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Aldrich Museum In Ridgefield Featured As Top Place To Visit In State

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. - Looking to take a quick break from your regular life? Not enough time to travel far? The Connecticut tourism board has put together 52 in-state getaways, 11 of which feature towns in Fairfield County.

The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk is one of the featured places to visit in Connecticut.

The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk is one of the featured places to visit in Connecticut.

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From experiencing the world beneath Long Island Sound to art museums across the state, the one- or two-day trips offer a view of Connecticut that you might not have known before. 

  • If you're looking for a farm fresh dinner, farmers markets in Wilton, Westport and New Canaan are featured. 
  • Stamford and Easton are featured in a weekend road trip that spotlights animals and nature, with the Stamford Museum & Nature Center and Silverman's Farm in Easton showcased.
  • Should it be raining, Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium tops the list along with the Stew Leonard's in Norwalk and Danbury, which are hailed as the "Disneyland" of grocery stores. 
  • Ridgefield's Aldrich Museum makes the cut when looking for modern art around the state, along with Philip Johnson's Glass House in New Canaan.
  • When it comes to summer theater, fewer shows are better known than Shakespeare on the Sound in Rowayton. The Westport Playhouse is also famous for its shows. 

Those are just a few of the close-to-home adventures you can take, according to the Connecticut Tourism Board.

Are there any places you like to visit in state? Let us know by leaving a message in the comment box below.

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