic light was built near the breakwater. Lighthouse Point Park, an 84-acre park by the sea; is also home to a "Coney Island Style" Carousel, a public beach, bathhouse, picnic areas and shelters — open to the public. Greater New Haven Convention & Visitors Bureau: 1 -800-332-STAY. NH01
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"Surf Club" Madison Connecticut
Members and guests enjoy fine Long Island Sound beaches like this one at The Madison Surf Club, as well as festivities on the Village Green, restaurants, and museums. For information phone (203) 245-7394 (Madison Chamber of Commerce) or (203) 245-4567 (Madison Historical Society.)
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Guilford Green - Guilford, Connecticut
On the shoreline of Long Island Sound, historic Guilford is a diverse and vibrant community. Browse the boutiques and quality shops, savor creative cuisine, enjoy comfortable accommodations and year-round events. For information contact Guilford Chamber of Commerce, 741 Boston Post Road, Suite 101, Guilford, CT 06437; phone 203-453-9677
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Faulkner's Island Lighthouse - Guilford, Connecticut
Faulkner's Island Light was built in 1802, four miles off the coast in Long Island Sound. It's an important aid to navigation, and a nature preserve for breeding water birds.
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Saybrook Breakwater Lighthouse - Old Saybrook, CT
Old Saybrook, Ct. (1886) "Outer Light". The white, cast iron tower stands at the west end of the breakwater. It is 49 feet tall, with a lantern, watch room, 4 stories and a basement. It rests on a caisson filled with concrete and surrounded by rip rap.
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Westbrook, Connecticut
The towns along coastal Connecticut are filled with interesting shops, restaurants, historic sites and beautiful beaches. For more information, call "Connecticut River Valley & Shoreline Visitors Council". 800-486-3346
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Clinton, Connecticut
Clinton is situated on the historical Connecticut shoreline. Walk the beaches, hike the trails, fish the waters, boat at the marinas, track the history. Enjoy the New England ambiance.
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Westbrook, Connecticut
The towns along coastal Connecticut are filled with interesting shops, restaurants, historic sites and beautiful beaches. For more information call "Connecticut River Valley & Shoreline Visitors Council", 800-486-3346
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Branford, Connecticut
Branford is situated on the historic Connecticut shoreline. Walk the beaches, hike the trails, fish the waters, boat at the marinas, track the history. Enjoy the New England ambiance.
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Gillette Castle Hadlyme, Connecticut
Deep in the green rolling hills of Central Connecticut, perched hundreds of feet above the wide Connecticut River, is Gillette Castle, one of Connecticut's more intriguing man-made treasures. William Gillette who was famous for portraying Sherlock Holmes for 34 years in theaters around the world spent more than $1 million building his castle from 1914 to 1919.
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