Connecticut is a place of history, scholars, and New England charm. New Haven, home to Yale University, has some of the most fun things to do in Connecticut at night — the Ivy League school is a center for art, culture, and nightlife in the state. The affluent capital city, Hartford, has many historic attractions to explore.
The most beautiful places to visit in Connecticut include West River, Edgewood Park, Silver Sands State Park, Walnut Beach, and Wadsworth Falls State Park. If that’s not enough, visit the largest town on Connecticut’s Gold Coast, Greenwich.
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If a big-name act is going to Connecticut, it’ll be hosted at Oakdale Theatre. For something different, visit the Bantama Cinema. It’s used to screen independent and foreign films for its patrons.
Looking for kids activities in Connecticut? New Haven’s Ghost Walk is one of longest running ghost tours that runs year-round. The storytellers and actors are enthusiastic about the family-friendly tour, rain or shine.
The casual Trumbull Kitchen has a diverse menu of all-American food. In contrast, Hartford’s Salute is a stylish Italian restaurant with a more upscale atmosphere.
Wadsworth Atheneum, located in Hartford, is America’s oldest public art museum. To explore a historic home built with American Gothic influences, take a tour of the Mark Twain House.
Located in the Foxwoods Casino complex, the Tanger Outlet Mall features a big selection of brand-name stores. For a more eclectic selection of items, stop by the Housatonic Trading Company.