Connecticut Travel Guide

Connecticut is small New England state, full of charm, rural beauty and several major cities. The State's top tourist attractions include Yale University, which maintains numerous world-class museums, Mystic Seaport, the restaurant and nightlife scene in downtown New Haven, and two major Indian casinos.

Connecticut Travel Guide - Regions

From West to East:

* Fairfield County - Southwest Connecticut, near New York City.
* Litchfield Hills - Northwest Connecticut.
* Greater New Haven - South central Connecticut.
* Connecticut River Valley - from North central Connecticut to the coast.
* Mystic-Eastern - New London, Tolland and Windham Counties in eastern Connecticut.

Connecticut Travel Guide - Cities

Some of the principal cities in Connecticut are:

* Bridgeport
* Danbury
* Hartford - The state capital.
* Greenwich
* Middletown
* Mystic
* New Britain
* New Haven - the state's "creative capital" and home to the greatest amount of pedestrian life, top-rated restaurants and tourist attractions.
* New London
* Stamford
* Torrington
* Waterbury
* West Hartford
* Willimantic

Connecticut Travel Guide - Other Destinations

Connecticut is rich with history, nature, art and beauty. Truly something for everyone. While many people are drawn each year to Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Casinos, there is much more in this state. There are a number of beaches at the shore, state parks and forests throughout the state, and many smaller parks as well. Gillette Castle State Park in East Hadaam is an excellent family destination. So is the Essex Steam Train and River Boat Ride in Essex.

Connecticut Travel Guide - Beaches

Some of the most well-known beaches in Connecticut include:

* Hammonassett State Park, Madison.
* Rocky Neck State Park, East Lyme. Aside from the beach, Rocky Neck also offers a large camp ground where visitors may come in contact with deer and wild turkey, and a hiking trail that leads up a small mountain.
* Lighthouse Point Beach, New Haven.
* Savin Rock, West Haven

Connecticut Travel Guide - Understand

Like most of New England, the weather in Connecticut is varied with the seasons. It can be highly unpredictable in the spring and fall months, however, throughout the year there is little certainty on exactly what the weather will do.

It is recommended to bring clothes for a variety of temperatures when visiting, and to check the weather report closely. Although there are periods of little or no rain, a raincoat or umbrella are good items to pack. Warm clothes in the winter and light clothes in the summer are also important, although it is recommended to pack a light jacket, even in the summer months.

Connecticut Travel Guide - Talk

Most of Connecticut speaks English, however you will find areas where it may not seem to be the primary language. New Britain, Connecticut is well known for its large Polish community. Some cities in Connecticut, such as Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven and Waterbury, have a large Hispanic population. Many signs there are in English and Spanish. Bridgeport also has a small Brazilian area. New Haven has a small "Chinatown," and Italian can frequently be heard in New Haven's popular Wooster Square neighborhood.

Connecticut Travel Guide - Getting There

* Bradley International Airport(BDL) in Windsor Locks is the state's largest airport. Nearby to Hartford and Springfield (Massachusetts), it has increased its volume at a rapid pace. You also could fly into Logan International in Boston (about a 80-90 minute drive), or any of the three New York area airports (JFK, LaGuardia, Newark).
* Tweed New Haven Regional Airport, 155 Burr Street, New Haven, +1 203 466-8833. A smaller airport.
* There is also a ferry that leaves from Port Jefferson, Long Island to Bridgeport daily, cars are allowed on that ferry.

Connecticut Travel Guide - Things To Do

Mystic Aquarium and Mystic Seaport in Mystic

Casinos

Connecticut is home to the world's largest casino, Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard. The resort includes three hotels with a total of over 1400 guest rooms.

The Mohegan Sun casino in Uncasville is only slightly smaller with 1,200 guest rooms and a number of restaurants and shops.

Connecticut Travel Guide - Stay Safe

Although Connecticut is well known for its affluence, and is the wealthiest state in America, several of the state's cities and towns have neighborhoods that, like other places in the world, the unfamiliar traveler should visit with caution, especially at night.

Connecticut Travel Guide - Around Connecticut

Numerous cities are located within reasonable driving distance of Connecticut's major metropolitan areas: New York, Boston, Springfield, Providence, and Newark. Depending on traffic, Hartford is about a hour away from Bridgeport and about 40 minutes from New Haven on the highway.

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