"Constitution State" Connecticut by daffodil

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Old Stonington Village from the lighthouse

Worth a look

If you happen to be on a trip that takes you near Conneticut, it is worth taking a second look at this much overlooked state. Or if you are there on business, get out of your hotel room and check it out, you'll be glad you did!
Connecticut is called the Constitution State because during the Revolutionary War the American Constitution was hidden from the British in an oak tree somewhere in Connecticut. I think that I use to know where, but I have forgotten.
The state has some of the oldest settlements in the U.S. There are many interesting and beautiful homes, churches and public buildings in towns around the state. The photo shows the town of Old Stonington, from the top of the lighthouse.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Rich history and landscape in a small package
Cons:Not tourist oriented
In a nutshell:Worth a look

Last visit to Connecticut: Nov 2001
Intro Updated Aug 18, 2004
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ABL1958 Jan 20, 2002 at 5:58 PM

I didn`t know about Harkness....thanks for the info! :)
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tompt Jan 12, 2002 at 5:48 AM

good page
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dantes2 Nov 6, 2001 at 3:23 PM

Nice page!
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paulapes Oct 24, 2001 at 4:24 PM

Good page---great state
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Yosemite_44 Oct 22, 2001 at 2:49 PM

I am in CT right now and I love it!
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cmwfm Oct 22, 2001 at 2:47 PM

very nice
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fabrice Aug 4, 2001 at 3:49 AM

so hartford=mark twain
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Vitalia Apr 26, 2000 at 9:48 AM

wonderful!