Went here with a friend to view the Christmas tree show and raffle…read more We had a wonderful time, viewing the amazing Christmas trees that were donated by locals for this event The staff here were so accommodating and happy to give us a tour and explain the history of Ken and Collinsville to us Collinsville itself is a beautiful destination when visiting Connecticut. Visiting this wonderful museum just tops the visit off When here do not forget to go into the model train room. This room itself is worth the visit. If you know, you know!

Canton Historical Museum is located in Collinsville. It opened as a museum in 1970, however, the…read morebuilding was there for much longer. It was built around 1865 for the Collins Axe Company and had various uses. Plows were manufactured there then it was converted to a recreational spot for the employees. Parking is ample, right on the Farmington Trail. There are 3 floors to explore. I was surprised at how intricate and organized the place was. I am a huge fan of history so this was exciting for me. The main floor was made to look like the old barber shop, general store, Victorian rooms, and more. Our favorite floor was the third floor, there is a working toy train located in a miniature Collinsville and nearby spots. It was so meticulous and beautifully designed. You can press the button for the train to go around and even pull the lever to make the horn sound. There were so many items from the Collins Axe Company, various items from Victorian times, and a research library. Yes, I think it's worth a visit!

Simsbury Historical Society was founded in 1911. They moved to the current 2-acre location which…read morehas a home, tavern, and barn on it; this property belonged to the Phelps family. A school house, another home, and probate building were brought to this location later on. They offer tours, special events, and workshops. They're open from Thursday to Saturday from 12-4. My family and I enjoyed walking through the property and seeing the old buildings and artifacts. There was a replica of a native American wig-wam which was really cool to walk inside of. I love history and old buildings so it was fun seeing the old school house and historic single homes. The tavern had a beautiful garden in the backyard. There were plenty of parking and we look forward to going back and taking a tour.

"Don't know much about history" (Sam Cooke)…read more Simsbury is an old town, I mean a really old town. It goes back to 1670. And it's very fitting that such an old town has a historical society to display and preserve its three and a half centuries of history. The Simsbury Historical Society is "a non-profit educational corporation" that was founded in 1911. The complex includes over a dozen structures, and the museum has regional artifacts, archives and collections on the state's earliest settlements. As expected, they do focus on the town's founding and early history. It's a very interesting place to visit and walk the grounds, check out the Native American structures and visit the museum store. That store was hosting a Holiday Market today.

The tour definitely offers energy and participation from the tourists in every room. Step into the…read moreshoes of men like Josiah Henson and Harriet's father and all that shaped Harriet's world as the tag team guides bring it all into focus.

Stowe Center's website is very cluttered and confusing. It does not make it clear you HAVE to book…read morea tour and find available times before they will even allow you to watch an introductory movie in the visitor center. Open hours were not necessarily correct on trip advisor site. I had to correct myself for day of visit.

9/23/26 Visit: The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum for my 700th Review! A Must See Museum!…read more The outside of the museum looks like an old castle. We arrived at 12 PM for the 1230 *Museum highlights tour. Unfortunately, we were told that the tour was canceled. A Jewish Artists tour was scheduled for 2 PM. So we had time for lunch. We asked the staff where was the best place for Pizza. They recommended, "The Brownstone". It was about a 10 minute walk. The pizza was delicious! Back to the Museum! Susan was our wonderful docent for the Jewish Artists tour. She encouraged a lot of group participation. On the Jewish Artists tour, some of the more well known artists were Marc Chagall and Camille Pisarro. In addition, Susan pointed out other highlights in the museum. Many thanks to Susan!! The rest of the museum staff were wonderful too! After the tour, we wandered around the museum. The museum has a wide variety of old and modern paintings and sculptures. The Wadsworth has a wonderful gift shop upon entry. The museum does have a small café with indoor and outdoor dining. Street and mostly garage parking is within walking distance of the museum. Thanks for the read and viewing my photos.

This museum is stunning and a fantastic way to spend an afternoon. The collection is beautifully…read morecurated and there's something for every type of art lover. The pieces are also rotated so everytime I visit I feel like I'm seeing something new! Right now, there's a gallery of local artists show casing some wonderful talent. Plus, the museum is free to Hartford residents and UConn Students. Staff is friendly and passionate. Visit if you haven't!

While most people on insta and Yelp just hear about the foodie side of me, they don't know about my…read moreacademic & professional life where I'm the biggest history nerd out there who literally travels the world to see historic places & objects. I was super excited to visit the CT historical society a few weeks ago and check out the bicycle game, an interactive exhibit where you can compete with friends of family to solve clues and rack up points, all while learning about CT's role in bicycle history. It's a great way to spend an afternoon or evening, and I want to bring my husband back with me to show him the exhibit. Fun for kids of all ages, I guarantee you're in for an amazing and educational experience.

My mom and I spent a couple hours on a Saturday exploring out the Connecticut museum of culture and…read morehistory, which we had both never been to before! The architecture of the building was pretty cool, as it used to be an old mansion. It took us about 2 hours to get through everything. Their permanent exhibit on the inn and tavern signs was cool to look at, and we enjoyed their current exhibit on coffee. There's interactive experiences for all ages, and I'm so glad we visited. Highly recommend going to learn more about CT's history!

Definitely follow Riverfront Recapture on Facebook for tons of great free events. Jerk festivals,…read moreAsian Dragon Boat Races, Free concerts, Food trucks, Fireworks, etc. It's always a well organized, safe good time.

I finally visited the Hartford waterfront today thanks to the Dragon Boat and Asian Festival. I…read morecan't say enough about how impressed I was! It was as scenic and as pleasant as can be. It was jam packed with couples and families and folks of all ages enjoying the sun, the scenery, and a perfect summer day. Hartford has really come a long way since I moved here in 1987. The Science Center, the Convention Center, a re-invigorated downtown, the Lincoln Sculpture Art Walk, and the beautiful Riverfront. I can't wait to see what the future brings.

Wow! What a cool cafe and bookstore. Located right on the Farmington River and next door to a mini…read moregolf course. It's on the second floor of a red building that looks historic. There was ample parking when I went. I got a large iced pumpkin spice latte for about $5 and change. There were some baked goodies too, got my child a cookie. The place was beautifully decorated; they didn't skip the details. There were multiple rooms and places to sit. There were a good collection of books to choose from too. I'm so glad this spot open opened close to me. I highly recommend and will be back soon.

I visited this today because Google showed it was open. I spoke to the owner I think, he said…read morethey're not open today but should be open tomorrow. They have a card setup which he wasn't prepared for today. The farm is beautiful so many flowers and mums for sale. He said it's 3 for $24 or $8.50 each which is reasonable I believe. I look forward to going back for those. There is a self serve stand which is cash only. They had jars of flowers ($18) and some squash. Overall, a nice seasonal flower farm, worth a visit.