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Best Places To Visit In Connecticut

Connecticut is a small, but beautiful state located in the northeastern United States. It is known for its charming small towns, stunning coastal views, and rich history. These are some of the best places to visit in Connecticut.

Stop in at a state park along Long Island Sound for natural scenery. Top picks are Rocky Neck State Park, Hammonasset Beach State Park, and Sherwood Island where you can relax at the beach or do some bird watching. You’ll also find great hiking near Hartford CT with views of the Connecticut River like the ones at Gillette Castle State Park. Some of the various hiking trails have views of the best waterfalls in Connecticut too.

There is also a Connecticut Wine Trail for those into beer, wine, and liquors. Mystic is a popular tourist destination in the summer with two top Connecticut attractions: historic downtown Mystic and the Mystic Seaport museum. With so many places to visit, you’ll find something for all.

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  • A-frame house surrounded by autumn trees on a lakeshore, with sunlight illuminating the colorful foliage and water in the foreground.

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  • A blue frosted pancake decorated like Cookie Monster with whipped cream and cookies, next to an omelet with toast and home fries on a diner table.

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  • A tall white lighthouse stands on a rocky shore, with trees and houses in the background under a cloudy sky.

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  • Stone observation tower with a crenellated top rises above green foliage against a partly cloudy blue sky.

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  • View of a sandy coastline bordered by green trees, with gentle waves meeting the shore under a clear blue sky.

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  • A large rock splits a small waterfall in a forest stream, with water flowing smoothly over dark rocks and fallen branches.

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  • Aerial view of a lake surrounded by bare trees and hills under a mostly cloudy sky, with a small wooded island near the center of the lake.

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  • A close-up of a waffle cone with two scoops of white and blue swirled ice cream, held up in front of a menu board at an ice cream shop.

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  • A woman with long brown hair and glasses smiles while posing next to a sunflower in a field of sunflowers.

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  • A grey seal lies on a rock in shallow water, arching its back and touching its flippers to its face.

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  • A beach with a few people walking by the shoreline and houses on a hill in the background under a sunny sky.

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  • A small tree stands on a rocky outcrop by the water, with grassy areas and another tree-covered island in the background under a clear sky.

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  • A person wearing a straw hat paddles a red kayak on a calm body of water near sailboats, buildings, and people paddleboarding under a clear blue sky.

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  • A red and white lighthouse with a square structure stands in the ocean under an overcast sky.

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  • A large, abandoned building with boarded-up windows stands behind an overgrown yard and a small, weathered red shed; leafless trees surround the area.

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  • A large historic stone mansion with arched windows, surrounded by lush gardens, trees, and blooming purple and white flowers.

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  • A two-story house with brown trim and a red-roofed lighthouse stand beside each other, surrounded by a white picket fence.

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  • A white and yellow vintage steamboat named "SABINO" sails on a calm river, flying American and SABINO flags, with green trees and hills in the background.

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  • A small ivy-covered house with arched windows is surrounded by a lush garden. A white picket fence is in the foreground, and a colorful painting is displayed on an easel near a woodpile.

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  • Sunset over a sandy beach with calm waves and scattered clouds. Houses are visible in the distance on the right.

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  • A seal rests on a sandy beach while two people in warm clothing kneel behind it, holding cameras. Waves are visible in the background.

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  • A tall white lighthouse stands near several houses and buildings by the rocky shoreline, with birds gathered on the rocks and trees in the background.

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  • A sandy beach at Rocky Neck State Park, with scattered people sunbathing and umbrellas under a clear blue sky.

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  • A historic stone lighthouse with a black-domed lantern room sits on a grassy lawn. A pine tree and two people are visible in the background.

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  • Sunset over a calm lake with vivid orange, red, and pink hues reflecting on the water. Silhouetted hills frame the horizon under dramatic clouds.

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  • A red wooden two-story house with a brick chimney, surrounded by a brown picket fence and green garden, with patriotic banners hanging on the fence.

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  • A wooden gazebo stands in a garden filled with red, pink, and white flowers, surrounded by trees and greenery. Steps lead up to the covered structure, which has a sloped roof.

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  • Close-up of a hand holding a waffle cone with vanilla ice cream and sprinkles in front of an ice cream shop, with people in line in the background.

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  • A stone castle with multiple levels and jagged edges, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall, with a staircase leading up to it under a cloudy sky.

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  • A serene beach view with clear blue skies, gentle waves, and a few people walking along the shoreline. Lush greenery borders the sandy beach.

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  • A multi-tier waterfall cascades over dark rocks surrounded by lush greenery, reminiscent of the enchanting waterfalls in Connecticut, with a wooden fence at the top.

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  • Two pizzas on a wooden table. Left: pizza with sausage and red peppers. Right: pizza with broccoli and chicken.

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  • A beach with gentle waves, a sandy shore, and distant vegetation under a cloudy sky at sunset.

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  • A waterfront scene with a small lighthouse, historic buildings, and ships. Autumn foliage is visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

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  • A steel bridge spans over a river during sunset, with a wooden boardwalk beneath and tall reeds to the side.

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  • Lighthouse at sunset with rocky shoreline and calm waters in the foreground.

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  • A cup of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream sits on a wooden table.

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  • A waterfront view of a town with a mix of historic and modern buildings, including a prominent church with a tall steeple in the background and some greenery in the distance.

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  • Coastal houses on a rocky shoreline surrounded by trees, with a calm sea in the foreground under a clear sky.

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  • A large pyramid-shaped structure made of decorated lobster traps glows festively against a sunset sky, making it a must-see among the festive things to do in Connecticut this holiday season.

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  • A large driftwood log lies on a rocky shore next to a calm body of water at dusk, with a distant horizon and fading evening light.

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  • Aerial view of a small lake surrounded by trees and sparsely populated houses on a clear day.

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  • A white house with blue shutters, a brick chimney, and pink flower boxes in front. An American flag is visible to the right. Trees surround the house.

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  • A historic stone lighthouse with a black-domed lantern room sits on a grassy lawn. A pine tree and two people are visible in the background.

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  • A wooden dock extends into a calm lake at Gardner Lake State Park, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage under a cloudy sky.

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