When it comes to Halloween in New England, Salem often steals the spotlight due to its history of witch trials and bustling ...

But which of the state's water parks is the oldest? Located inside Lake Compounce amusement park in Bristol, Crocodile Cove is not only the oldest water park in Connecticut, but also the largest.

According to Lake Compounce's website, the theme park dates back to October 6, 1846, when scientist Samuel Botsford performed experiments in front of a crowd. Wanting to protect the land after the ...