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  Getaway to HersheyPark and Amish Country
Drive Friday night. Have a relaxing night at the Howard Johnson Harrisburg/Hershey. Saturday morning start your day with a complimentary Continental breakfast and then head to HersheyPark. Return to the hotel in the afternoon for a refreshing swim in the pool. Savor a juicy steak at the award winning Doc Holliday's Steakhouse and Saloon next door to the Howard Johnson. The next day after your FREE Continental breakfast head to Lancaster to visit Amish Country or take a riverboat ride on the Pride of the Susquehanna.

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  Family Trip to Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium
What could be more fun?! Arrive at the Howard Johnson Mystic Friday night. Eat a light dinner at Bickfords Family Restaurant adjacent to the hotel, or enjoy dinner at the Go Fish Restaurant (great seafood) or the Steak Loft, both near the hotel.

Saturday morning after breakfasting, and perhaps a quick dip in the beautiful indoor pool, head to the famous Mystic Seaport. Plan on spending much of the day if you are history buffs and boating enthusiasts. There are continuous activities throughout the day of interest to all age groups. Next head out to the newly expanded Mystic Aquarium. In the evening head to either Foxwoods Resort Casino or the Mohegan Sun Casino for an exciting evening of gambling, dining and entertainment.

For an interesting and different experience, spend Sunday morning at the $225 million Pequot American Indian Museum. You will be transported hundreds of years into the past and find yourself in a life-sized Native American village. Learn about Native life and lore. You will be amazed. If you have energy left, stop at the Nautilus Submarine Exhibit in Groton on the way home, or stop at the Westbrook or Clinton Outlet Malls for a great selection of well-priced brand name clothes.

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  Manhattan for Less
Why spend a fortune on a hotel in Manhattan when you can stay in Darien, Connecticut, an easy commute to Manhattan by car or train, and with your savings have a nice dinner or see a Broadway show. The Howard Johnson Darien is conveniently located within walking distance to the train to New York and close to many Fairfield County attractions. Enjoy the relaxing and quaint town of Darien and visit local attractions such as the Norwalk Maritime Center Aquarium, IMAX Theatre and beaches.

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  Baseball Madness!!!
Drive to Hershey and start your baseball madness at a Harrisburg Senators game and stay at the Howard Johnson Harrisburg/Hershey after a big dinner at Doc Holliday's Steak House. After a complimentary continental breakfast, drive to Darien, CT and check in at the Howard Johnson Darien and take a break in it's outdoor pool. Then head out to watch a Bridgeport Bluefish game or catch a New York Yankees or Mets game, and return to Darien for a good night sleep. Sunday go to watch the Norwich Navigators or the New Haven Ravens. You may wish to spend the night at the Days Inn Niantic, the host hotel for the Norwich Gators, and watch the Gators in action. Minor league baseball at its best.

Great games, awesome seats and low prices. Join in the fun! Have a great father/son getaway.

 

The Connecticut Wine Experience
Arrive at the Howard Johnson Darien Friday night. Enjoy dinner at the nearby Chuck's Steakhouse and take in a new release at the Darien Movie Theater. Leave Saturday morning to tour the four western Connecticut vineyards (see the Connecticut Wine Trail web site for details).Work your way east and stay at the Days Inn Niantic or the Howard Johnson Mystic. Saturday night enjoy dinner at the Go Fish Restaurant, including a glass of wine at the wine bar to start. Get up Sunday morning and tour the four Eastern Connecticut vineyards to finish off the tour. Or if you can arrange your trip during the week, make reservations in advance for the Tuesday night wine tasting at Go Fish Restaurant in Mystic. Reservations are required for this popular event, call (860)536-2662. Enjoy!