Different Tourism Trails To Explore In Connecticut
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Connecticut might be small, but it has a lot to offer. Tourism in Connecticut has been increasing, and I think all of the different tourism trails have been helping. The state doesn’t have just one or two to explore. There are at least seven (that I know of). These trails have been helping to put Connecticut and its various attractions on the map.
The Connecticut Christmas Movie Trail
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The Connecticut Christmas Movie Trail highlights towns that have served as filming locations for popular holiday movies. This trail is the first Christmas movie trail in the United States. There have been a shocking number of holiday movies filmed here in Connecticut, and you can easily check out some of the spots that were featured in your favorite holiday films. It’s a great way to get out and explore Connecticut during the holiday season!
Learn about places to visit: Towns To Visit On The Connecticut Christmas Movie Trail
The Connecticut Haunted History Trail
The Connecticut Haunted History Trail launched in September of 2026, just in time for spooky season! The trail features over 130 locations. I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of this trail when it launched and be a part of the official launch party. The trail features spots that are said to be haunted like museums, restaurants, hotels, hiking trails, cemeteries, and more. While it’s a great trail to explore during fall, many of these spots can be explored year-round!
Learn more about the trail: Connecticut Launches Brand New Haunted History Trail
The Connecticut Revolutionary War Trail
Connecticut is steeped in Revolutionary War history. In fact, Connecticut and its people played major roles during the American Revolution. For the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Connecticut Revolutionary War Trail was put together to honor the contributions from Connecticut and its people during the war. This is a great trail to visit if you’re interested in American history.
Learn more about the trail: The Connecticut Revolutionary War Trail
The Connecticut Pizza Trail
In 2025, the Connecticut Office of Tourism launched the Connecticut Pizza Trail. It’s only fitting that Connecticut have this trail since it has been declared the “Pizza Capital of the U.S.” For those of you that might be scratching your head wondering why, it’s because of New Haven’s apizza, which has become a bit of a cultural icon. I might be biased as a Connecticut local, but I really do think it’s the best. It’s made me really picky about getting pizza when I’m traveling out of the state.
The CT Wine Trail
A lot of people don’t think of Connecticut when they think of wine, but we have a lot of great vineyards and wineries throughout the state. The CT Wine Trail offers a passport each year to help making exploring fun. You can get a physical passport or the Passport to CT Wine Country mobile app. The passport features farm wineries that use at least 25% Connecticut Grown product in their wines.
Discover vineyards around the state: Vineyards in Connecticut That Are Worth A Visit
Wine Tour in southeastern CT: Middle of the Vines Vineyard Tours out of Mystic, Connecticut.
The Connecticut Beer Trail
This trail is definitely worth checking out for anyone who loves craft beer. While exploring the trail, you’ll discover fresh, handcrafted, locally brewed beer and some super awesome breweries. The state has so many unique breweries that have great vibes and a lot of them regularly do events.
Learn more and find locations: CT Brewers’ Guild
Find breweries to check out in the state: 12+ Best Breweries in Connecticut
Connecticut TV-to-Table Trail
The Connecticut TV-to-Table Trail was launch in October of 2026, and I was lucky enough to be a part of it. Chef Scott Conant, who is from Waterbury, CT, was at the launch for this trail. As someone who loves watching Chopped, this was super exciting.
The trail showcases Connecticut’s chefs that have been on national television. There’s an interactive map to help you discover restaurants and chefs featured on your favorite food TV shows. It’s a great way to taste the great food Connecticut has to offer in addition to exploring parts of the state!
Check out the map for the trail: Connecticut TV-to-Table Trail Map
Connecticut Chocolate Trail
If you love chocolate, Connecticut has put together a trail of chocolatiers and local chocolate artisans to check out around the state. This trail is a decadent way to check out some parts of Connecticut that you might not otherwise visit. One of the most popular spots on this trail is Thorncrest Farm & Milk House Chocolates in Goshen, CT, where you can visit with their cows on certain days.
Learn more about the trail: CT Chocolate Trail
Connecticut Oyster Trail
The Connecticut Oyster Trail is a great way to discover farm-fresh and farm-to-table oysters throughout the state of Connecticut. The map features oyster farms, stores you can purchase fresh oysters, and restaurants that serve up local oysters. It’s a tasty way to explore Connecticut.
Learn more about the trail: Connecticut Oyster Trail
Connecticut Antiques Trail
If you love poking around in antiques stores, Connecticut has an Antiques Trail to help you discover new places to check out! Connecticut is a place with a ton of history, so it shouldn’t be shocking that we have plenty of stores with antiques and collectibles scattered throughout the state. My personal favorite antique store is Antiques Marketplace in Putnam, Connecticut.
Discover spots along the trail: Connecticut Antiques Trail
Connecticut Barns Trail
As a photographer who loves historic buildings, the Historic Barns of Connecticut trail is a great resource for finding new barns to photograph throughout the state. This list is maintained by Preservation Connecticut. The list is organized by regions in Connecticut, and there are plenty of barns to check out in your travels around the state.
Learn more: Historic Barns of Connecticut
Connecticut Art Trail
As the name suggests, the Connecticut Art Trail features art-related sites to visit around the state. The trail was launched in 1995 as the Connecticut Impressionist Art Trail, which celebrated ten museums and historic sites that highlighted the state’s remarkable role in the founding of American Impressionism. It has expanded today, and there’s an Art Passport Journal you can purchase that will give you free access to each member museum for one year from the purchase date.
Discover spots on the trail: Museums on the Connecticut Art Trail
Connecticut Book Trail
The Connecticut Book Trail features independently owned bookstores in Connecticut. The trail aims to showcase the unique character and charm of each bookstore, while also highlighting the literary community in Connecticut. Many of these spots are more than just bookstores. Many of them have cafes inside, making them great places to hangout.
Discover spots on the trail: Connecticut Book Trail
Connecticut Women’s Heritage Trail
This trail highlights the stories and contributions of Connecticut’s women throughout history. It features fourteen historic sites throughout the state where you can learn about some of Connecticut’s strong female figures, whose stories often get overlooked. I’ve been to many of the sites on the list, and some of the stories are incredible.
Learn more: Spots I’ve Visited On The Connecticut Women’s Heritage Trail
Connecticut Freedom Trail
This trail celebrates the resilience and spirit of the Black and African American communities, as well as their history. There’s an interactive map to help you find sites to explore on the trail, and the website is filled with history and the significance of each spot on the trail. You can also check for upcoming events on their website.
Find spots on the trail: Freedom Trail Sites
These are AMAZING!! You got me at the Christmas movie and pizza trails, but the historical ones like the Revolutionary War is so fascinating as well!
The Christmas movie and pizza trails were huge hits when they were announced. I love all of the different historical ones!
I love these trails! going to save this article!
We really have a lot to explore here in Connecticut!!