Take a staycation

The nutmeg state provides ample fun no matter what interests you

By Maggie Downie

Special to Metromix
June 27, 2008

Take a staycation
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Step back in time Take a ride on the rapids Up, up and away Pick your own fun

With gas prices soaring out of control and gas stations getting permission to provide cheaper gas to customers who pay cash, it’s no wonder our culture has concocted yet another new word: Staycation. It means a vacation close to home that enables you to spend your money having fun, not filling up your gas tank.

With the hot summer reaching its peak, and gas prices expected to increase again, now is the perfect time for a Connecticut staycation. The nutmeg state provides ample fun no matter what interests you, and since we’re a small state you don’t have to travel too far to get anywhere. 

Here are five ways to find some adventure in your own backyard…

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