A portrait of the Charter Oak hangs in a frame made from the Charter Oak.

A lone tower rises above the cliffs in a city park, offering fantastic views of the Connecticut landscape.

This opera house along the banks of the Connecticut River has two Tony Awards to its credit but it’s never staged a single opera.

A parade of antique steeds offers a quirky ride through history.

Who knew the Devil's domain was a hot spot for tubing?

Public outcry led to this bridge's unique character which celebrates a giant frog battle and also sewing.

The author of Uncle Tom's Cabin was neighbors with Mark Twain while living in this Connecticut home.

The world's largest public collection of PEZ memorabilia.

An abandoned gun-funded 19th century utopia.

This Connecticut chapel is a starkly modern, and surprisingly colorful, architectural rebel.

Holding multiple historical boats and an entire 19th century village, this New England attraction is the largest maritime museum in the world.

An iconic steel and chrome diner from the 1940s left empty for nearly 20 years is in danger of being demolished.

A former copper mine which became a truly unsuccessful prison.

A seasonal movie monster museum featuring wax creations by a relative of one of the original Universal Studios monsters.

Quirky castle designed by the American actor best known for portraying Sherlock Holmes on stage.

The former home of Samuel Clemens and family remembers the happiest period of the author's life.

While many places make the claim, the Library of Congress says this restaurant is the birthplace of the hamburger.

This small-town Connecticut restaurant gives each diner a free book from its vast library.