Activities in Connecticut
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Clarke Outdoors
New England’s three northern states – Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine – are justly noted for their outdoor activities, but that doesn’t mean that Connecticut can’t compete. Northwest Connecticut’s Housatonic River is particularly good for canoeing, kayaking, rafting and tubing. With the spring floods, the white water can reach Class III. Expect to pay about $90 for guided white-water rafting during the spring run-off, and about $25 for unguided rafting the rest of the year. Clarke Outdoors can equip you with a canoe, kayak or raft for a 10-mile run down the Housatonic River. It also leads white-water rafting trips during spring’s high water. Guided rafting tr…
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Huck Finn Adventures
New England’s three northern states – Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine – are justly noted for their outdoor activities, but that doesn’t mean that Connecticut can’t compete. Northwest Connecticut’s Housatonic River is particularly good for canoeing, kayaking, rafting and tubing. With the spring floods, the white water can reach Class III. Expect to pay about $90 for guided white-water rafting during the spring run-off, and about $25 for unguided rafting the rest of the year. Huck Finn has a tubing service. They also offer a guided tour through the Lost Park River, miles of spacious tunnels buried under Hartford.
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Farmington River Tubing
New England’s three northern states – Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine – are justly noted for their outdoor activities, but that doesn’t mean that Connecticut can’t compete. Northwest Connecticut’s Housatonic River is particularly good for canoeing, kayaking, rafting and tubing. With the spring floods, the white water can reach Class III. Expect to pay about $90 for guided white-water rafting during the spring run-off, and about $25 for unguided rafting the rest of the year. Farmington River Tubing will get you tubing down 2.5 miles of the Farmington River. Only cash payments are accepted.
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Mohawk Mountain
Northwest Connecticut’s Housatonic River is particularly good for canoeing, kayaking, rafting and tubing. With the spring floods, the white water can reach Class III. The northwest is also home to many ski resorts, one of the best being Mohawk Mountain, with a 650ft vertical drop.
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Voyager Cruises
There’s no shortage of outfits ready to whisk you away on a watery adventure. Voyager Cruises offers half-day or sunset cruises (adult/child $36/26) or harbor cruises (adult/child $25/15) on the authentic 19th-century replica schooner Argia.
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Lime Rock Park
From May through September, race-car drivers (including celebs like Paul Newman) go at it at Lime Rock Park. If you’ve never been to a race, Lime Rock is a picturesque setting for your first time. The speedway is west of US 7 along CT 112.
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Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
The best way to see the river valley is hopping aboard the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, an antique steam locomotive that runs 6 scenic miles to Deep River, where you can cruise on a Mississippi-style riverboat before returning by train.
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Small Boat Shop
The Norwalk Islands lie a half-mile off the coast of SoNo, and are the playground of coastal birds. The Small Boat Shop leads two-hour, four-hour and all-day trips to the islands in the summer.
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Woodstock Orchards
On CT 169 heading north, stop at the old-fashioned Woodstock Orchards to pick your own blueberries (late summer) and apples (fall). Stock up on jams, fresh cider and honey at the farm stand.
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Mystic River Rentals
You can rent bikes, kayaks (lessons are available) and canoes for whole or half days from Mystic River Rentals. You’ll find them right next door to Voyager Cruises.
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Captain’s Walk
A well-laid-out walking tour starts along the restored pedestrian mall called the Captain’s Walk.
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Bicycle Tour Company
You can rent bikes at Bicycle Tour Company or they can customize a guided ride for you around the area.
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