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Discover geology right here in Connecticut! This new guidebook lets you explore geologic features from the continental collisions that began shaping the state a billion years ago, to the sediments and lavas of the the central rift valley formed while Pangaea tore itself apart a few hundred million years ago, to remnants of the Ice Age that locked the state in ice tens of thousands of years ago, to features and minerals of our landscape today.

Written by Connecticut geologist Greg McHone. With field trips to sites in Salem, East Haddam, Deep River, East Hampton, Pomfret, Fairfield, Kent, Portland, Rocky Hill, Manchester, East Granby, Simsbury, Middlefield, Middletown, Meriden, Southbury, Madison, Essex, East Haddam, Ledyard, Bristol, Groton, East Hartford and New Haven.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Sloane-Stanley Museum and Kent Furnace

Exhibits the early American tool collection and artwork of Eric Sloane including his re-created studio. Adjacent ruins of 19

Kent, CT Museums

The Gibbs House

Sloane Room has TV, a/c, private bath, refrigerator, coffeemaker. Penthouse suite has dining and living room, kitchen, TV, private bath, a/

Kent, CT Bed and Breakfasts


The Inn at Kent Falls

Historic property built in 1741, set on 2.5 acres. Common rooms include screened porch, TV room and living room. Six rooms (three suites)

Kent, CT Lodging


Things to do near Kent, CT

Earl Grey B&B at Chittenden House

Historic, very private house with extensive gardens. One room with fireplace, French doors to private terrace and garden; ano...

The Village Gateway B&B

1834 Colonial located in historic village situated along the banks of the Farmington River. Three handstenciled suites appoin...

Cottages at Kent Road

Five cottages with kitchenette, fully furnished and equipped, pets....

Champaign Canoeing Ltd.

Whitewater open canoe instruction trips. Two-day weekend camping trips, equipment and food provided....

Shelton House B&B

1825 Greek Revival listed on the National Register of Historic Places set on three acres of park-like grounds. Formal guest p...