We love lengthy road trips in Connecticut, but there’s also something to be said about a single day of fun. If you’re looking to spend the whole day enjoying the Nutmeg State, we’ve got just the sunrise to sunset in Connecticut day of exploring for you. You’ll discover some of the best places to see the sunrise in Connecticut.

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The total drive time is less than an hour, so this won't take you all day and you'll be home before bedtime! You'll get to catch both a sunrise and a sunset on two different beaches, and have plenty of time to relax at each destination before heading to the next.
1. Silver Sands State Park
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Silver Sands State Park, 1 Silver Sands Pkwy, Milford, CT 06460, USA
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The Silver Sands State Park area is one of our favorite places to catch a sunrise in Connecticut. We don't know that there's anything more magnificent than watching the daybreak from the beach!

Note that the Silver Sands parking lot doesn't open until 8 am, so you will need to park elsewhere and walk a few blocks to reach the beach. The views are more than worth the effort, though. You've got plenty of time to chill at the beach before your next stop, so relax for a while. The park features plenty of areas for walking.

Let's look around Silver Sands State Park and the fantastic beach on Long Island Sound with Afternoon in Connecticut in this video. Be sure to get here early to enjoy one of those stunning CT sunrises:

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2. Nordic Fish
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Nordic Fish – Seafood and Fresh Fish Market in Fairfield, CT, 1499 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
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Since we're having a beach day, why not enjoy delicious seafood for lunch? Nordic Fish has an array of fresh seafood choices, but today we'll be picking up some sushi. Nordic Fish also serves build-your-own poke bowls that have vegetarian offerings.

Enjoy this quick video of the grand opening of Nordic Fish. Be sure to stop by for some of the best fresh fish and sushi in Fairfield, CT:
3. Greenwich Point Park
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Greenwich Point Park, 11 Tods Driftway, Old Greenwich, CT 06870, USA
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Once you're all filled up on seafood, head on over to Greenwich, where we'll be visiting Greenwich Point Park. The Tod's Point section of the park is one of the best places to catch a sunset in Connecticut. The views here are amazing! This is the perfect ending to a fun-filled day that doesn't require a lot of planning, time, or expense. And what better way to round out a sunrise to sunset roadtrip than with a luminous sunset over Tod's Point.

Check out Tod's Point in Greenwich Point Park and all the fun activities you can enjoy at this scenic park:

These are some of the best places to see the sunrise in Connecticut along the coast. What’s your favorite place for catching a sunrise or sunset in Connecticut? We’d love to hear about your experiences! Share your stories about the best sunrises in Connecticut that you’ve experienced.

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Discover the best sunrises in CT

Chris Muras | February 03, 2023

What are the best places to see the sunrise in CT?

With so many scenic areas in Connecticut, there are ample places to enjoy a good sunset. The same is true for the early birds among us and the elusive sunrise. If you enjoy the peace and quiet of a good sunrise you'll love this list of the best places to see the sunrise in CT:

  • Gillette Castle, East Haddam, CT: Can you imagine the views you'll enjoy watching the sunrise from the tower of a historic castle? No need to imagine it, just go visit.
  • Haystack Mountain, Norfolk, CT: An early morning hike through the foothills of the Haystack Mountains is a sublime experience. It's even better when the fog burns off and you are treated to a glorious sunrise.
  • Lovers Leap, New Milford, CT: This sometimes-considered haunted overlook might seem like an odd place to enjoy the sunrise over a new day. But in its essence, it couldn't be more perfect. As the sun rises, so too, do the souls of these two unfortunate lovers ascend into the heavens.
  • Talcott Mountain, Simsbury, CT: The early morning views of Heublein Tower gleaming in golden hues is quite majestic, especially in the fall when the sunrise glows against Connecticut leaves bursting with color.
  • Niantic Boardwalk, Niantic, CT: This iconic beach and boardwalk are simply divine in the early morning when Niantic Bay and Long Island Sound take on the shimmering pinks and oranges of the reflecting sun. It is also the perfect spot to round out the day with dark gold and lava orange hues bursting across the sky before nightfall.

 

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