Visit the State of Connecticut:
A Source For Literary History
By Greg Chadwick
Connecticut is full of history and not just any history, a
literary history. New Haven has one of the oldest colleges with
Yale University. One of the best reasons to travel to
Connecticut is for their large selections of museums with
paintings from some of the greatest names in art history. Then
the capital of Connecticut, Hartford features some famous
literary names such as Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe.
In addition to being known for Yale University, New Haven is
also know for the Peabody Museum of Natural History and an
International Festival of Arts and Ideas that is held each June
in which there are world class exhibits that you can enjoy.
Hartford is the largest metropolitan city in Connecticut. There
are excellent museums that honor the literary greats such as
Mark Twain.
In Hartford there are two excellent hotel options. The first is
the Hilton Hartford Hotel. This is a twenty-two story building
with over a hundred bedrooms that are all connected which makes
it an excellent option for those who are traveling with larger
families. It also features two restaurants, an indoor pool, a
health club and some room service.
The other top option in Hartford is the Goodwin Hotel. This is
a lovely Victorian style hotel that was originally built in
1881. It also features a in house American restaurant, a
lounge, a fitness center, concierge service and dry cleaning.
In New Haven the first of the top two hotels is the Omni New
Haven. This is a part of the Omni chain which is very reliable.
This hotel is an excellent choice since it is located within
walking distance of all the theaters, the Yale campus and the
two main museums. In addition, it offers a restaurant on the
nineteenth floor which offers excellent views of the
surrounding areas.
The second top option in New Haven is the Three Chimneys Inn
which is a mansion that was built in 1870. This is an excellent
Victorian B&B which offers excellent services in addition to an
exercise room and a health club. It is a popular option for the
business individuals who are interviewing Yale students for
upcoming jobs.
The main attraction in Hartford is the Mark Twain House. This
is a nineteen room house that provides an excellent example of
the style in the late nineteenth century. It was recently
renovated and now includes an education and visitor centers
that has galleries, a small cinema, a café and a gift shop.
In New Haven one of two main attractions is the Peabody Museum
of Natural History. There are three floors that are filled with
all sorts of natural history exhibits including the Great Hall
of Dinosaurs. The second main attractions of New Haven is the
Art Gallery at Yale University. The collection of French
Impressionists and American Realists in this Art Gallery are
noted throughout the world.
About The Author:
Greg Chadwick owns and operates the
Connecticut Hotel Finder website. To find great deals on
Connecticut Hotels please visit http://www.connecticuthotelfinder.com.
