River Valley Prize Packages

SPRING/SUMMER SWEEPSTAKES: APRIL 29 - JULY 31, 2009

River Valley offers visitors big-city sophistication, along with the charms and splendors of the New England countryside: sparkling rivers and shoreline, centuries of history and culture, and an endless array of interesting sights to enjoy. Connecticut's River Valley is located along the Connecticut River, which winds its way up from the Long Island Sound over the hills and rolling valleys, through Greater Hartford and to the Canadian border. Connecticut's River Valley is the picturesque and exciting destination for your next vacation, getaway or long weekend for couples and families alike. Learn more about River Valley.

Enter to Win a Couples Getaway
Enter to Win a Family Getaway

COUPLES PRIZE PACKAGE

Riverside Retreat
Enter to Win a Couples Getaway
  • 2 nights at Saybrook Point Inn and Spa plus breakfast each day, which has panoramic views of the Long Island Sound and is steps from the heart of historic Old Saybrook's colorful host of antique shops as well as theaters, brand name outlets, and casinos.
  • Dinner for 2 at the award-winning waterside Terra Mar Restaurant at the Saybrook Point Inn and Spa.
  • Friday evening Dinner for 2 aboard the Essex Clipper Dinner Train - enjoy a four-course meal served in lavishly restored 1920's Pullman cars.
  • 2 tickets to Ivoryton Playhouse, a first-class historic summer theatre that produces a professional season of musicals, comedies and dramas.
  • 2 tickets to Florence Griswold Museum, which served as a retreat that inspired American artists and is known as the 'Home of American Impressionism.'
  • 2 tickets to the Connecticut River Museum and a river cruise, which keeps the river's traditions alive through educational programs, exhibitions, special events and festivals.

FAMILY PRIZE PACKAGE

Old Fashioned Family Fun
Enter to Win a Family Getaway
  • 2 nights at the Water’s Edge Resort & Spa with breakfast each day, directly on the beautiful Connecticut shoreline overlooking Long Island Sound and featuring award-winning food, a luxurious spa and The Shops at Waters Edge.
  • Dinner for 4 at Oliver's Restaurant & Taverne, a favorite for family-friendly dining, located in historic Essex.
  • 4 tickets for on the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat—enjoy a narrated, 2½ hour excursion on restored railroad cars through the scenic Connecticut River Valley.
  • 4 tickets to the Florence Griswold Museum, which served as a retreat that inspired American artists and is known as the ‘Home of American Impressionism’. The museum has lots of activities for families, including festivals, concerts and hands-on experiences with art.
  • 4 tickets to the Connecticut River Museum and a river cruise which keeps the river’s tradition alive through educational programs, exhibitions, special events and festivals.
  • 4 tickets to the new Connecticut Science Center opening in June with over 150 hands-on exhibits, a 3D digital theater and daily live science programs.
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