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Westbrook was founded in 1648 in an area known as Pochoug, a Native American name meaning “at the confluence of two rivers.” The town was the birthplace of David Bushnell, a Revolutionary War patriot who is recognized by the U.S. Navy as the inventor of the submarine.

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Courtyard by Marriott Hartford-Farmington

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Long Island - Brookhaven

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Hyatt House Hartford North/Windsor

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Sheraton Hartford Hotel At Bradley Airport

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Cambria Hotel New Haven - University Area

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The Capitol Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

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Fairfield by Marriott Uncasville Mohegan Sun Area

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Graduate by Hilton New Haven

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ARTICLEEco-Friendly Tips for the Solo Traveler: Reducing Your Carbon FootprintAAA Travel Editor, CW08/03/2023 : Solo travel meets sustainability: Explore innovative ways to shrink your environmental footprint as you embark on unforgettable journeys.Eco-Friendly Tips for the Solo Traveler: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
ARTICLEWestbrook Westbrook was founded in 1648 in an area known as Pochoug, a Native American name meaning “at the confluence of two rivers.” The town was the birthplace of David Bushnell, a Revolutionary War patriot who is recognized by the U.S. Navy as the inventor of the submarine.Westbrook
NATIONAL PARKArlington National Cemetery Directly across the Potomac River west of Washington, Arlington National Cemetery was established in 1864 on the confiscated estate of Robert E. Lee. It is an impressive sight, with seemingly endless rows of simple white headstones. Imposing stones and monuments mark the graves of many individuals and groups.Arlington National Cemetery
NATIONAL PARKAssateague Island National Seashore Eight miles south of Ocean City, Md., via SR 611, Assateague Island is a narrow 37-mile-long barrier island paralleling the coast of Maryland and Virginia. Assateague Island National Seashore and Assateague State Park manage the Maryland portion of the island, and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge manages the Virginia end. The national seashore encompasses 49,500 acres (19,000 of which are land), including Assateague Island and nearby small islands.Assateague Island National Seashore
NATIONAL PARKCape Cod National Seashore Occupying 40 miles along Cape Cod's coastline, the 43,608-acre Cape Cod National Seashore offers dunes constantly reshaped by storm and wind, marshland, glacial cliffs and dense forests. Spared the scars of industrial buildup, the beaches, ponds and open fields remain protected in a natural state. The cape also is marked by weathered cottages, villages and lighthouses.Cape Cod National Seashore
NATIONAL PARKChesapeake And Ohio Canal National Historical Park The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park follows the Maryland shore of the Potomac River from Georgetown in Washington, D.C., to Cumberland. Construction on the 184.5-mile canal began in 1828, and the canal operated 1850-1924.Chesapeake And Ohio Canal National Historical Park
NATIONAL PARKDelaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Stretching for 40 miles along the Delaware River in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area encompasses nearly 70,000 acres. Popular with artists and wealthy vacationers during the late 1800s, the gap is a picturesque break in the Kittatinny Ridge of the Appalachian Mountains. The park is threaded by the Delaware River. Wooded Mount Tammany and Mount Minsi rise abruptly 1,200 feet above the river at the Water Gap.Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
NATIONAL PARKFinger Lakes National Forest Finger Lakes National Forest lies on a ridge between Seneca and Cayuga lakes, via I-90, I-81 and SR 17. New York's only national forest was officially designated as such in October 1985. The forest comprises just 16,212 acres and is one of the country's smallest national forests.Finger Lakes National Forest
NATIONAL PARKFire Island National Seashore Fire Island National Seashore encompasses most of the lands between Robert Moses State ParkFire Island National Seashore
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