Sports & Leisure in Connecticut
Looking for outdoor fun and sporting and recreational opportunities in Connecticut? These links will help you find the best fishing, biking, hiking, driving, amusements, recreational activities, casinos, and other leisure pursuits in Connecticut. See also: Connecticut Travel Guide.
Pilot Pen Tennis: See World-Class Tennis in an Intimate Connecticut Setting
Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament guide for visitors. Pilot Pen, for many years solely a women's tennis tournament, was expanded in 2005 to also feature a men's tournament. Pilot Pen is the final tournament in the six-week US Open Series leading into the US Open and the only combined men's and women's event. Because it is considered a warm-up for the US Open, Pilot Pen draws many of the top names in tennis to New Haven, Connecticut.
Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament guide for visitors. Pilot Pen, for many years solely a women's tennis tournament, was expanded in 2005 to also feature a men's tournament. Pilot Pen is the final tournament in the six-week US Open Series leading into the US Open and the only combined men's and women's event. Because it is considered a warm-up for the US Open, Pilot Pen draws many of the top names in tennis to New Haven, Connecticut.
Travelers Championship 2009
Travelers Championship 2009 guide. The PGA Tour comes to Hartford as the Travelers Championship, formerly the Greater Hartford Open (GHO) and the Buick Championship, gets underway June 22, 2009. Don't miss this historic golf tournament, which is Hartford's largest single sports event of the year.
Travelers Championship 2009 guide. The PGA Tour comes to Hartford as the Travelers Championship, formerly the Greater Hartford Open (GHO) and the Buick Championship, gets underway June 22, 2009. Don't miss this historic golf tournament, which is Hartford's largest single sports event of the year.
11 Quick Tips for Attending the Travelers Championship
Travelers Championship tips for spectators. If you're heading to the Travelers Championship for one of the competition rounds, here are a few tips to help you navigate the tournament and make the most of your spectator experience.
Travelers Championship tips for spectators. If you're heading to the Travelers Championship for one of the competition rounds, here are a few tips to help you navigate the tournament and make the most of your spectator experience.
Connecticut's Biggest Beach
The two-mile-long sandy beach at Hammonasset State Park in Madison is the place to head when it's hot and humid in Connecticut. Here's a quick guide to visiting Connecticut's biggest beach.
The two-mile-long sandy beach at Hammonasset State Park in Madison is the place to head when it's hot and humid in Connecticut. Here's a quick guide to visiting Connecticut's biggest beach.
Farmington River Tubing
Tubing on the Farmington River is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day in the Hartford, Connecticut, area. Here's your guide to Farmington River tubing including where to go, what it costs, how to dress and other tips for a safe and fun tubing adventure on the Farmington.
Tubing on the Farmington River is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day in the Hartford, Connecticut, area. Here's your guide to Farmington River tubing including where to go, what it costs, how to dress and other tips for a safe and fun tubing adventure on the Farmington.
Foxwoods: A Complete Guide
From your About Guide, did you know that Connecticut's Foxwoods is the largest casino in the world? Here's everything you'll need to plan your Foxwoods Casino trip.
From your About Guide, did you know that Connecticut's Foxwoods is the largest casino in the world? Here's everything you'll need to plan your Foxwoods Casino trip.
Go-Round Hartford
Ride this antique 1914 carousel in Hartford, Connecticut's Bushnell Park. Operates late April through October.
Ride this antique 1914 carousel in Hartford, Connecticut's Bushnell Park. Operates late April through October.
Lake Compounce
The nation's oldest amusement park, Lake Compounce, is located in Bristol in the southwest corner of Hartford County, Connecticut.
The nation's oldest amusement park, Lake Compounce, is located in Bristol in the southwest corner of Hartford County, Connecticut.
Mohegan Sun: A Complete Guide
From your About Guide, Mohegan Sun Casino gives nearby Foxwoods a run for its money. Here's your complete guide to Connecticut's "other" casino.
From your About Guide, Mohegan Sun Casino gives nearby Foxwoods a run for its money. Here's your complete guide to Connecticut's "other" casino.
Scenic Spot: Chapman Falls
Chapman Falls, located within Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam, Connecticut, is one of the state's most picturesque waterfalls and a perfect destination for photographers and anyone who'd like to find a scenic gem at the end of a short, easy hike in the great outdoors.
Chapman Falls, located within Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam, Connecticut, is one of the state's most picturesque waterfalls and a perfect destination for photographers and anyone who'd like to find a scenic gem at the end of a short, easy hike in the great outdoors.
Explore Connecticut's Outdoors
"Nature Walks in Connecticut" is packed with 45 suggested routes for walking and exploring Connecticut's outdoors. Here's my review.
"Nature Walks in Connecticut" is packed with 45 suggested routes for walking and exploring Connecticut's outdoors. Here's my review.
Husky Heritage
The J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs commemorates great moments in UConn athletics.
The J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs commemorates great moments in UConn athletics.
Skip Barber Racing School
Your car racing fantasies can come true at the famous Skip Barber Racing School which offers three- and five-day racing schools at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut.
Your car racing fantasies can come true at the famous Skip Barber Racing School which offers three- and five-day racing schools at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut.