79 Elm St., Hartford, CT 06106. Phone: (860) 424-3200. Ask for camping, state park and forest information.

One Constitution Plaza, Second Floor, Hartford, CT 06103 860-256-2800. The Tourism Division works to make tourism a leading economic contributor and a source of pride for Connecticut. The division partners with the Connecticut business community and five regional tourism districts to position the state, encourage strategic investment and ensure that Connecticut is a prime destination for leisure and business travelers. The division offers a broad range of services, including marketing, research, hospitality services, direct sales and business marketing assistance. The division operates Connecticut's four Welcome Centers.

Discover Connecticut's artistic treasure, fifteen world-class museums and historic sites and the lively communities in which they reside. From bucolic farms, art studios and former artists' boarding houses to grand and modern art museums in vibrant downtowns, the Connecticut Art Trail showcases diverse, quality collections rich in history and heritage. Discover European masterpieces, American Impressionism, ancient art and contemporary culture all within Connecticut's borders. Visit www.arttrail.org for information on each museum including Trail Getaways,  favorite picks for lodging, dining and area attractions near each museum. Museums in the Fairfield County include: The Bruce Museum in Greenwich, The Greenwich Historical Society- Bush Holley Historic Site in Cos Cob, and the Center for Contemporary Printmaking in Norwalk.

14 Rumford St., West Hartford, CT 06107. Phone: (860) 521-4704. Fax: (860) 521-4704. Ask for Connecticut Campground Owners Directory.

One Constitution Plaza, Second Floor, Hartford, CT 06103. 860-256-2800. The Historic Preservation and Museum Division functions under state and federal law as Connecticut's State Historic Preservation Office. The division administers a broad range of federal and state programs that identify, register and protect the buildings, sites, structures, districts and objects that comprise Connecticut's cultural heritage. The division operates five historic properties: Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine, Henry Whitfield State Museum, Sloane-Stanley Museum, Prudence Crandall Museum, and Viets Tavern.

One Constitution Plaza, Second Floor, Hartford, CT 06103 860-256-2800. The Arts Division develops and strengthens the arts in Connecticut and makes artistic experiences widely available to residents and visitors. Through its grant programs, the division invests in Connecticut artists and arts organizations thereby encouraging public participation as creators, learners, supporters and audience members. Through its programs and services, the division connects people to the arts and helps to build vital communities across the state. Through its programs, the division encourages arts in education to promote life-long learning. The division oversees the gallery which is dedicated to promoting cultural enrichment and visual understanding of the four divisions. The gallery features changing exhibitions that support the Commission's mission which directly relate to programs within the agency.

165 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106. Phone: (860) 713-2500. Ask for seasonal pick-your-own guides, list of Farmers Markets Statewide, the Connecticut Farm Map and much more.

333 Ferry Road, Old Lyme. Boating - 860-434-8638; Phone Hours - Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Marine Fisheries - 860-434-6043; Phone Hours - Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Agency Support - 860-434-6148; Phone Hours - Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Walk-in Hours for Boating are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. to obtain applications for safe boating/personal use watercraft certificates. Walk-in Hours for Marine Fisheries are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. to obtain applications for personal or commercial fishing licenses. Walk-in Hours for Agency Support are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. to purchase State Park Season Passes and to obtain Charter Oak Passes. Also 79 Elm St. Hartford CT. License and Revenue Office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. to obtain applications for hunting permits, safe boating/personal use watercraft certificates, and personal or commercial fishing licenses, and to purchase State Park Season Passes and to obtain Charter Oak Passes. Normal Business Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

79 Elm St., Hartford, CT 06106. Phone: (860) 424-3474. Ask for CT's Angler's Guide. Liscenses and Permits.

16 Meriden Rd., Middlefield, Rte. 66, Rockfall, CT 06481. Ask for the CT Walk Book. The Connecticut Walk Book  East and West. These are complete guides to the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail System, the Appalachian Trail in Connecticut, and other trails in state forests, parks, and quasi-public open space areas maintained in part or entirely by CFPA trail volunteers. The Connecticut Walk Book East provides a comprehensive guide to hiking covering the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails from central CT (including the Metacomet and Mattabesett Trails) the the east. Published by CFPA and edited by Ann Colson, this is the 19th edition of the guidebook that was first released more than 75 years ago. Includes detailed two-color topographic maps that are crisp, clear, and easy to read. Complete trail descriptions accompany the maps. he CT Walk Book West provides a comprehensive guide to hiking covering the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails from central CT (including the Metacomet and Mattabesett Trails) the the west. The CT Walk Book West won the 2007 National Outdoor Book Award.