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Dissidents fleeing the rigid religious dictates of the Massachusetts Bay Colony founded Hartford in 1636. Three years later, they drafted what were called the "Fundamental Orders," the basis of a subsequent claim that Connecticut was the first political entity on earth to have a written constitution, hence the nickname "Constitution State."
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Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel
One Monarch Place
Springfield, MA 01144 Map Distance: 23.9 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
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AttractionsSix Flags New England
Route 159, 1623 Main St; P.O. Box 307
Agawam, Massachusetts 01001 Distance: 21.5 mi. (from destination center) Description: Six Flags is New England's largest family theme park and water park with rides for all ages. The... Read More
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Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Glastonbury
1361 Main St.
Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033 Distance: 8.6 mi. (from destination center) Description: More than a preserve, the Connecticut Audubon Society Center features interactive exhibits and... Read More
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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
At Union St
1000 W. Columbus Ave Springfield, Massachusetts Distance: 23.5 mi. (from destination center) Description: Canadian-born Dr. James Naismith invented basketball in Springfield in 1891. A feast for fans,... Read More
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