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What to do and see in Connecticut, United States: The Best Traveler Resources
Connecticut is a study in attraction and contrast. In one small state, you’ll find miles of sandy oceanfront shoreline, acres of forested hiking trails, and world-class museums, art and theater. Here family-friendly adventure parks and aquariums are just minutes from dynamic casino resorts and quaint, historic small towns — offering experiences that range from culinary to cultural, luxurious to laid-back. It’s the perfect place to unwind and recharge, all at the same time.
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1. Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 271 reviews
Reviewed By tobyc530 - Monroe, United States
Unless things have changed, this library is free to visit. In the height of summer, there is (was) a steady stream of groups—outside these times - a magical place especially when the light coming in through the marble windows is sufficient to illuminate the interior.
2. Essex Library Association
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
3. The Wood Memorial Library & Museum
4. Lucy Robbins Welles Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By ragiansanti34 - Staffordshire, United Kingdom
The Lucy Robbins Welles Library is a fantastic library. Newington is really lucky to have this gem. They have everything - study rooms, a community room, magazines, newspapers, plenty of cozy nooks to sit and read, books and CDs on languages, DVDs to rent, access to computers, used books for sale and much more. There is also a community board right when you walk in, to find out what events are happening in the area. If I were a local I would be taking advantage of this amazing place, weekly.
5. Cyrenius H. Booth Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
The Cyrenius H. Booth Library is the public library for the community of Newtown, CT. It was a posthumous gift of benefactress Mary Elizabeth Hawley. The architect for the library was Philip Sutherland, and it's style was designed to fit in with the private homes on Main Street. Many of the furnishings inside were formally Mrs. Hawley's possessions. The library was opened on December 17, 1932
Reviewed By lour643
A beautiful building filled with happy staff and great content. The building is one of the anchors of our beautiful Main St. and deservedly so. With plenty of room for all the varied activities in constant motion there in.
6. Connecticut State Library and State Archives
7. Welles-Turner Memorial Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Glastonbury, Connecticut's public library offers the traveler resources such as free Wi-Fi, public access computers and printing, copiers, newspapers, restrooms, free maps of the Town of Glastonbury.
8. Wethersfield Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
The Wethersfield Library is a full service public library featuring books, CD’s, DVD’s and wireless Internet access and computers for public use.
Reviewed By HonestEvaluatorGal - Newington, United States
Beautiful library and the lecture scared the heck out of me but this won''t stop me from attending other programs. Easy to get to and plenty of parking in the back of the library. Easy access.
9. Scranton Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Public library. Books, CDs, DVDs, Internet access, WiFi service, adult, teen and children's programs.
10. Connecticut Convention Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
The Connecticut Convention Center is the Northeast’s ideal location for trade shows, conventions, business meetings or any occasion demanding a dramatic riverfront setting. Overlooking the Connecticut River, the Center is situated in the heart of downtown Hartford’s Front Street District – a rapidly expanding entertainment hub teeming with new restaurants, bistros and entertainment venues. Limitlessly functional and endlessly customizable, the 540,000 square foot Connecticut Convention Center is the largest convention facility between New York and Boston. The Center combines ample meeting space – including 140,000 square feet of exhibition space, a 40,000 square foot ballroom and 25,000 square feet of flexible meeting space – with visually stunning touches, creating the ideal backdrop for any event.
Reviewed By dustythoughts - Manchester, United States
This convention center looks like other convention centers that I've been to for conferences and expos, although this space manages to feel both professional and welcoming. There's plenty of space - some convention centers cram too much into a smaller space, but this center knows how to utilize all of its space without being overwhelming. There are also places to sit and plug in your electronics if you'll be here a while, which is great! Everything runs efficiently and on-time, and the center's staff are friendly and are able to help you find the event you need, the restrooms, and food promptly and in a friendly manner. You can park at the convention center itself or at the next-door science center.
