• Connecticut is a state rich in history, education and economics.Connecticut state contour against blurred USA flag image by Stasys Eidiejus from Fotolia.com
  
  Preston is a little town in southeast Connecticut that was founded in 1687. Like many New England towns, it first thrived on service industries, with a blacksmith shop and a clock maker. Today the town remains relatively undeveloped with just a few dairy farms, horse farms and greenhouses for vegetables. It's the perfect country retreat if you enjoy small fishing holes and leisurely berry picking. If you plan a trip to the area there are several hotels to choose from.
  
  

Roseledge Herb Farm Bed and Breakfast

• The Roseledge Bed and Breakfast was built in 1720 as a homestead and was established as a bed and breakfast in 1994. It offers three rooms that feature fireplaces, private baths and antique furnishings. Guests are treated to a country breakfast and the tea room offers refreshments throughout the day. Property amenities include a fire pit and candlelit gardens. The area is great for swimming, hiking and mountain biking. Rates started at $95 a night as of 2010.
  
  Roseledge Herb Farm
  
  418 Route 164
  
  Preston, CT 06365
  
  860-892-4739
  
  roseledge.com
  
  

The Hideaway Inn

• The Hideaway Inn is tucked away in the quiet countryside along a private road. Guests can relax in the outdoors and enjoy the abundant wildlife or visit nearby casinos. Visitors have the run of the house and can enjoy the fireplace, 61-inch TV, billiard room and workout area. Amenities also include indoor and outdoor jacuzzi and pool. There are also opportunities to hike, fish and canoe. Rates started at $75 a night in 2010.
  
  The Hideaway Inn Bed & Breakfast
  
  87 Cooktown Road
  
  Preston, CT 06365
  
  860-887-5059
  
  visitconnecticut.com
  
  

Captain Grant's

• Captain Grant's is a historic inn that was built to house a colonial family. The rooms feature a blend of the old and the new with antique furnishings and modern amenities. All bedrooms feature cable TV and private baths. The inn also accommodates the business traveler with suite options and free wireless Internet and dataports. An all-you-can-eat breakfast is served each morning and refreshments are available throughout the day. There is a media library to borrow from, a three-tiered porch and concierge services. Rates started at $89 a night as of 2010.
  
  Captain Grant's
  
  109-111 Route 2-A
  
  Historic Poquetanuck Village
  
  Preston, Connecticut 06365
  
  860-887-7589
  
  captaingrants.com