Whom You Know: Visit Connecticut, Peachy's favorite state!

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Visit Connecticut, Peachy's favorite state!


Fall 2010 Fall for Connecticut's Foliage, Fairs and Festivals THIS MONTH'S HIGHLIGHTS Plan Your Perfect Fall Trip with Our Interactive Fall/Winter Getaway Guide Read More A Sneak Peek at Peak Fall Foliage and Vacation Packages Ready for Picking at CTvisit.com! Read More See below for upcoming not-to-be-missed events in Connecticut:Read More GETAWAYS OF THE MONTH #4 Bridges to Paradise Read More #30 Charm of the Farm Read More WHAT'S GOING ON THIS WEEKEND SPECIAL DEALS AND LODGING PACKAGES

THIS MONTH'S HIGHLIGHTS

Plan Your Next Vacation with new Interactive Getaway Guide

		Fall in Connecticut is filled with the classic New England colors, sights, sounds and tastes of the season, and with breathtaking fall foliage, pick-your-own farms, harvest festivals, wine trail and more, you’ll want to fit in all you can. Now, planning your vacation is easier than ever with the new Interactive Fall/Winter Getaway Guide! This full color, 28-page guide is filled with ideas for an amazing fall experience – from scenic foliage drives, to romantic getaway locales, and even a sneak peek at great outdoor winter activities. Your perfect Connecticut getaway is only a click away. Visit Interactive Getaway Guide Here! >>
A Sneak Peek at Peak Fall Foliage and Vacation Packages Ready for Picking at CTvisit.com!

		With the peak fall season just around the corner, Connecticut is busy preparing to present perfect fall foliage getaways, and CTvisit.com has all the information you need on special overnight packages, driving tours, foliage updates, events and more. Plus, our experts provide the inside scoop on when and where to find the best in leaf-peeping experiences. Get expert picks for top-rated fall foliage spots...

See below for upcoming not-to-be-missed events in Connecticut:

		17th Annual ING Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon – October 9, 2010 - Watch or join as runners from across the country travel a scenic, foliage-lined route through historic downtown Hartford and along the Connecticut River. More info... Essex Steam Train’s “Fright Train” – October 22 – 24 and 29- 31, 2010 - It's a mystical, foggy evening, the anniversary of a 1925 train wreck ... and you are traveling aboard "The Fright Train" ... will the ghosts from this terrible tragedy appear? More info... UBS Parade Spectacular – November 21, 2010 - One of the largest helium balloon parades in the country, Stamford’s Parade Spectacular features everyone’s favorite giant balloon characters, award winning marching bands and fabulous floats. More info... For information on these events and more, please visit www.CTVisit.com.

GETAWAYS OF THE MONTH

#4 Bridges to Paradise
		If you love old bridges, Connecticut has you covered – and during peak fall foliage is the time to explore! In Kent, Yankee Magazine’s pick for #1 Fall Foliage Town in New England, cross Bulls Bridge over the Housatonic River, then picnic at Kent Falls State Park, crossing a 37-foot covered pedestrian bridge on your way. Drive over the Cornwall Bridge, and spend the night on Lake Waramaug, where scenic views are abundant. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of fall colors on a hot air balloon ride over Litchfield or Woodbury.
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#30 Charm of the Farm
		Play and stay overnight at the B&B at Roseledge Herb Farm, then grab a farm fresh ice cream cone at Buttonwood Farm, where seasonal flavors await. At the Creamery Brook Bison farm, take a wagon tour and meet the herd. Enjoy a delicious dinner on the farm at Golden Lamb Buttery, and then visit Sankow’s Beaverbrook Farm, where resident sheep and cows produce the cozy wool and fresh cheese for sale at the Farm Market.
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Visit the “52 Getaways” section on www.CTVisit.com for more information on either escape!

WHAT'S GOING ON THIS WEEKEND

Fall means festival and fair season in Connecticut! Taste the bounty of the season at a harvest festival, enjoy the sights, sounds and eats at a classic agricultural fair, or enjoy a unique ethnic performance – you can do it all, this weekend in Connecticut!
Visit our Facebook page and stay up-to-date on all that's happening in Connecticut!

SPECIAL DEALS AND LODGING PACKAGES

		Experience old-fashioned Yankee hospitality and Colonial charm with the "Fall in Love with the Valley" package at the Centennial Inn Suites in Farmington, situated on 12 wooded acres of glorious fall colors. This seasonal package includes one night accommodation in a cozy studio with fireplace, welcome amenities of fresh baked cookies, apple cider and coffee at check-in, complimentary executive breakfast, and discount coupon book filled with seasonal offerings from many selected restaurants, shops, museums, outdoor activities and more. Available through November 30, 2010. Starts at $119.00 per night, 12% CT lodging tax extra. Based on Availability. (860) 677-4647.
		Take a taste of Connecticut wine country with the "Art and Wine Getaway" package at the Inn at Lower Farm Bed & Breakfast in North Stonington. Enjoy a two night stay, full country breakfast served by candlelight each morning in front of the open hearth, afternoon tea and homemade cookies, wine tasting and tours of two of the following local wineries - Jonathan Edwards Winery, Stonington Vineyard or Maugle Sierra. Included are a tour of the winery, wine tasting for two, two of their signature wine glasses, and a bottle of one of their finest wines, as well as two tickets to the historic Florence Griswold Art Museum. Package prices vary with the season and the days of the week, $335 to $480, tax included. Available through December 30, 2010. (866) 535-9075. Click here and stay up-to-date on all that's happening in Connecticut!

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