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Even if you've read Huckleberry Finn or Tom Sawyer several times, you still may not really know much about the man who created these timeless works of American literature. A visit to Hartford's Mark Twain House & Museum will change all that in a truly dramatic fashion. The historic home has been meticulously preserved and treats visitors to the sight of various personal items that belonged to Twain, who made his home here before and after he met with his staggering success. Among the most striking pieces at this house museum are his writing desk, eyeglasses and other personal curiosities, and various first editions of his most famous books.

Boating and water recreation enthusiasts enjoy their time on the water when they light out on the Farmington River. The river is easily accessible from the road starting below Goodwin Dam in Heartland, Connecticut. Boaters enjoy seasonal excursions, with the best being in the late spring and early summer.

Get a taste of Broadway without having to hop a train into New York City when you choose to take in a show at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. Several big touring shows are regularly scheduled at this impressive entertainment venue that features state of the art sound and lighting within a classically designed theater that brims with a warm, vintage feel. Shows like Jersey Boys, Avenue Q, A Chorus Line and Phantom of the Opera are just a few examples of the type of top-drawer attractions that are frequently on the bill.