This 174-Mile Road Trip Leads To Some Of The Most Scenic Parts Of Connecticut, No Matter What Time Of Year It Is
By Lisa Sammons|Published February 07, 2022
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
Connecticut is incredibly beautiful and has a surprising array of scenery throughout the year. Summer brings thousands to our stunning beaches. With autumn come the leaf peepers, searching for fall foliage in the Litchfield Hills. Come winter, the state is transformed into a wonderland of postcard-worthy embodiments of the quintessential New England small town. And, of course, spring is a resplendent array of colorful flowers blooming all over the Nutmeg State. No matter what time of year it is, there’s nothing better than a scenic road trip through Connecticut. We’ve compiled a trip for you that features some of the most beautiful places in Connecticut, all on one 174-mile trip. Check out the itinerary on Google Maps.
The entire trip spans 174 miles and just under four hours of driving time, though, of course, you'll likely want at least two or three days to explore the stops.
Macedonia Brook State Park is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful places in Connecticut. It spans over 2,300 acres and has a campground, so if you are visiting between April and October, this might be a good place to spend the night.
Connecticut's burgeoning wine industry features a number of great vineyards throughout the state. Even if you're not a fan of drinking wine, these places are incredibly scenic and often feature restaurants or live music performances.
One of the prettiest wineries in Connecticut is Hopkins Vineyard. This heritage farm is in the heart of the Litchfield Hills region, right on lovely Lake Waramaug. You can find out more at their website.
4. Hammonasset Beach State Park: 1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443
No trip to scenic places in Connecticut would be complete without a trip down to the beach! One of the prettiest in the state is Madison's Hammonasset Beach State Park.
With two miles of shore frontage, it's the longest beach in Connecticut. Many only think to go to the beach during the summertime, but it's just as gorgeous (and far less crowded) in the off season.
While you're down at our shore, make the time to visit Old Saybrook. This charming town is one of the oldest in the state, and has plenty of things to do.
You'll end your trip in beautiful Mystic. Another historic Connecticut beach town, this one's probably most famous for the Mystic Aquarium and Mystic Pizza.
However, even if you don't stop at either of those destinations, this is still a gorgeous and charming town at any time of year!
Connecticut is such a magnificent state that we know we missed several must-see places, but we didn’t want to make an endless road trip (as fun as that would be)! What beautiful places in Connecticut would you recommend adding to this trip? Share your ideas in the comments.
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