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  There is no better place in New England to discover the pleasures of winter recreation than Connecticut. Anyone seeking to combine an invigorating and thoroughly relaxing weekend of outdoor fun with the cozy warmth of a country inn, comfortable B&B or family-friendly hotel need look no farther than an hour or so beyond Boston, Providence, or New York. Cross country enthusiasts will discover that Connecticut has some of the finest, and most scenic, ski touring centers in New England. Some offer a "pure" cross-country experience, others, as in the case of Woodbury, feature other winter sports. Among the best known are the 4,000 acres of the White Memorial Foundation in Litchfield , offering 35 miles of ski trails through meadows and woodlands, and Winding Trails Cross Country Ski Center in Farmington, where, in addition to 20 kilometers of ski trails (rental equipment is available) through gently rolling hills, outdoor enthusiasts will find ice skating on Walton Pond a...

  As you plan your summer getaway think sunshine along the shores in Mystic, Connecticut, where you'll enjoy a fun time while vacationing at the AAA Four-Diamond  Mystic Marriott Hotel And Spa . Among their current packages is a two night special designed for families to experience the area’s most prominent attractions. Mystic Aquarium trainers, Josh Davis and Tracy Camp shared a photo of them joining Farouk Rajab, General Manager at the Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa to meet with two of the aquariums African Penguins on the Mystic Seaport's carriage to kick off the hotel's  Explore Ashore Package . These are some of the fun adventures your family will enjoy with this summer packages.  In the mornings stop in for the Marriott’s delicious breakfast buffet before taking advantage of the four tickets included in the Explore Ashore Package for both the exciting Mystic Aquarium and historic Mystic Seaport. Families can also use their four tickets to see Spongebob Squarepan...

  Old fashioned craftsmanship and tales of lives well lived are revealed along historic trails across the nation. The Connecticut Freedom Trail is one destination in which you'll find 17 historic stops that were reported to have been used on the Underground Railroad, sites associated with the Amistad case and gravesites, monuments, homes and other structures that represent the movement towards African American’s freedom. The Amistad Trail encompasses numerous sites across the state to follow the fascinating saga of rebellious slaves defended and freed by former President John Quincy Adams, an event that established the principle that all human beings are naturally free under American law. New Haven is home to the Amistad Memorial at City Hall, a three panel bronze sculpture that depicts the three phases of the Amistad Incident and the New Haven Museum features, “Cinque Lives Here,” an exhibition that showcases the largest collection of Amistad related artwork in the world. Mystic S...