Baughan's Northeast Guide -- Connecticut CT -- New Haven County attractions, art galleries, museums, outdoors, regional specialty, boating, fishing, camping, sports, theaters

   
Baughan's Northeast Guide to

Attractions in New Haven County CT

  
We currently know of the following activities and sights:
Art galleries Museums Outdoors Regional specialty
Skiing Sports Theaters Other attractions

   
Art galleries

Guilford -- Guilford Handcraft Center    Gift shop with handcrafted works by local and national artists and art gallery.

Cheshire -- Barker Animation Art Galleries   Seller of animation and entertainment art including lithographs and cels.

   

Orange -- Universal Fine Art   One-of-a-kind wood and marble sculptures, plus fine art and antique restoration and conservation services.


Museums

Guilford -- Henry Whitfield State Museum   Historic overview plus information on exhibits, programs and research library.

Guilford -- Thomas Griswold House Museum   Information on the museum, grounds and outbuildings, which include a working blacksmith shop.

Hamden -- Eli Whitney Museum   Museum dedicated to preserving the artifacts and spirit of Eli Whitney, the post-Revolutionary American inventor.

Waterbury -- Mattatuck Museum   Features collections of Connecticut art and decorative arts as well as the history of farming villages and industrial centers in western Connecticut.

Waterbury -- Timexpo Museum   Museum dedicated to the history of the Timex watch. Virtual tour, electronic postcards, timeline, news and links.

Guilford -- Hyland House Museum   Two-story saltbox structure built circa 1690-1710 and living museum of early colonial life.

New Haven -- Amistad America   Operates the Freedom Schooner Amistad, which sails the nation and world to deliver a message of history, cooperation and respect for diversity.

Orange -- Academy   Two-story structure which once served as a school and later as the Orange Town Hall.

Orange -- Stone-Otis House   Bulit c. 1830 modified Greek Revival style. Information on the herb garden, biographies of Stone and Otis as well as museum information.

West Haven -- Savin Rock Museum   History of Savin Rock, a 100-year-old amusement park on the Connecticut shoreline.


Outdoors

Bethany -- Fore Seasons Golf Club   Indoor Golf facility with walk-in clinics with PGA professional Dale Humphrey.

Branford -- Branford Land Trust   Owns almost 700 acres of land within Branford for which it oversees environment protection.

Branford -- Captain Bob's Thimble Islands Cruise   Daily narrated sightseeing tours, private charters and launch services. Schedules, rates, and other information, including directions to the Stony Creek boatdock.

Branford -- Sea Mist Thimble Islands Cruise and Charters   45-minute narrated sightseeing tours of the Thimble Islands, seal and bird watch cruises and private charters.

Branford -- Sybil Creek Salt Marsh Project   Summary of project to restore the salt marsh

Cheshire -- Cheshire Land Trust   Organized in 1969 to preserve natural resources in Cheshire, Connecticut..

Guilford -- Brown's Boat Yard   Boat yard and marina located at the mouth of the West River offering winter storage, fuel, maintenance, slips, bait and tackle.

Guilford -- Sluice Creek   Examines restoration of the salt marsh.

Hamden -- Sleeping Giant Park Association   Volunteer organization whose mission is to protect and enlarge the state park.

Middlebury -- Quassy Amusement Park   Amusement Park with many rides and attractions for the entire family, as well as catering services.

Milford -- Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center   Information on adult and family programs, salt marsh ecology, and Saturday morning bird walks.

New Haven -- Lighthouse Point Salt Marsh Restoration   Summary of project to conduct investigations for restoration of salt marshes.

New Haven -- East Rock Park   Favored birding spot, especially to find spring warblers.

New Haven -- Schooner Sound Learning   Private organization dedicated to the conservation of the environment, particularly Long Island Sound and the rivers of Connecticut.

Waterbury -- Mattatuck Astronomical Society   Membership organization provides meeting schedule, observation schedule.

Waterbury -- Mattatuck Astronomical Society Observatory   Houses a C-14, C-8 and 5' Meade Refractor used to educate the public.


Regional Specialty

Guilford -- Bishop's Orchards   Farm market, bakery and pick-your-own berries, fruit and pumpkins.


Skiing

Currently we do not have any listings for this category.


Sports

Cheshire - i9 Sports   Offering Flag Football, Basketball and Lacrosse leagues, clinics, camps and special events to boys and girls 6-14 years of age. Track team and individual statistics online and submit team articles.

Hamden - Hamden Soccer Association   Promotes soccer for youths from age 5 to 19. 

Meriden -- Meriden Youth Travel Baseball   Three divisions of travel baseball leagues for kids 17 and under. Offers rosters, schedules, results, and photos.

Meriden -- Silver City Gun Club   Club devoted to 22-caliber pistol and rifle shooting.

Naugatuck -- Naugatuck Youth Soccer   Volunteer-run organization provides information on its programs, play schedules, tournament and newspaper reviews.

Naugatuck -- Peter J. Foley Little League   Scores, standings, schedules, and directions to the fields.

Wallingford -- New England Dive Center   Specializing in technical and advanced training. Also offers scuba and technical diving gear retail store.

Wallingford -- Prime Climb, Inc.   Indoor rock climbing gym, retail store, and special events.

Wallingford -- Tradition Golf Club at Wallingford   Online tee-time sign-ups, membership information, photos, and directions for public golf course in Wallingford.


Theaters

Hamden -- Hamden Symphony Orchestra at Quinnipiac   Volunteer orchestra of more than 50 members affiliated with Quinnipiac University. General information and concert schedules.

Hamden -- New England Academy of Theatre   Provides workshops and seminars for kids, teens and adults, as well as private coaching and corporate seminars. Information on improv troupe, performance schedule and play readings.

New Haven -- New Haven Symphony Orchestra   One of the oldest orchestras in the United States. Season schedule, educational programs, young people's concerts and more

New Haven -- Shubert Performing Arts Center   New Haven performing arts venue since 1914. Season calendar, subscription information and on-line purchase of tickets.

Wallingford -- Oakdale Theatre   Performing arts venue offering schedule of shows, seating chart and membership information for advance ticket purchases.

Waterbury -- Young People's Theater   Nonprofit, volunteer organization provides information on season's performances, which all take place at J.F. Kennedy High School.

Naugatuck -- Naugatuck Arts Commission   Upcoming events, summer concerts, the community band and choir.

Orange -- Oxford Cultural Arts Commission   Offering free concerts, theatrical performances, art festivals and scholarships in art, theatre, music, and dance.

Seymour -- Strand Theater  Film listings and schedule for movie house.


Additional Attractions

Guilford -- Antiques Festival and Sale   Annual fundraising event for The Guilford Keeping Society, 18th, 19th and 20th century furniture, textiles, tools, postcards, silverware, glass and china.

Guilford -- Guilford Fair   Photos and information on annual agricultural festival.

New Haven -- Arts and Ideas New Haven   18-day long festival. Information on performers, events, exhibits and tickets.

North Haven -- North Haven Fair   Annual event held each September at the North Haven fair grounds showcasing exhibits and entertainment.

Waterbury -- Waterbury, CT Visitor Information   Information about the Waterbury region for visitors, meeting planners and group tours.
    


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