Ghost Chat New England

 Promoting Culture and Tourism in CT:

In Conjunction with Governor Rell Staycation Vacation initiative July 1- Sept.1, 2008 and Fall into CT 2008 as a marketing campaign to showcase attractions throughout the State of Connecticut including state parks, restaurants, museums, theaters, etc.Ghost Chat New England has created this page to allow residents to preview some of these locations. We have included the links to the sites.

Ghost Chat New England has featured many attractions in CT. that are viewable online as well as the ones that have aired on television locally.

Here is a list of attractions, events, venues that can be previewed in our episodes:

1) Fort Griswold Groton, CT/ Historical Fort with views of the Thames River. Free ongoing.  To learn more Click Here > http://www.revwar.com/ftgriswold/

2) XL Center Hartford CT / The Titanic Exhibit Amazing artifacts and history of this fateful ship and it's passengers./small admission through the summer.  To learn more Click Here > http://www.titanictix.com/

Disney on Ice to learn more Click here>   www.disney.go.com/disneyonice

3) Barker Comic, Cartoon and Character Museum Cheshire CT/ Reaffirm the games, toys and fun of your youth. Historic cartoon memoribilia for the historian. Your kids will love it and so will you! Free ongoing /See website for dates and times.  To learn more Click Here > http://www.barkermuseum.com/page.asp?PGNM=151

4) The Book Barn Niantic CT.- open all year long...affordable used books in country garden setting with animals... a must see. Your children will not want to leave...a book store??????? ;) To learn more Click Here > http://www.bookbarnniantic.com/

5) Gay City State Park, Hebron CT. Historic mill on grounds of this state park for hiking and with a lake for swimming. Free  Seasonal. To learn more Click Here >   http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?A=2716&Q=325202

6) Ringling Barnum and Bailey Circus-  yes admission Check website to see where it will be coming next...make sure to go early so you can dance with the clowns like we did:)  To learn more Click Here >http://www.ringling.com/

7) Historic Victorian Carousel Gardens Restaurant, Seymour CT.- picturesque dining with fabric napkins but affordable...also home of Donna Kent and the Cosmic Society meetings first wednesday night of the month for those with an affinity for the paranormal. To learn more Click Here > http://www.carouselgardens.com/

8) Hartford Circus Fire Memorial, Hartford, CT. Plaques and monument with history of this particular historical tragedy that Hartford CT will never forget./ Free  To learn more Click Here > http://www.hartford.gov/fire/hartfordcircusfire/default2.htm

9) Gillette's Castle State Park, East Haddam CT- A wonderful backdrop for our interview with Estevan Vega---glimpses of the castle and the train station. You will definitely want to stop here if you have never seen this magnificent structure built by William Gillette the original Sherlock Holmes. The state Park is free/ inside structure is small admission. Kids and adults love it here . They will love the tales of the eccentric actor and the train which still runs not at the Castle but at Lake Compounce in Southington. To learn more Click Here >   http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?A=2716&Q=325204 or Click Here for more on Estevan Vega > http://www.estevanvega.com/

10) Old Saybrook Historical Society Old Saybrook CT. small admission to this historic home with exhibits changing. More details to come.

11) Commission on Culture and Tourism Awards in CT featuring Gene Wilder resident of CT.  To learn more Click Here >  http://www.ct.gov/cct/cwp/view.asp?a=11&q=411902

 12) The 1761 Makens Bemont House (commonly called the Huguenot House)  The Historical Society of East Hartford maintains three historic buildings for preserving and presenting some of East Hartford's history - the National Register, 1761 Makens Bemont House. the 1820s Goodwin Schoolhouse. and the ca 1850 Burnham Blacksmith Shop. Donations are welcome.  To learn more Click Here http://www.hseh.org/MakensBemontHouse.htm

 13) Indian Leap Norwich, CT  Yantic falls, know as Indian Leap, was a favorite encampment of the Mohegan Indians. In 1643 Uncas, Sachem of the Mohegans, led his warriors in the famous battle against their rival tribe the Narragansetts.  Free.  To learn more Click Here http://www.ctwaterfalls.com/falls/main.php?Yantic1

14) Pachaug State Forest-  http://www.stateparks.com/pachaug.html

15) The Leffingwell Inn Norwich Ct.-   www.leffingwellhousemuseum.org/history

17) The Arena Bridgeport-   www.arenaatharboryard.com  Walking wth Dinosaurs show  http://www.dinosaurlive.com/

18) CT Renaissance Faire  Annual fair at Hebron Fair Grounds- RUNS FROM September 27 THROUGH October  weekend(s)   Spectacular live jousting on horseback, reenactments, drama, live entertainment,  food and fun!  www.ctfaire.com

19) Salem Historical Society- Salem CT. Home of the first music school in the country to confer degrees in teaching music, the United States' own Schindler, Hiram Bingham IV who was posthumously honored last year with the United States Honorary Diplomat Stamp, and the list goes on. Open May through October. Call for times. Research available throughout the year by appointment.  www.salemct.gov/history.htm

20) Mystic Aqaurium and Exploration Center-Mystic CT  Open all year long! Festival of trees in the winter. Experience marine life up close . Interactive exhibits as well. Children as well as adults love this place.   www.mysticaquarium.org

21) Bee and Thistle Inn and Spa- Old Lyme CT  Linnea and Dave Ruffo host this award winning Inn. High teas and other specials run throughout the year. http://www.beeandthistleinn.com/

22) The Christmas House- Montville CT- December Annually -Betty Ann Dessert has a sweet treat in store for those that visit her home at Christmas time.  She  has been collecting Christmas decorations since she was a small child. She accepts a small donation that is used for local Montville non-profit organizations. ( link to be added)

23) Pagan Odyssey Festival- 11th Annual First Weekend in May - Schrieber's Farm Oxford CT. camping, vendors, lectures, entertainment, bands, psychic readings, hay rides, fire dancing. http://www.subrosamagick.com/beltaine/beltaine.html