Connecticut Travel
Connecticut delights visitors with rolling hills, brilliant fall foliage, hiking, biking and water sports on both oceans and lakes. This Connecticut Web guide presents the many attractions available to visitors of The Nutmeg State, and has resources to help you get around efficiently. You’ll also find tips for choosing and booking accommodations, whether you prefer a luxury hotel, bed and breakfast or campsite.
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Connecticut has something for everyone and four fully defined seasons. Whether you like snow showing or row boating, long hikes or shopping, this corner of New England can satisfy. Use the following resources to determine what time of year you want to visit and what type of vacation you hope to have.
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- Many of the tourism sites in this guide offer information on a wide range of topics. Anytime you have a question about accommodations, maps, reservations or attractions, visit the following sources.
- The best way to find a play, concert or other performing arts program in Connecticut is to do a general search using your favorite search engine. Just include the town or county you’ll be visiting and the type of performance you’d like to see.
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To research Connecticut attractions …
Visit New England
is a good place to begin researching the different tourism options available across Connecticut. The Web site shows you what part of the state to visit if you’re looking for hiking or antiquing, where to go if you want to see theater and historical buildings, and what part to visit if you want to spend time on the shore.
CTvisit
outlines “52 Great Getaways” in Connecticut for friends, couples or families. The “Specials” section points out great travel or accommodation deals happening anytime.
Virtual Tourist
has user-generated descriptions and reviews of attractions and outings throughout Connecticut. This is a good place to get firsthand information about Connecticut tourism.
For the shore…
The Department of Environmental Protection
offers information about Connecticut’s shoreline, including links to public beaches and where to find boating, fishing and swimming locations.
For the Litchfield Hills…
The Northwest CT Convention & Visitors Bureau
provides lodging, sightseeing and activity information for visitors to the Northwest corner of Connecticut.
For Connecticut wine country…
Connecticut Wine Trail
shows a map of Connecticut’s vineyards with links to each one.
Where to stay in Connecticut
Connecticut’s historical towns offer a variety of inns and bed and breakfasts for those ... read more »
Getting Around in Connecticut
Despite the small size of the state, Connecticut roads and public transportation can be hard to ... read more »
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