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  • Seven Reasons To Take A Connecticut Vacation  By : Cliff Calderwood
    As a New England vacation travel writer I’ve always considered Connecticut an overlooked state when people choose destinations and attractions for a New England vacation. As you’ll discover here a Connecticut vacation offers excitement... or peace and quiet, depending on your mood.

    Let’s take a quick look at seven reasons why you should consider a Connecticut vacation for your next New England trip.

    THE MUSEUMS OF CONNECTICUT

    With more than 14 diverse theme museums ...
  • Mystic Seaport - Tall Ships, Whaling, And Preservation  By : Cliff Calderwood
    A day at Mystic Seaport in Connecticut is a link to the glorious seafaring past of New England. The Museum of America and the Sea is an entertaining journey through 19th century nautical life as you visit the three main exhibits at Mystic Seaport: the historic ships, the authentic seaport village and exhibits, and the preservation shipyard.

    The coastline in this part of New England was once home to huge whaling fleets and many where built along these shores. The area of M...
  • Fall Foliage Scenic Drive In Connecticut  By : Cliff Calderwood
    Fall foliage scenic drives in Connecticut include the Long Island Sound coastal routes, and the Litchfield Hills in Northwestern Connecticut. These areas offer dramatic scenic drives any season, but for me, the trip that comes alive in the fall is nestled in eastern Connecticut’s "Quiet Corner" and is Route 169. This is a gem of a fall foliage scenic drive in Connecticut. Let me take you for a quick spin...

    Peak fall foliage in Connecticut usually starts mid-October and la...
  • A View Of Fall Foliage In Connecticut  By : Jayden Vandiest
    As the autumn sets in the leaves start displaying various tints and hues, filling people with true joie de vivre, especially to those who live in or visit New England and the Northwest of United States. Connecticut is also one of the hallmarks for taking the brilliant fall color tours. The region offers a plenty of ways to enjoy the leaves and their brilliance.

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