lighthouse point new haven blue-blazed hiking trails 825 miles COAST COUNTRY CTvisit.com ct wine trail ctwine.com ct beer trail ctbeertrail.net The perfect blend of experiences in one perfectly located place. Between New York City and Boston, there is a place where nature and culture live side by side. Where relaxation can be found just around the corner from exhilaration. And where legendary history is never CONNECTICUT TRAILS far from contemporary style. Just as Connecticut’s hiking and Whether you visit us for a week or make us your base for biking trails help you explore the natural beauty of the state, there exploring New England, Connecticut is so much more are other trails that can help you than a single destination. Our attractions are close to one connect to experiences that will make your visit complete. another, and our natural vistas are easily enjoyed, coastline to countryside. From unique places to stay to charming vineyards to dynamic casinos and world-class shopping, come see why we say Connecticut offers New England’s best blend of experiences. ct art trail arttrail.org ct antiques trail ctvisit.com/antiquestrail 1 mark twain house hartford mystic seaport mystic BY LAND BY SEA History is alive and well in Connecticut, where you’ll find grand houses that tell amazing Mystic Seaport, Mystic Mystic Aquarium, Mystic stories, from the homes of great authors and artists to architectural wonders. From our Explore living history with historic Meet a penguin, touch a shark and ships and a re-created 19th-century get close to a whale at this hands-on unique vantage point on the New England shoreline, you’ll discover our celebrated seafaring village at the Museum of aquarium. maritime legacy and our ongoing connection to life at sea. America and the Sea. Yale University, New Haven Florence Griswold Museum, Home to art galleries, libraries and more, Old Lyme one of the world’s leading schools Part mansion, part art museum, this Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk can trace its history back before the former artists’ colony is considered the See exhibits, marvel at a six-story IMAX® American Revolution. birthplace of American Impressionism. screen and discover the marine life of Long Island Sound. Or get even closer with a cruise aboard the R/V Spirit of the Sound. USS Nautilus, Groton Covered Bridge, Experience what it was like to be a SoundWaters, Stamford West Cornwall member of the crew aboard the first Enjoy an afternoon sail and learn about One of the last and most scenic covered nuclear-powered submarine. the environment of Long Island Sound bridges in Connecticut is listed in the aboard the SoundWaters, an 80-foot, National Register of Historic Places. three-masted schooner ship. 2 3 haley farm state park groton yale university art gallery new haven NATURE CULTURE “The great outdoors” takes on a whole new meaning in Connecticut, where our rolling Yale University Art Gallery, Wadsworth Atheneum, hills, rich forests and rugged coastline entice visitors to enjoy our natural beauty. New Haven Hartford The first college art museum in the America’s oldest public art museum, the Meanwhile, many of our favorite views can also be found indoors — in the studios, United States is home to a large Atheneum currently holds over 50,000 galleries and halls of our world-renowned art museums. collection of modern and contemporary works of art spanning 5,000 years. art from the 20th and early 21st centuries. The Adventure Park at Storrs Soar through five wooded acres of ziplines and aerial rope courses. Goodspeed Opera House, East Haddam With stunning views of the Connecticut River, this Tony Award–winning theatre offers a uniquely historic but charmingly modern experience. Appalachian Trail, Thimble Islands, Stony Creek Litchfield Hills Paddle through the calm waters of Long Mashantucket Pequot New Britain Museum of Museum, Mashantucket The hiking highway meanders through Island Sound, exploring tiny islands and American Art, New Britain hidden coves. More than a museum, this immersive, the northwestern corner of Connecticut This dramatic museum is home to for 52 miles from South Kent to Salisbury. multimedia journey takes you back more than 10,000 American works through time to learn about the land of art from 1740 to the present. and its Native people. 4 5 homestead inn greenwich lime rock park lakeville UNPLUG RECHARGE From world-class hotels to the small-town charms of a historic inn, a room with a Lime Rock Park, Lakeville Essex Steam Train, Essex scenic waterfront view to an RV by a roaring campfire, Connecticut offers so many Rev up your engines for world-class Board vintage rail cars and cruise on a road racing, car shows and auto riverboat through the natural beauty of ways to relax and unwind — especially after experiencing one or more of our many festivals at this fan-friendly venue the Connecticut River Valley. uniquely Connecticut activities. in the Litchfield Hills. Inn at Harbor Hill, Niantic Experience waterfront lodging on the shoreline, close to the world-class excitement of Mohegan Sun and Farmington River Tubing, Foxwoods Resort casinos. New Hartford Splash through white-water rapids in specially designed tubes on 2.5 miles of the scenic Farmington River. Odetah Camping Resort, Madison Beach Hotel, Brownstone Exploration & Bozrah Madison Foxwoods Resort Casino, Discovery Park, Portland Camp in the Connecticut woods, Walk in the dunes at sunrise and savor Mashantucket Get your thrills rock climbing, cliff close to historic sites, scenic drives, freshly prepared, farm-to-table cuisine at Come play with six casinos, AAA jumping, snorkeling, ziplining and taking incredible hikes and endless fun. this cozy beachfront hotel. 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Dockside dining at its best, with classic New England seafood, such as lobster, steamers, clams and clam chowder. Two Roads Brewing Dinners at the Farm, East Lyme Fresh Salt, Old Saybrook Company, Stratford Spend an evening under the stars as you Louis Lunch, New Haven From cocktails and appetizers to Housed in a 100-year-old factory, this enjoy a multicourse meal made from Stop for lunch at this popular New breakfast or lunch with a view, enjoy popular craft brewery offers tours, a ingredients freshly harvested at local farms. Haven eatery, famously known as the locally inspired cuisine where the tasting room and outdoor beer garden. birthplace of the American hamburger. Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound. 8 9 main street chester connecticut science center hartford QUAINT CONTEMPORARY In Fairfield County and the Litchfield Hills, from the Quiet Corner to the Mystic coast, you’ll Connecticut Science Center, The Glass House, find small towns with big hearts, like Chester, Guilford, Essex and Kent, offering shopping, Hartford New Canaan Spark your imagination at this dynamic Stroll the grounds of this architectural dining and culture to fill a day or a weekend. For a more modern twist, Connecticut’s and hands-on science center, filled with marvel that’s also home to 20th-century vibrant downtowns and eclectic museums have an appeal all their own. exhibits and fun for all ages. paintings and sculptures. Town Green, New Haven In New Haven’s historic Town Green neighborhood, you’ll find places to shop, dine and discover the arts while Mohegan Sun, Uncasville exploring museums and other sites Three casinos, luxury hotel rooms, of interest. world-class dining and nightlife make this one of the most energized destinations in New England. Silverman’s Farm, Easton Clinton Crossing Silverman’s is one of many family- Premium Outlets, Clinton PEZ Visitors Center, Orange Hotel Zero Degrees Discover the history behind one of owned farms where you can pick your Save 25% to 65% when you shop Stay in an urban-chic boutique hotel America’s favorite pop culture icons, own apples, peaches, strawberries and 70 outlet stores from the world’s finest in Stamford or Norwalk, conveniently the PEZ candy dispenser, made right other farm-fresh treats in season. designer and name brands. located near major highways and just here in Connecticut. minutes from downtown areas. 10 11 Maine WHERE WE ARE Vermont Connecticut is located at the heart of the BY TRAIN BY PLANE New Northeast region, halfway between New York Hampshire City and Boston. And as the southernmost Amtrak.com Closest airport: MTA.info/mnr New England state, we are an easy drive from • Bradley International Airport (BDL), the larger Northeast cities. 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