http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:25:25 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:45:20 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Free-admission-to-Beardsley-Zoo?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, CT is home to an array of mammals, amphibians, birds, reptiles, and insects. These animals are primarily from North and South America and many are endangered species. Animals at the zoo include tigers, bears, ... events animals activities Tips family activity child friendly Day-away entertainment Free events and activities Autumn Coupons Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:45:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Free-admission-to-Beardsley-Zoo?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Travel-101-Where-is-Katharine-Hepburn-buried?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner Katharine Hepburn is a four time Academy Award winner. She is famous for her roles in "Morning Glory" and "Bringing Up Baby", among many other films. What you might not know about Katharine Hepburn is that she was born in ... history activities Tips Free events and activities Info 101 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:17:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Travel-101-Where-is-Katharine-Hepburn-buried?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Litchfield-hills-winter-wine-trail?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner Summer and Autumn may come to mind when you think of "wine trail", especially due to Connecticut's foliage. This winter start thinking "winter wine trail". Connecticut is home to over 20 vineyards located statewide. This wi... Winter activities food and beverage Day-away Free events and activities Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:54:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Litchfield-hills-winter-wine-trail?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Turkey-trots-2009-in-Connecticut?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner Turkey trots are a popular Thanksgiving event for athletes, families, and to raise money for organizations or those in need. Below is a list of turkey trots in Connecticut this 2009 Thanksgiving. Sunday, November 22, 2009 ... Outdoors events sports family activity child friendly exercise Holidays Autumn Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:43:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Turkey-trots-2009-in-Connecticut?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Travel-101-What-is-the-Turkey-Burn?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner The phrase Turkey Burn may sound painful but in reality it is meant to be playful! Turkey Burn is a Thanksgiving special on November 27, 2009 at A New World Laser Tag. A New World Laser Tag is a laser tag and gaming facility located... events activities sports Tips family activity child friendly nightlife exercise entertainment Holidays Rainy day activities Info 101 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:06:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Travel-101-What-is-the-Turkey-Burn?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Thanksgiving-specials-at-Laser-Quest?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner Laser Quest is home to a multi-level arena filled with heart pumping action, fog, music, and special lighting to turn your laser tag experience into a real life battle field. Laser Quest is located at 3005 Berlin Turnpike in Newington, CT. Each vi... events activities Tips family activity child friendly exercise entertainment Holidays Rainy day activities Coupons Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:05:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Thanksgiving-specials-at-Laser-Quest?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Wadsworth-Antheneum-offers-military-free-admission?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner Hartford's streets will be packed on Sunday, 11/8/09 for the 10th Annual Connecticut Veteran's Day Parade. The Wadsworth Antheneum will also be honoring currently-serving military personnel and veterans with free admiss... history events activities Tips family activity child friendly Free events and activities Holidays Art Coupons Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:20:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Wadsworth-Antheneum-offers-military-free-admission?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Travel-101-What-ferries-are-in-Connecticut?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner Ferries provide a convenient way for tourists to visit Long Island Sound and Block Island. Connecticut has two ferries that operate transportation to New York, one to Block Island, and one crossing the Connecticut River. The Bridgeport &am... Sea Tips child friendly Day-away Info 101 Boating excursions Autumn Transportation Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:30:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Travel-101-What-ferries-are-in-Connecticut?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d3-American-Idols-Kara-DioGuardi-coming-to-SCSU?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner Kara DioGuardi is a singer-songwriter, record producer, music publisher, and of course an American Idol judge. DioGuardi has released over 260 songs on major labels worldwide for artists including Britney Spears, Celine Dion, Miley Cyrus, Ashley T... events family activity child friendly entertainment music live shows Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:50:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d3-American-Idols-Kara-DioGuardi-coming-to-SCSU?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Trail-of-Terror-extends-operation-date?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner If the rainy weather kept you from partaking in some of this year's Halloween attractions be thankful Wallingford's Trail of Terror has accommodated you. Due to the rainy days making it difficult to stand in line and walk through the trail... Outdoors events activities Tips nightlife entertainment Holidays Autumn Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:26:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Trail-of-Terror-extends-operation-date?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Halloween-on-a-submarine?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner The Submarine Force Museum located in Groton, CT is hosting their first ever Halloween event. Halloween on a Submarine is a free family event to celebrate Halloween. On 10/31/09 the museum will feature Halloween stories, movies, crafts, a scavenge... landmark events activities Sea Tips family activity child friendly entertainment Free events and activities Holidays Boating excursions Autumn Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:02:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Halloween-on-a-submarine?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Connecticuts-corn-mazes?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner Spooky Spider Maze at Plasko's Farm in Trumbull, CT.www.plaskofarm.comFive orchards and farms in Connecticut have plowed their corn fields into unique corn mazes. Below is a list of five corn mazes located in Middlefield, Trumbull, South Windsor, Leb... Outdoors activities Tips family activity child friendly entertainment Holidays Autumn Coupons Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:08:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Connecticuts-corn-mazes?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Top-5-Halloween-attractions-in-Connecticut?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner The trees are changing colors. Patches are filled with pumpkins. Shelves are stocked with candy. Signs are all around New England that Autumn and Halloween are in season. Popular events this time of year include haunted houses, costume contests, g... Outdoors activities Tips family activity entertainment Holidays Autumn Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:18:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Top-5-Halloween-attractions-in-Connecticut?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Haunted-hayride-in-Old-Saybrook?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner Grab your friends and head over to the Haunted Hayride in Old Saybrook, CT. Five days remain that the hayride will operate before Halloween. The Haunted Hayride is a 40 minute long ride on a tractor drawn hay wagon led through the woods of Old Say... Outdoors events activities Tips family activity nightlife entertainment Holidays Autumn Coupons Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:50:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Haunted-hayride-in-Old-Saybrook?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Save-1-on-Lyman-Orchards-corn-maze?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Lyman Orchard corn maze. Each year Lyman Orchards chooses a unique design as the theme of their maze. Their design of 2009 was designed by Brett Herbst, Guinness World Record maze designer. This yea... Outdoors events activities family activity child friendly Free events and activities Holidays Autumn Coupons Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:56:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Save-1-on-Lyman-Orchards-corn-maze?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d18-CT-Halloween-events-Sea-Scare-at-Mystic-Aquarium?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner Enjoy a family night at Mystic's Sea Scare. Photo source:  Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration will be hosting a special Halloween event, Sea Scare. Sea Scare will be a one night only event on Saturday, October 24, 2009 from ... aquarium events animals activities Tips family activity child friendly entertainment Free events and activities Holidays Rainy day activities music Autumn Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:37:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d18-CT-Halloween-events-Sea-Scare-at-Mystic-Aquarium?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Ghost-hunter-Lorraine-Warren-presents-at-Beardsley-Zoo?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner Ghost hunger Lorraine Warren will present at the Beardsley Zoo on 10/16/09. Photo source: www.eventnetworkgroup.co.uk Lorraine Warren and her late husband are popular for their investigations of the supernatural and paranormal over the past... events activities Tips entertainment Holidays Rainy day activities Autumn Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:51:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Ghost-hunter-Lorraine-Warren-presents-at-Beardsley-Zoo?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d15-CT-Halloween-events-Rails-of-the-Darkside?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner Photo source: www.ct-trolley.orgThe Connecticut Trolley Museum is offering an a-typical ride on their trolley carts this Halloween season. Year round the museum offers an educational journey through the restoration and operation of the electric ... Outdoors events activities Tips family activity child friendly entertainment Holidays Autumn Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:34:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d15-CT-Halloween-events-Rails-of-the-Darkside?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Thrills-at-Lake-Compounces-Haunted-Graveyard?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner Lake Compounce is not only a theme park. In the month of October their grounds are transformed into a frightful setting to fit the Halloween theme. Live actors will be dressed in costume, walking through the park. The Haunted Graveyard also has ... Outdoors events activities Tips entertainment Holidays Autumn Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:04:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Thrills-at-Lake-Compounces-Haunted-Graveyard?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Legal-BASE-leaping-at-the-New-River-Gorge-Bridge?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner BASE jumpers on Bridge Day. Photo source: theponderosalodge.comOne day a year the state of West Virginia closes traffic over the New River Gorge Bridge and allows legal BASE jumping, rappelling, and highline off the 876 foot tall bridge. This 30th An... Outdoors landmark trips history events activities family activity child friendly food and beverage entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:53:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4453-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Legal-BASE-leaping-at-the-New-River-Gorge-Bridge?cid=exrss-Hartford-Tourism-Examiner