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The Connecticut Shore's attractions extend far beyond its beaches, as you'll discover in this ultimate reference to the state's coastal communities. Heavily urbanized in some parts and pristinely rural in others, the Connecticut shoreline includes world-famous universities and museums as well as fishing villages and lighthouses. This book introduces you to them all! Use this book and you'll discover such hidden treasures as renowned seafood restaurants, from clam shacks to elegant oceanside inns; the most beautiful beaches; the best parks and nature preserves; great places for antiquing and shopping; campgrounds, cottage rentals, and seaside inns; museums and historic houses that reflect Connecticut's seafaring past; boating excursions, from kayaking and yachting to fishing charters and eco-cruises; public boat launches; and carousels, amusement areas, and places for family fun. Guide to the Connecticut Shore reveals the best places to visit, eat, and stay in 29 shoreline communities. For each city, town, and village, you get the lowdown on major as well as little-known attractions and you hear about local history and lore. Five special indexes direct you to seafood restaurants, museums, parks, beaches, and boating excursions.
