Bristol
American Clock & Watch Museum
View the largest collection of American production clocks on display! The American Clock & Watch Museum features a permanent exhibit on the history of clock making in Connecticut, housed in an 1801 mansion with period garden. How many clocks have you ever heard chiming at once on the hour?
Minimum Time Required: 1 hour
Lake Compounce Theme Park
Home to the wooden roller coaster voted number one in the world. Over 50 thrilling rides and attractions take center stage alongside Connecticut’s biggest water park. Enjoy the fun and entertainment at New England’s Family Theme Park.
Minimum Time Required: 3 hours
New England Carousel Museum
The New England Carousel Museum has one of the largest collections of antique carousel art in the country and offers guided tours. Also, take in the three galleries featuring art and techniques of regional artists, and the Museum of Fire History presenting fire fighting equipment and memorabilia from the 1880’s. The 1914 Bushnell Park Carousel, just north of Bristol in Hartford, features hand-carved horses twirling to the music of a 1925 Wurlitzer band organ.
Minimum Time Required: 1 hour
