Anything to do in Connecticut?

[Wade Lippman]

I will be in the North Haven area for a day next week while my son does some job interviews. I have looked at several tourist sites and there doesn't seen to be anything worthwhile to do, except maybe Yale, and I have already seen that.

I wanted to try for People's Court tickets, but my wife refuses to do that.

Any suggestions? Hikes, shopping areas, anything?

[Prashun Patel]

Two bucket list items for me: the Yale University Art Gallery, Hank Gilpin's studio in Rhode Island.

[Pat Barry]

Foxwoods Casino

[David Bassett]

Mystic Seaport sprang to mind, but it's not in North Haven. On the map it looks about 60 miles east of New Haven, say 70 miles out of your way.

[Jebediah Eckert]

Mark Twain house and the Harriet Stowe house (right next door to each other) in Hartford are pretty good, mostly original with furnishings and all. It's about a 30-40 minute drive from you but worth it.

[Phil Stone]

Lots of beautiful old houses to see in nearby Guilford. I haven't been back there for years, but I think there are one or two open to the public. If you're able, get into the attic of one and see the amazing timber framing.

[Dave Anderson NH]

The area you are staying is less than half an hour's drive from Mystic Seaport where you could spend a full day. I'll also second Prashun's idea of Yale, specifically the furniture study are which has one of the best collections in the US of period furniture. There are literally almost 1000 pieces. The CT Historical Society Museum in Hartford is only a half hours drive.

[roger wiegand]

Samuel Clemen's house in Hartford, the Bushnell carousel on the state house grounds. The American Clock and Watch museum in Bristol, Mystic Seaport, Frank Pepe's Pizza in New Haven, Louis' Lunch in New Haven (best hamburger anywhere!), Dinosaur State Park, flyfishing the Farmington River near New Hartford, Yale Museum of Natural History...

I could go on and on.

[Roger Feeley]

Stop by Louis Lunch which is regarded by some as the birthplace of the hamburger. They have these neat looking gas fired ovens that cook the burgers like bread in a toaster.

[Wade Lippman]

I think Mystic Seaport is a winner. Thanks much.

[Bert Kemp]

Oh You must go to Jimmy's at Savin Rock for lunch or dinner if you can get in. awesome hot dogs and the best seafood. It in West Haven on the beach, if Jimmys is packed Turks is just down the road also great place to eat. The Museum at Savi Rock is pretty interesting also.Jimmys address is 5 Rock St, West Haven, CT 06516

[Malcolm Schweizer]

Mystic Seaport sprang to mind, but it's not in North Haven. On the map it looks about 60 miles east of New Haven, say 70 miles out of your way.

Beat me to it. I could not imagine going to Connecticut without going to the Mystic Seaport. It is probably the most highly regarded wooden boat museum, and I believe it is touted as being the largest seafaring museum in the world. I actually have yet to make it there, but on trips in the past to Vermont and to Boston I tried like heck to find a way to get to the Mystic Seaport, and it just wasn't possible. Please don't miss that. That would be like going to Vegas and not going to any casinos, or going to Orlando and not doing Disney.

[Wade Lippman]

Beat me to it. I could not imagine going to Connecticut without going to the Mystic Seaport. It is probably the most highly regarded wooden boat museum, and I believe it is touted as being the largest seafaring museum in the world. I actually have yet to make it there, but on trips in the past to Vermont and to Boston I tried like heck to find a way to get to the Mystic Seaport, and it just wasn't possible. Please don't miss that. That would be like going to Vegas and not going to any casinos, or going to Orlando and not doing Disney.

I've been to Vegas 3 times (once for a WW show and twice on work) and never been to a casino, except to get to my room. But I will be going to Mystic Seaport on only my 5th visit to the state.

[Rick Moyer]

I'm curious about the wanting to go to a "People's court" taping but the aversion to a casino.

[Wade Lippman]

I'm curious about the wanting to go to a "People's court" taping but the aversion to a casino.

Geez, I don't know how to say this without offending anyone....

I might watch ski jumping, but would never consider doing it?