If you are traveling through Hartford, Connecticut on a charter bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coaches or school bus hired from Charter Bus Connecticut, there are two places your group should stop at, especially if you are leading a group of school age children. They are the Connecticut Science Center, and the Mark Twain House and Museum.
The Connecticut Science Center holds 150 interactive exhibits and a state of the art digital 3D theater. It also has for educational labs, and daily events and programs. A short charter bus visit to the Connecticut Science Center promises a fun-filled, educational, exploration experience for all members of the family.
Opened in 2009, the Center houses exhibits on items such as Strange Matter, Sight and Sound, Space Exploration, River of Life, Energy City and Planet Earth. The exhibits cover our world from the smallest things such as atoms, to entire ecosystems covering our planet.
The Connecticut Science is located at the corner of Columbus Boulevard and Grove Street in Hartford is an interesting charter bus tourist destination and it is great to know that they are open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. General Admission tickets, including a movie, are $19 for adults and $14 for children aged 4 to 17. Other ticket discounts are available for senior citizens, serving members of the military, educators, museum professionals and college students. Groups of 15 or more purchasing tickets in advance are eligible for group discounts.
Mark Twain, a.k.a. Samuel Clemens, is one of the towering figures of American literature, with a body of work beloved by children and adults. A charter bus visit to the Mark Twain House and Museum will give fans and tour bus visitors an insight into his life and his work.
The Mark Twain house was built in 1873 at the orders of Samuel Clemens and his wife Olivia. Designed by architect Edward Tuckerman Porter, the house was built with strong inputs into the design by both Clemens and his wife. It most resemble a Mississippi riverboat, on which Clemens had worked, and had based much of his writing on.
Make a quick charter bus stop to see how amazing this place is which measures approximately 11,500 square feet, it has 25 rooms. The house was built with many modern conveniences that were innovative for the time. The rooms were lit by gaslight, and it has seven bathrooms that have cold and hot running water and flush toilets. Heating was piped through the house from furnaces in the kitchen, at a time when most houses relied on traditional fireplaces for heating. An early model of the telephone system was installed, as was a battery operated burglar alarm system. The interior of the house was furnished by Tiffany & Co.
Visitors to the House and Museum can view a selection of Mark Twain’s writings, personal correspondence, clothing and other memorabilia. A reference library is open by appointment. The Mark Twain House and Museum is open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday from 12:00 noon to 5:30 p.m. Admission is by guided tour only. Charter bus visitors who are coming in groups are advised to make reservations for a suitable guided tour time slot. Tickets are $16 for adults and $10 for children aged 6 to 16. Senior Citizen tickets are $14.
If you need to visit some of Connecticut’s tourist attractions, and need to hire a charter bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coaches and school bus, give Charter Bus Connecticut a call for our friendly, efficient, personalized service.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Travel at its best with a charter bus Connecticut
Worried about a budget? It is very economical to book a charter bus. The prices of fuel make driving together in a caravan an expense option. And of course air fare is no longer a reliable or cost efficient way to travel. In the present, traveling by coach charter bus is now more budget-friendly than ever.
We have streamlined the process for charter bus Connecticut booking. You only need to contact our service professionals and tell us how many people will be traveling so we can help you choose the best charter bus size to fit your travel needs. Then we need to know when you'd like to make your trip so we can set up a driver and hold a bus for your group. And last but not least, we need to know where your group would like to go. You can go to any point within a city or across the country, the choice is yours. Choose multiple stops or make it for one single destination to another.
Connecticut is a place many people drive through and quickly forget. John Denver’s lyric, “traveled by many remembered by few”, could easily have been written about the highways of the Nutmeg State. Set midway between New York and Boston, Connecticut stretches from the Long Island Sound to the Litchfield Hills and offers the visitor plenty of opportunities to escape the hectic pace of city life. Take a trip to Mystic Connecticut. Mystic Seaport, recreates a 19th-century coastal village where you can explore tall ships and see antique vessels being restored, using traditional tools and methods, in a preservation Shipyard. Beluga whales, seals and dolphins can be seen at the nearby Mystic Aquarium.
The New England Air Museum at Bradley International Airport covers aviation history from the Wright Brothers. A wide selection of aircraft of all ages can be seen, and various artifacts and memorabilia enhance the displays. Like anywhere in the US, retail therapy is never far away. Danbury Fair Mall and West farms Mall at Farmington are the largest malls in Connecticut. Outlet shopping can be found on the coast at Clinton Crossing and the Tanger Outlet Center at Westbrook.
Comfort when traveling is another high priority for our customers. Our charter buses are designed to give the ultimate in a comfortable ride. Depending on the size of the charter bus that your group will require, your charter bus may have a state-of-the-art sound system, DVD player, CD player, restroom facilities and each and every bus will provide a comfortable ride. Choosing to travel with a charter bus Connecticut will be the smartest choice you and your group will ever make.
The New England Air Museum at Bradley International Airport covers aviation history from the Wright Brothers. A wide selection of aircraft of all ages can be seen, and various artifacts and memorabilia enhance the displays. Like anywhere in the US, retail therapy is never far away. Danbury Fair Mall and West farms Mall at Farmington are the largest malls in Connecticut. Outlet shopping can be found on the coast at Clinton Crossing and the Tanger Outlet Center at Westbrook.
Comfort when traveling is another high priority for our customers. Our charter buses are designed to give the ultimate in a comfortable ride. Depending on the size of the charter bus that your group will require, your charter bus may have a state-of-the-art sound system, DVD player, CD player, restroom facilities and each and every bus will provide a comfortable ride. Choosing to travel with a charter bus Connecticut will be the smartest choice you and your group will ever make.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Halloween in Connecticut
New England is filled with tales of spooks and ghouls, especially around Halloween, some of them best experienced in a charter bus or mini bus for kids and grown-ups alike. Truth be told it’s no different from any other American town but it’s so much fun to listen to the stories and spook ourselves out.
Luckily, traveling in with bus charter service from Charter Bus Connecticut is no spooky trip and you can rest assured that our trained staff do everything under their power to ensure that you enjoy every trip, in living color.
If you’re hungry for some frights, The Captain Daniel Packer Inne, a popular restaurant in Mystic, serves up authentic New England fare. The owner’s 7-year-old niece, Ada Clift, who was struck by scarlet fever and died at the Inne, has been known to befriend young children who dine there. This story scares and yet excites some of our loyal party bus and charter bus rental regulars.
For something a little but spooky, but just as scary, visit The Witch’s Dungeon Classic Movie Museum in Bristol where you can see life-size replicas of horror movie superstars such as Boris Karloff, Vincent Price, Bela Lugosi and Lon Chaney. Some people say that the voice-tracks by Vincent Price, Mark Hamill and John Agar are even spookier than the replicas. We leave you to judge that when you make a party bus tour trip there to see it for yourself.
Pay a visit to the first chartered burial ground in the country at New Haven Burying Ground/Grove Street Cemetery. Free one hour walking tours are given on Saturdays you can also get a brochure with a map identifying many of the eminent buried in the cemetery. If this isn't your cup of tea, we reckon that staying in the charter bus, party bus or mini bus with the music on full blast will be a better choice.
If you prefer something a little more exclusive, try booking a by appointment only tour with New Haven Crypt Tours. The guide will take you to a unique historic crypt located in the basement of The First Church of Christ that bears tombstones that date back to 1687.
Last but not least, no Halloween trip to New England would be complete without a visit to the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion. Visit this bus tour attraction which is a 62-room ‘country cottage’ was featured as one of A&E’s America’s Castles and was the perfect setting for filming the Gothic soap series Dark Shadows.
So avoid the headless horseman and ride Charter Bus Connecticut for a safer, less spooky experience this Halloween.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Kid-friendly Destinations In Connecticut
It’s time to drag the kids away from their toys and iPads, and get out a little more. If you’re gifted the luxury of a long weekend, charter a bus down to Connecticut to explore its many beautiful, fun and interesting places and activities for families to enjoy and have a good time together. There are plenty for the children and no less for the moms and dads just as well. To help you kick start ideas on what to do in Connecticut, here are a few:
Go to the safari
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport features more than 300 animals, including rare ones like Siberian tigers, ocelots, red wolves and prairie dogs. Their eclectic array of animals are complimented by creatures of comfort, for instance the Victorian-style hand-carved carousel and a petting barnyard with goats and bunnies. Getting hungry? Stop over at the onsite Peacock Café. Sounds like a rather wholesome day, doesn’t it?
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport features more than 300 animals, including rare ones like Siberian tigers, ocelots, red wolves and prairie dogs. Their eclectic array of animals are complimented by creatures of comfort, for instance the Victorian-style hand-carved carousel and a petting barnyard with goats and bunnies. Getting hungry? Stop over at the onsite Peacock Café. Sounds like a rather wholesome day, doesn’t it?
See the dinosaurs
There’s something about dinosaurs that fascinates quite possibly every kid around. If you’re travelling with children, the Rocky Hill’s Dinosaur State Park is a must visit. Showcasing over 500 authentic sandstone dinosaur tracks, it boasts to be one of the largest collections of preserved Jurassic tracks on the continent. For most kids who have seen Jurassic Park, surely it’ll be a memorable experience to witness the actual fragments of the once mighty dinosaurs. Before you leave, drop by at the museum’s casting area to make a trip souvenier, perhaps a plaster cast of a Eubrontes footprint? Or if you’re lucky, a Velociraptor claw.
There’s something about dinosaurs that fascinates quite possibly every kid around. If you’re travelling with children, the Rocky Hill’s Dinosaur State Park is a must visit. Showcasing over 500 authentic sandstone dinosaur tracks, it boasts to be one of the largest collections of preserved Jurassic tracks on the continent. For most kids who have seen Jurassic Park, surely it’ll be a memorable experience to witness the actual fragments of the once mighty dinosaurs. Before you leave, drop by at the museum’s casting area to make a trip souvenier, perhaps a plaster cast of a Eubrontes footprint? Or if you’re lucky, a Velociraptor claw.
Time-travel to the past
Okay, maybe not literally, but the back-to-the-past museum, Timexpo: The Timex Museum, does make for a very interesting experience. Here, you’ll learn the history of the company from the 1850s to the present. In the museum shop, you can find all manner of watches, along with miniature clocks and collectibles. Always a visitor’s favourite! Though the highlight of the place is reserved for a time tunnel journey to view an exhibit about Thor Heyerdahl (1914-2002), the Norwegian adventurer who sailed 4,300 miles on a balsa wood raft from South American to the Tuamotu Islands in French Polynesia. Yes, you read that right, alright!
Okay, maybe not literally, but the back-to-the-past museum, Timexpo: The Timex Museum, does make for a very interesting experience. Here, you’ll learn the history of the company from the 1850s to the present. In the museum shop, you can find all manner of watches, along with miniature clocks and collectibles. Always a visitor’s favourite! Though the highlight of the place is reserved for a time tunnel journey to view an exhibit about Thor Heyerdahl (1914-2002), the Norwegian adventurer who sailed 4,300 miles on a balsa wood raft from South American to the Tuamotu Islands in French Polynesia. Yes, you read that right, alright!
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