About this Event
Welcome to Author Anastasia Mills Healy's 100 Things To Do In Connecticut Before You Die event! Join us on Sat, Aug 24, 2024 at 1:30 PM at The BookSmiths Shoppe for an exciting journey through the best experiences in Connecticut. Anastasia Mills Healy will guide you through must-see destinations, hidden gems, and local favorites that will make your time in Connecticut unforgettable. Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover the beauty and charm of the Nutmeg State!
About the book: Connecticut’s pristine coastline, stunning fall foliage, and idyllic town greens are widely known, but if you’re wondering what there is to actually do here, 100 Thing to Do in Connecticut Before You Die is for you. Take the Essex Steam Train into the scenic Connecticut River Valley or hop aboard Sea Mist for a sightseeing cruise through the picturesque Thimble Islands. Catch a Broadway-bound musical at the Goodspeed or walk among 50 life-size dinosaurs at Dinosaur Place. Sample craft brews, world-famous pizza, and fresh-from-the-ocean seafood. Feel the thrill of floating over farmland and forest in a hot air balloon or the joy of standing in a field of sunflowers. With glittering casinos, amusement parks, destination-worthy architecture, and museums showcasing everything from American art to World War II aircraft, Connecticut packs a big punch for a small state. So whether you’re a jazz fan or history buff, baseball lover or antiques hunter, you’ll find plenty of ideas to keep you busy. Curated by one of the state’s top travel writers, 100 Thing to Do in Connecticut Before You Die offers both visitors and locals a checklist of the state’s most exceptional places, experiences, and tastes along with helpful itineraries, seasonal ideas, and insider tips. How many have you done?
About the Author: Anastasia Mills Healy
Author, Travel Writer, Editor, Communications Professional
Anastasia Mills Healy is the author of (Reedy Press, March 2021), which is jam-packed with surprising stories about the state’s colorful people and places; and the easy-to-use guide to the best of the state, (Reedy Press, February 2024).
Formerly an editor at Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor’s, NYC & Company, and Travel Agent, Stasha is an award-winning freelance writer and editor penning travel features for publications including Time Out and Frommer’s. A proud member of professional organizations including the Society of American Travel Writers, she has been to 64 countries (goal is 100) and all 50 U.S. states.
Stasha provides editorial services for travel companies, nonprofits, small businesses, students (she can help kids nail college essays), and others who require clear, targeted communications. She can craft the perfect message for a website, email, brochure, press release, social media, annual report, etc.
Stasha is a grammar nerd who uses the Oxford comma, and will eagerly explain to anyone who will listen when to use “its” versus “it’s.”
She also has a Google Digital Marketing and E-Commerce certificate and experience with SEO, content marketing, Google Analytics, AI, and other digital marketing tools and strategies.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The BookSmiths Shoppe, 100 Reserve Rd, Danbury, United States
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