12 Places In Connecticut That Are Better Than Anywhere Else In The Country
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Lisa Sammons
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We don’t know why the Nutmeg State gets a bad rap as a boring place. There are so many unique and beautiful places in Connecticut that are unlike anywhere else in the country. Check out a few of our favorites (in no particular order):
Connecticut State Capitol, 210 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
We admit we are biased, but we think the Connecticut State Capitol building is one of the most beautiful in the country. It's a grand example of Eastlake architecture.
Elizabeth Park Conservancy, 1561 Asylum Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117, USA
The Elizabeth Park Conservancy is one of the most beautiful spring destinations in Connecticut. Here, you'll find a rock garden, beautiful rose tunnel, a lovely cafe, and plenty more.
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Chester, CT, USA
Chester is one of our favorite small towns in Connecticut and makes for a delightful day trip.
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Enders State Forest, Granby, CT 06035, USA
Enders Falls is such a tranquil spot! It's actually a series of waterfalls, with drops ranging from just a few feet up to a 30-foot drop.
Saville Dam Road, Saville Dam Rd, Barkhamsted, CT 06063, USA
A dam might seem like an odd choice for a unique spots list, but the Saville Dam looks like something out of a fairy tale. The castle-like structure houses the pump and other inner workings, but it sure looks neat!
Gillette Castle State Park, East Haddam, CT 06423, USA
What can we say, we love castles in Connecticut. One of the most famous is Gillette Castle. This East Haddam landmark was once a private residence and now is the centerpiece of a state park that shares its name.
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Silver Sands State Park, 1 Silver Sands Pkwy, Milford, CT 06460, USA
Silver Sands State Park is among the top state parks in Connecticut. This place is gorgeous! You'll find trails through marshes and sandy beach here, plus a fun boardwalk.
Harkness Memorial State Park, 275 Great Neck Rd, Waterford, CT 06385, USA
Harkness Memorial State Park is so dreamy. This park has an amazing variety of terrain - don't miss out on the gardens!
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Litchfield County, CT, USA
The Litchfield Hills region is so scenic and filled with charming small towns. It's such a quintessentially New England part of the state.
Pomfret, CT, USA
Northeast Connecticut is often nicknamed the Quiet Corner due to its lack of bigger towns. There are plenty of places to explore here, but the tranquil and pastoral scenery is like nowhere else.
Mystic Seaport, Stonington, CT 06355, USA
The Mystic Seaport Village is such a cool living history museum!
Kent Falls State Park, 462 Kent Cornwall Rd, Kent, CT 06757, USA
No list of great Nutmeg State attractions would be complete without the majestic Kent Falls State Park.
How many of these amazing places in Connecticut have you been to? Are there any you think belong on the list? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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