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Connecticut is a study in attraction and contrast. In one small state, you’ll find miles of sandy oceanfront shoreline, acres of forested hiking trails, and world-class museums, art and theater. Here family-friendly adventure parks and aquariums are just minutes from dynamic casino resorts and quaint, historic small towns — offering experiences that range from culinary to cultural, luxurious to laid-back. It’s the perfect place to unwind and recharge, all at the same time.
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1. Cedar Hill Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By RideTheDonkey - Toronto, Canada
Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford Connecticut. Resting place to famous people such as: Samuel Colt, Inventor of the Colt Revolver, Katherine Hepburn, Actress, Katherine Houghton Hepburn, president of the suffragette association in Connecticut, Isabella Beecher Hooker, social activist and sister to Harriet Beecher Stowe, John P. Morgan, Financier, Horace Wells, discoverer of anesthesia and who had a tragic death......and many more. Always a slow and pondering moment to these ones who made some impact in our history.
2. Elm Grove Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By 384katiec - Indianapolis, United States
Such a picturesque cemetery! Worth at least a drive through on a nice day to see a bit of history! Beautiful water views as well.
3. Grove Street Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By Historybuffusa
Early colonists buried their dead in what is now the New Haven Green. Most of them were moved when the Grove Street Cemetery was created, and the old Colonial stones now line the interior perimeter of the cemetery. It is worth visiting just to see them--hand-carved, evocative, sometimes sad, often containing poetry and biographical details that connect you to the deceased. Eli Whitney is buried there, and there's a memorial to the slaves from the Amistad--many of whom died when their court case was being adjudicated in New Haven. The sexton is friendly, can provide a map and will generously tell you all you'd like to know about this municipal treasure. Unlike many cemeteries across the country that have been vandalized, the Grove Street Cemetery--guarded by a high wall--has survived the years virtually unscathed. It's a relaxing place to walk and never fails to charm and fascinate me despite having been their dozens of times over the years. It's a treasure right new Old Campus of Yale. Safe, accessible, free and wonderful. Bathrooms are available in the sexton's building and there are numerous benches if you need to stop and rest. The gate is monumental and magnificent and worth seeing even if you don't step inside. I take all my visitors to the cemetery--it's a unique part of our cultural history and a must-see local spot.
4. Center Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Public tour hours are 11am (tours start) to 1pm (final tour ends) on Saturdays, from April to the end of October.
5. Norwichtown Historic Cemetary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Chemrocker - Redwood City, United States
I was born/raised in Norwich. I have always enjoyed a trip to this cemetery to slowly walk through the rows of ancient stones and read the inscriptions. It’s hard not to envision life back then; a time before and during the Revolutionary War, battles being fought for independence, etc. I always get a sense of pride that my little town had even a small part In the birthing of this great country. I live in the SF Bay Area now, but visit every time I return.
6. Ancient Burying Ground
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By glacierhiker78 - Hartford, United States
Smack in the middle of Hartford is a ticket back to the 1700's. Surrounded by traffic and high rises is a cemetery with classic tomb stones, benches and monuments to when Hartford was a small town. Great place to learn about local history!
7. East Norwalk Historical Cemetery
8. Ye Antientist Burial Ground
9. Gethsemane Cemetery
10. Norwalk Historical Society Mill Hill Historic Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 4 reviews
