The Unofficial Connecticut Visitor Guide
Connecticut might not be the first place that pops into your mind when planning a vacation. It’s often overshadowed by the allure of New York City or the historic charm of Boston.
Skiers head to the snowy peaks of Vermont and New Hampshire each winter. Beachgoers flock to the sandy shores of Cape Cod and the Hamptons during the summer months. And the cultural hubs of New York and Philadelphia draw crowds with their museums, theaters, and historic sites.
Sure, Connecticut has its famous Yale University and the renowned Mystic Seaport. You might catch a weekend trip to the casinos in Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun. The picturesque towns along the Connecticut River and the fall foliage tours do make it into travel guides occasionally.
But it’s rare to see Connecticut featured prominently in mainstream travel brochures.
Despite the efforts of state and local tourism boards, Connecticut often gets overlooked when people plan their next getaway.
It seems that Connecticut’s biggest fans tend to be those who have lived or worked here. Once you experience the quaint towns, diverse landscapes, and rich history, you start to see just how much this small state has to offer.
That’s where the Connecticut Visitor Guide comes in – a resource dedicated to uncovering the hidden gems and must-see spots in the Nutmeg State.
This isn’t an official tourist marketing site. That means you get an independent and unbiased view of the places we cover. We don’t claim to cover the entire state, and while we don’t intentionally skip the top attractions, our choice of destinations might seem unique or even quirky.
We love exploring smaller towns like Essex and Chester just as much as the bustling city of New Haven. We enjoy highlighting spots where the local tourist office hasn’t yet created an English version of their website.
Our aim is to offer something a bit different from the large travel portals that focus on the most popular locations. We don’t feature sites or accommodations because they’ve paid for placement. Instead, we strive to provide an honest mix of the good and the not-so-good about each location.
We hope you, the visitor to Connecticut Visitor Guide, find our information useful as you plan your trip to this beautiful state. If you do, feel free to share our site with your friends or give us a shout-out on social media. Happy travels!
Connecticut Counties Travel Guides
Fairfield County
Hartford County
Litchfield County
Middlesex County
New Haven County
New London County
Tolland County
