The Big E is the largest event on the East Coast and the fourth largest fair in North America. Attendees can enjoy hours of free entertainment and attractions, terrific food, plus the best that New England—and beyond—has to offer. Highlights include authentic New Orleans Mardi Gras in The Big Parade, an immersive Ireland adventure in the International Plaza’s Dingle Peninsula Showcase, North American Midway, as well as countless educational opportunities from the Avenue of States to Storrowton Village Museum, Farm-A-Rama and more. The Big E offers a diverse and vibrant experience to visitors from throughout the country.
Orchard with nearly 100 types of seasonal fruit to pick, plus baked goods, corn mazes & public golf.
Outdoor venue with shops, boutiques, eateries & seasonal events in a throwback village setting. Website for Mystic Aquarium: https://www.mysticaquarium.org/ Home to thousands of species of marine mammals, fish, invertebrates, and reptiles! This is located in the same parking lot for Olde Mistik Village.
Foxwoods Resort Casino features deluxe accommodations, fine dining, a wide variety of entertainment attractions and shopping.
The Valley Railroad Company – operating the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat – has been serving the lower Connecticut River Valley since 1971. Our company’s mission is to keep alive the rich mechanical, industrial, and transportation heritage of our state through the continual operation of our vintage steam and diesel locomotives and passenger coaches, as well as the operation & maintenance of the facilities and infrastructure that support these. We welcome visitors from throughout the state of Connecticut, the New England region and all over the world to ride our railroad, relax aboard our riverboat and visit our unique facilities. ***Be sure to get tickets early!***
The Mark Twain House is the 25-room Victorian home where legendary author Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), lived with his family from 1874 to 1891 and wrote his greatest works. ***Be sure to get the tickets ahead of time!***
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