Things to do in Connecticut

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The top 74 attractions in Connecticut

Gardens in Hartford

Bushnell Park

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Ideally, Connecticut’s diverse capital city deserves at least a few days of exploration. But for travelers with less time, a visit

Festivals in Woodstock

The Woodstock Fair

Every year, on Labor Day Weekend (the long weekend including the first Monday in September) the fairgrounds in rural Woodstock, Co

Of Touristic Interest in Colchester

Comstock Covered Bridge

Connecticut’s three remaining covered bridges, picturesquely perched above rushing rivers, are classic photo opportunities in any

Nature Reserves in Madison

Hammonasset Beach State Park

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Hammonasset is Connecticut’s largest public beach, encompassing over two miles of shoreline in the town of Madison, located roughl

Villages in Bridgeport

Captain's Cove Seaport

If you think the colors of New England are restricted to green trees, red barns, and the oranges and yellows of fall foliage, Capt

Historical Monuments in Groton

Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park

At this site on the Thames River in Groton, one of Connecticut’s most striking visuals meets one of the most dramatic moments in i

Museums in Essex

Connecticut River Museum

Connecticut, the state, is named for Connecticut, the river. To understand its history, head for the Connecticut River Museum, whi

Nature Reserves in Litchfield

Topsmead State Forest

Just minutes from the upscale, picturesque town center of Litchfield, down winding rural roads that would feel lonely if the views

Historical Monuments in East Canaan

Beckley Furnace Industrial Monument

Once upon a time, practically everything anyone could want was made in Connecticut. In the northwest hills - now better known for

Historical Monuments in Southbury

Russian Village Historic District

In the suburban town of Southbury is an intriguing slice of little-known Connecticut history, hidden in plain sight. In 1925 a

Museums in Guilford

Henry Whitfield State Museum

Connecticut is packed with history, but the most visible eras tend to be the 18th and 19th centuries. That doesn't mean what came

Villages in Collinsville

Collinsville

Collinsville has been called one of America’s coolest small towns. Now a laid-back, artsy, outdoorsy section of the town of Canton

Lakes in Fairfield

Candlewood Lake

Candlewood Lake isn’t just any inland body of water. The largest man-made lake in Connecticut, it covers 5,420 acres. Its 65 miles

Of Touristic Interest in Glastonbury Center

Glastonbury-Rocky Hill Ferry (And Chester-Hadlyme Ferry)

The Glastonbury-Rocky Hill Ferry, the oldest continually operating ferry in the United States, began its life in 1655 as a raft pu

Shops in Putnam

Putnam Antiques

A generation ago, it looked like the old mill town of Putnam on the lively Quinebaug River was nearing its demise. Today, it’s a b

Museums in Mystic

Mystic Seaport – The Museum of America and the Sea

This is the big one, probably Connecticut’s most popular tourist attraction. Almost all local school children are brought here at

Streets in Lisbon

Connecticut State Route 169

Connecticut is full of lovely drives, and Route 169, which twists and turns the 32 miles between Lisbon and Woodstock, is one of t

Streets in Lisbon

Connecticut State Route 169

Connecticut is full of lovely drives, and Route 169, which twists and turns the 32 miles between Lisbon and Woodstock, is one of t