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Connecticut

Connecticut is celebrated for its rich historical significance, diverse natural beauty, and vibrant arts and culture scene, drawing visitors with its charming towns and landmarks. Whether wandering through the charming, historic town of Mystic or taking in the tranquil beauty of Long Island Sound, this small state packs a lot of opportunities for adventure.

A dairy farm in rural Connecticut

Rural Connecticut is full of rural, idyllic scenes.

Photo by Stuart Monk/Shutterstock

Overview

Planning your trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip to Connecticut.

READ BEFORE YOU GO
train tracks through fall foliage in New Hampshire
Outdoor Adventure
Going Car-Free Is the Best Way to See Fall Foliage
Love fall foliage, but hate the crowds? Here’s an open secret among New Englanders.
September 9, 2026 12:46 PM
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Miles Howard
Ships on a dock in the daytime
Where to Travel Next
The Most Charming Small Town in Every U.S. State
August 25, 2026 07:22 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
The Caribbeean sea, a strip of white sand, a forest of trees and then another strip of water and trees, all beneath a blue sky
Trending News
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October 14, 2025 12:43 PM
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Sophie Friedman
An early autumn foliage scene of houses in Woodstock, Vermont mountains
Where to Travel Next
Celebrate Sweater Weather in These 11 New England Small Towns
September 4, 2025 10:19 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
A hotel lobby with boldly patterned wallpaper, potted trees, mirrors and artwork on the walls, and a patterned area rug
Hotels We Love
These Are the 15 Best Hotel Getaways in New England
May 29, 2024 01:29 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
HOTELS
The Hotel Marcel breathes new life into a disused office space.
Hotels
Inside the Sustainable Hotel Everyone’s Talking About
It’s been hailed as the nation’s first net-zero hotel—but what does that mean on the ground?
August 5, 2022 03:42 PM
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Bridget Reed Morawski
RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
Road Trips
11 Beautiful Road Trips for Exploring New England
Whether it’s summer, fall, winter, or spring, there’s a road trip (or two) for each season.
August 28, 2026 03:25 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Weekend Getaways
10 Weekend Getaways From NYC for Lobster Rolls, Contemporary Art, and Fall Foliage
Getting out of the city is a breath of fresh air; here’s where to go by train, bus, or car.
October 2, 2025 02:20 AM
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Sarah Buder
Sustainable Travel
4 Great EV Road Trips in the U.S. Chosen By Electric Car Experts
We asked some prominent EV enthusiasts for their favorite electric road trips across the U.S. From the shores of Connecticut to California’s historic Route 66, these excursions are expert approved.
May 2, 2024 12:29 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
Festivals + Events
8 Surprising U.S. Cities and Towns That Go Big for St. Patrick’s Day
Skip the well-known extravaganzas this year and raise your pint of Guinness at one of these rollicking events instead.
March 14, 2024 06:53 PM
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Anna Mazurek
Hiking + Cycling
These 3 Long-Distance Scenic Trails Have Joined the National Park System
The total number of U.S. national park units has been bumped up to 428 with the designation of these scenic trails: the Ice Age, the New England, and the North Country.
December 13, 2023 10:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
Outdoor Adventure
The Best State Parks in the Northeast—and How to Visit
From Leonard Harrison State Park in Pennsylvania to Watkins Glen State Park in New York, hikers, campers, and outdoor adventurers will want to add these 11 best state parks in the Northeast to their list.
September 15, 2020 05:09 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Food + Drink
9 of the Craziest State Foods
9 of the Craziest State Foods
June 30, 2015 02:10 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Where to Travel Next
The 50 Best Things to Do this Summer in All 50 States: The Northeast
The 50 Best Things to Do this Summer in All 50 States: The Northeast
May 21, 2015 06:47 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek