See the Samuel and Elizabeth Colt family mansion with a tour of Harford.

Hartford
Heritage Trails lets you see and learn all about Hartford in just two fascinating hours on a fact-filled guided luxury mini-bus tour with lively commentary. Familiarize yourself with Connecticut's capital city before doing anything else. Stops are made for commentary and photos but passengers do not leave the bus as there is too much to see and learn. www.charteroaktree.com/hartfordtour

Mystic
A Stonington Vineyards visit can be fun and educational for the whole family. You can tour the winery and then picnic in the vineyards with chilled wine supplied from the vineyard. Stonington Vineyards takes pride in offering a real hands-on experience of a working farm winery. Their knowledgeable staff makes your visit to Stonington Vineyards very interesting and informative. www.stoningtonvineyards.com