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Butler-McCook House & Garden
Butler-McCook House & Garden things to do on a rainy day in Connecticut
Museum in Hartford, CT USA

For 189 years, home to 4 generations of the same family. For 189 years the Butler-McCook House & Garden was home to four generations of a family who participated in, witnessed and recorded the evolution of Main Street between the American Revolution and the mid-twentieth century.


Connecticut Antique Machinery Association
Connecticut Antique Machinery Association things to do on a rainy day in Litchfield Hills, CT
Museum in Kent, CT USA

Antique machinery museum (industrial, agricultural, mining) The Connecticut Antique Machinery Association is a non-profit museum dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and demonstration of antique machinery from our industrial and agricultural past.

Glass Blowing Workshops
Glass Blowing Workshops
Recreation in Riverton, CT USA

Fun Glass Blowing Workshops for children and adults Glass Blowing Workshops This is a rare opportunity to create glass art at the furnace, Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you will learn the many different ways of forming molten glass, including blowing & solid working.

Greenwood Glass Blowing Studio Gallery & School
Greenwood Glass Blowing Studio Gallery & School things to do on a rainy day in Litchfield Hills, CT
Arts and Craft in Riverton, CT USA

Glass blowing studio gallery & school open to the public. Discover the unique studio/gallery of master glass blower Peter Greenwood. The studio resides in The Historic Stone Church (1829) in the charming village of Riverton, CT. Watch the fascinating ancient art of glass blowing.

Hempsted Houses
Hempsted Houses things to do on a rainy day in Mystic Country, CT
Museum in New London, CT USA

One of New England's oldest and best-documented houses. The 1678 Joshua Hempsted House is one of New England's oldest and best-documented dwellings.


Kingfisher Fishing Charter
Kingfisher Fishing Charter
Fishing in Old Saybrook, CT USA

Kingfisher Charters is a premier saltwater fishing charter boat in CT that provides deep sea fishing excitement that is customized for you and your group. Other CT Fishing Charters can’t match the fishing trips that we offer for the beginner to the advanced.

Lake Compounce
Lake Compounce
Theme Park in Bristol, CT USA

New England's Family Theme Park

Lutz Children's Museum
Lutz Children's Museum things to do on a rainy day in Connecticut
Childrens Museum in Manchester, CT USA

Hands-on learning for young children, families, and schools. The Lutz Children's Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to hands-on learning opportunities for young children, families, and schools. Current programs include hands-on exhibits, live animals, free classes, concerts, trips, school outreach and a nature center.

Mississippian Pottery
Mississippian Pottery things to do on a rainy day in Litchfield Hills, CT
Museum in Washington, CT USA

Mississippian Peoples and Their Pottery A new cultural period known as the Mississippian began around AD 700 in the central Mississippi Valley and spread throughout Southeastern North America.


Mystic Aquarium
Mystic Aquarium
Aquarium in Mystic, CT USA

Voted as a Best Aquarium by USA Today's 10Best 2019 Just a two-hour drive from Boston, Mystic Aquarium – located in the quaint historic maritime destination of Mystic, Connecticut – makes for the perfect day trip (weekend getaways are great, too!).

Nathan Hale Homestead
Nathan Hale Homestead things to do on a rainy day in Mystic Country, CT
Historic Site in Coventry, CT USA

The birthplace of Connecticut's state hero. "I only regret that I have one life to lose for my country" declared Captain Nathan Hale moments before the British hanged him as a spy in 1776.

Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden
Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden things to do on a rainy day in Connecticut
Museum in Suffield, CT USA

Home of two wealthy 18th century Connecticut families. The luxurious lifestyle enjoyed by two wealthy 18th century Connecticut Valley families-until their fortunes collapsed-is displayed in the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden. Merchant Shem Burbank built the house in 1861.

Quassy Amusement & Waterpark
Quassy Amusement & Waterpark
Theme Park in Middlebury, CT USA

Affordable Family Fun At Traditional Amusement Park Home of the award-winning "Wooden Warrior" roller coaster! New Rocket Rapids water coaster for 2022! Family amusement park with rides, beach, restaurant, redemption arcade, games, boat rides. Special events and entertainment. Visit www.quassy.

Quassy Amusement & Waterpark
Quassy Amusement & Waterpark
Theme Park in Middlebury, CT USA

Affordable Family Fun Quassy Amusement & Waterpark provides affordable family fun with all-day wristbands or season passes.

Quassy Amusement & Waterpark
Quassy Amusement & Waterpark
Recreation in Middlebury, CT USA

Family amusement and waterpark in Middlebury CT Open daily through Labor Day. Pricing and operating schedule on the park website. 20 children's, family and thrill rides plus waterpark and beach. Redemption arcade, food, games entertainment. Annual OKTOBERFEST last weekend in September.

Railroad Museum of New England & Naugatuck Railroad Co
Railroad Museum of New England & Naugatuck Railroad Co things to do on a rainy day in Litchfield Hills, CT
Museum in Thomaston, CT USA

Scenic train ride on the Naugatuck Railroad The Nauguatuck Railroad’s scenic round trip excursions are an entertaining mix of relaxing river valley scenery and our rich transportation history.

Shoreline Segway
Shoreline Segway things to do on a rainy day in Connecticut
Segway PT Tour in Guilford, CT USA

Welcome to Shoreline Segways, come take a guided segway tour of Connecticut. Glide through beautiful, historic Guilford. Pass by historic homes dating back to the 1600s and our beautiful downtown Village Green. Ride down to the marina and experience beautiful vistas of Long Island Sound. All while having the wind in your hair.

Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield
Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield
Recreation in Litchfield, CT USA

Shrine Opening This Spring, the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield., located on 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118 in Litchfield, CT will mark its 62nd Pilgrimage Season. Mass is offered Tuesday to Sunday at 11:30 in the outdoor Grotto.

Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield
Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield
Culture in Litchfield, CT USA

A Catholic Shrine staffed by the Montfort Missionaries This Spring, the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, located off Rte. 118, 50 Montfort Rd., in Litchfield, CT will mark its 64th Pilgrimage Season. Mass is offered Tuesday to Sunday at 11:30 in the outdoor Grotto.

Stepping Stones Museum For Children
Stepping Stones Museum For Children things to do on a rainy day in Danbury, CT
Childrens Museum in Norwalk, CT USA

Play is serious business at this award-winning children’s museum. Nestled in Norwalk’s historic Mathews Park, Stepping Stones opens your child’s world to a lifelong love of learning through play.

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Connecticut

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Best Time to Visit Connecticut


The best time to visit Connecticut is in the fall and summer. Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's. Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the mid 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Summer nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's.

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Monthly Temperatures in Connecticut


Month Low Avg High
January 16.5 26.1 35.7
February 18.2 28.2 38.1
March 26.2 36.6 46.9
April 35.5 46.5 57.6
May 45.9 57.2 68.5
June 54.7 65.7 76.6
July 60.4 71.0 81.5
August 59.1 69.4 79.7
September 51.4 61.7 72.1
October 40.1 51.0 61.7
November 32.1 41.6 51.0
December 22.3 31.3 40.3

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