Northeast · CT
Connecticut
The Constitution State
Capital
Hartford
Best Time to Visit
May-June, September-October
01 Must-See Spots
Mystic Seaport Museum
a living history maritime museum and charming village
Yale University in New Haven
stunning campus with free world-class art galleries
Mark Twain House in Hartford
where Twain wrote his greatest works
Litchfield Hills
rolling countryside, covered bridges, and quintessential New England towns
02 Hidden Gems
Gillette Castle State Park
an eccentric medieval-style castle overlooking the Connecticut River
Devil's Hopyard State Park
Chapman Falls and mysterious pothole formations
Weir Farm National Historical Park
the only national park dedicated to American painting
Kent Falls State Park
a 250-foot cascade and covered bridge in the Litchfield Hills
03 National Parks & Sites
04 Insider Tips
New Haven has arguably the best pizza in America — try Frank Pepe's, Sally's, or Modern
Fall foliage peaks in mid-October in Connecticut — Route 169 is especially scenic
Explore the Connecticut Wine Trail through the rolling hills of the eastern part of the state
The Essex Steam Train and Riverboat ride is a great family outing along the Connecticut River