Water Water Everywhere

To view this email as a web page, go here.

Water WAter everywhere! Summer is in full swing, but there are plenty of ways to cool off in Connecticut! There’s no better way to stay cool in the heat of summer than in the water. Connecticut has plenty of beaches, rivers, and miles upon miles of shoreline to keep you from overheating, all while having tons of fun in the sun. Click “read more” for great ideas and places to take advantage of statewide this summer. THIS WEEKEND With the month of August upon us, the need for quality family time with the kids is more important than ever. This weekend, reward the little ones before heading back to school by spending a day at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo. Celebrating their 90th anniversary in Bridgeport, the zoo is offering several specials for patrons. Or, have plenty of fun at a variety of great festivals, plan a family getaway or day-trip adventure state-wide. Check out what else is happening this weekend, click Read More. WHAT'S HAPPENING IN CONNECTICUT Win a 2-Night Getaway to Connecticut! We’re giving away 10 Connecticut getaways throughout the rest of the summer, right here in our newsletter. Stay tuned for opportunities to win a Foxwoods Resort Casino Getaway, a Fast Cars & Adventure Sports Weekend (including free tickets to Lime Rock Park and some time on the golf course) and much more. Watch as some of the world’s finest tennis players compete in the New Haven Open at Yale August 25th-27th. Caroline Wozniacki, the no. 1 in the world and four-time defending champion, will compete against other top contenders, like Grand Slam champions Li Na, Francesca Schiavone and Svetlana Kuznetsova. Don’t miss this prestigious international event. The world-class Litchfield Jazz Festival is back August 10th-12th. With a great 2012 lineup – featuring Grammy winner The Four Freshmen and Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks – this year is set to be fantastic. Whether you’re into jazz or if this is your first jazz festival – it’s an amazingly relaxing way to spend a summer weekend. Take part in some prehistoric fun on Dinosaur State Park Day on August 18th and check out the dinosaur tracks revealed during a state construction project in Rocky Hill, on the site that is now Dinosaur State Park. The day is sure to be fun for the whole family with live entertainment, animal shows, games, face painting, arts and crafts and more. Extend your trip – and the fun – and take a few days exploring Connecticut’s new Dinosaur Trail! It’s almost that time of year again! Make back to school shopping painless at the Back to School Scavenger Hunt & Tax Free Week Kick-off Sidewalk Sale at Tanger Outlets in Westbrook on August 19th. As part of the program, children will receive a backpack filled with clues that will lead them through the stores to pick up school supplies.  GETAWAYS OF THE MONTH See all 52 Getaways Chill Out - #29 August weather is hazy, hot and humid. Connecticut has lots of options to help you cool down. Float 2.5 miles down the Farmington River in an inner tube or visit the water park at Lake Compounce. If water activities aren’t for you, cool off in the air-conditioning while checking out the 160 stores at Westfarms Mall or wander Blue Back Square, a unique downtown shopping, dining and entertainment destination.    Catch Me If You Can - #21 Looking for adventure while you enjoy the great outdoors? Then this is the getaway for you. The Housatonic River offers some of the best fishing in the Northeast. Connecticut has plenty of outfitters that offer guided trips with pros to help you navigate the waters. And when you’re done fishing, make sure to spend the night at one of Connecticut’s many campgrounds or try out the new cabins at Breadloaf Mountain Lodge, an Orvis outfitter and fly-fishing school.      CONNECTICUT FAVORITES     Mystic  - A breath of fresh air.  Between New York & Boston. Visit our website | Subscribe to our newsletter Foxwoods Resort Casino - Welcome to world-class gaming 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are over 380 table games with over 100 poker tables and chances are we've got your game. If you prefer the slots, we have 6,500 to choose from. Visit our website |  Subscribe to our newsletter Mohegan Sun - One of the world's most amazing destinations with some of New England's finest dining, hotel accommodations, retail shopping, live entertainment and sporting events. Visit our website | Subscribe to our newsletter The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk - Connect with sharks, seals, otters, jellies, sea turtles and other amazing animals from Long Island Sound. Visit our website |  Subscribe to our newsletter Hartford Marathon Foundation - Great Races in Great Places. Visit our website |  Subscribe to our newsletter Last Green Valley - Discover Your True Shade of Green...in The Last Green Valley. Visit our website |  Subscribe to our newsletter             Essex Stream Train - The Only Steam Train &             Riverboat Connection in the U.S.             Visit our website |  Subscribe to our newsletter Connecticut Science Center Visit our website |  Subscribe to our newsletter Water Water Everywhere! This Weekend What's Happening In Connecticut Getaways of the Month Travel Deals of the Month Connecticut Favorites Family Fun in the Sun in Southbury Soak up the sun and enjoy some quality time with your family this summer at the Heritage Hotel. This package includes overnight accommodations for four, pool bar meal tickets, and s'mores by a campfire for just $189 per night. Rates from $189 Sunset Cruise Package in West Haven For only $169, you can make your late summer nights that much better with a sunset cruise on the Long Island Sound. After the cruise, have a good night's rest at the Hampton Inn, West Haven. Rates from $169 Escape to Lake Compounce - A Family Fun Package in Plainville There's just enough time to have some family fun before it's time to go back to school. For $174 a night, enjoy accommodations, breakfast and tickets to Lake Compounce courtesy of Fairfield Inn & Suites Plainville. Rates from $174

This email was sent to: ignoble.experiment@arconati.us This email was sent by: Connecticut Office of Tourism One Constitution Plaza Hartford, Connecticut, 06103 USA Go here to leave this mailing list or modify your email profile. We respect your right to privacy. View our policy.