The first prison (as well as the first copper mine) in U.S. history has seen its fair share of heartache and tragedy — and also stories of ghost sightings and other paranormal …
Weird Places
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A river runs under it—and by “it,” we mean Hartford. But for centuries, the Park River (aka Hog River), was above ground and accessible to all.
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Abandoned PlacesInvestigationsWeird Places
Shade Swamp Sanctuary, “The Abandoned Zoo,” Farmington
by Ray Bendiciby Ray BendiciThe rusting, dilapidated remains of a former wildlife sanctuary in Farmington make for a creepy spot to visit.
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Yale University boasts one of the most exclusive and enigmatic groups in the world, one that dates back approximately 175 years and features numerous U.S. presidents, senators and governors as well as …
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Dr. Harvey Cushing is known as “The Father of Modern Neurosurgery,” and his amazing legacy — along with hundreds of human brains — is on display at The Cushing Center at Yale.
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In the beautiful countryside of New Canaan sits an unusual structure, a unique residence designed (and inhabited) by famed architect and designer Philip Johnson.
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LegendsOdd ThingsWeird Places
The Makiawisug (The Little People) of Mohegan Hill, Uncasville
by Ray Bendiciby Ray BendiciLike many cultures around the globe, Connecticut has its own race of magical little people who live on the periphery of civilization.
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The Damned Story: For centuries in the town of Moodus, odd noises have been heard — spooky rumblings that have been described as sounding like everything from thunder to trees falling to …
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HauntingsWeird Places
The Top Haunted Restaurants & Inns in Connecticut
by Ray Bendiciby Ray BendiciConnecticut is supposedly one of the most haunted states in the U.S., which means there are a number of places where you can enjoy a meal or stay the night that might …
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A 40-foot-high Easter Island head and a museum partially dedicated to the work of Thor Heyerdahl — in Waterbury? Come on, that’s just odd.