Recently praised by USA Today as one of the most liveable places in America, Danbury is a small city near the southern shore of the upscale Candlewood Lake. Here you’ll be in the very southern foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, with peaks rising to 900+ feet under a mantle of forest. When I think of …
The historic center of this agreeable small town between New Haven and Hartford is on a dignified green. Reaching back centuries, this space is bordered by the First Congregational Church (1827) and a Greek Revival Town Hall. In June the green holds a little strawberry festival, which is appropriate for the many fruit-growing farms in …
Southwest of Hartford, Bristol is a city with a reputation that belies its size. Today Bristol is known as the home of ESPN, while in the 19th and early 20th centuries the city was a manufacturing hotbed, and leader in clock-making and doorbells. That horological heritage is recorded at the American Clock & Watch Museum. …
The Central Naugatuck River Valley was first settled by Europeans at the very beginning of the 18th century. For much of its past, Naugatuck was part of the city of Waterbury, which is minutes upriver to the north. There you can immerse yourself in Connecticut art at the Mattatuck Museum, and catch a Broadway show …
This historic shore town on Long Island Sound has more than 20 monuments on the National Register of Historic Places. You’ll see a few along the Route 146 Scenic Drive. This beautiful road breaks away from I-95 for a circuitous trip through rural and coastal Connecticut. Drawing your gaze on the coast are the Thimble …
Officially known as the “Constitution State”, Connecticut derives its name from the river that intersects the state. The third smallest state by area, Connecticut is located in the north-eastern region of the United States of America. Although a part of the New England region, Connecticut is often considered as one of the three states that …
Rushing water often helps us to feel peaceful and less stressed, and many people seek out these natural beauties to rejuvenate themselves. Maybe it’s the sound of the water, knowing how powerful nature is, or something else entirely. There is certainly beauty in cascading water that rolls from any height over limestone or other rocky …
The word Connecticut was developed from numerous spellings of the Algonquian word for ‘long tidal river’, with the state being named after the Connecticut River. The river cuts through the centre of it, creating the Connecticut River Valley. It is the USA’s third smallest state, though it has a diverse range of geography ranging from …
Connecticut is one of the most charming of all the American states. With a rustic mix of coastal towns and rural havens, there is a lot to love about this area of New England. Unlike many US states, Connecticut has access to the coast; calling all surfers, sand lovers, and beach bums! Being on the …
Connecticut, also known as The Nutmeg State, is a small state in the New England region in northeastern part of the United States. Although a part of New England, it is considered a part of the ‘Tristate area’ along with New York and New Jersey because of its proximity to both. The state is known …