Connecticut Travel Guide
As the richest state in America, Connecticut has a lot to offer the visitor. Situated on the Atlantic coast, this petite New England state boasts some excellent museums, a vibrant nightlife, incredible seafood cuisine and an abundance of rural charm. With its rich history and exquisite beauty, Connecticut makes for a charming vacation, and is a popular excursion away from New York City.
In capital city Hartford, it is still possible to catch glimpses of the state’s traditional New England charm amongst the thriving newness of city life. The city is also famous for being the place where Mark Twain penned the adventures of Tom Sawyer. The Mark Twain House is now a museum which makes for an interesting visit. Other museums of interest include the Harriet Beecher Stowe House and art museum and Wadsworth Athenaeum. Locals are proud of the city’s famous symphony orchestra and celebrated Opera Company.
Home to leading Yale University, New Haven is known internationally as a world center for higher learning, and contains a multitude of world class museums. For panoramic views over the city, head to either the East Rock or the West Rock, with the spectacular Judges’ Cave. A joy to climb, they allow the visitor to relish a different perspective of this progressive port structured around a large green. A vibrant nightlife in downtown New Haven can be enjoyed by anyone passing through.
Much loved by locals and tourists alike is the area around the port of Mystic. Two favorite attractions are the Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium, though those choosing to simply stroll through this majestic place will be rewarded by the area’s charm. Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods are two very popular Native American casinos.
Fairfield County is home to many a sprawling mansion, as well as some excellent beaches and marinas. The Stamford Museum and Nature Center boasts a functioning farm full of animals and is a wonderful place to picnic and take in the area’s beauty. Here you will find a planetarium and a good selection of nature trails. Some great seafood is to be found in the area’s many seaside restaurants.