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Connecticut travel guide

Old seaports, leafy small towns and the birthplace of American pizza rivalry.

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Capital
Hartford
Best time to go
May–Oct (fall colors: Oct)
Daily budget
$$$ about $200–300 a day
Fly into
BDL Hartford

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Top places to visit in Connecticut

  1. Mystic Seaport

    A recreated 1800s whaling village and tall ships.

  2. New Haven & Yale

    Ivy League campus and famous pizza.

  3. Litchfield Hills

    Covered bridges, farms and fall colors.

  4. Gillette Castle

    A quirky stone castle above the Connecticut River.

  5. Mark Twain House

    The author's ornate home in Hartford.

What to eat in Connecticut

  • New Haven apizza
  • Hot buttered lobster roll
  • Steamed cheeseburger
  • Clam chowder

When is the best time to visit Connecticut?

May–Oct is usually the best time to visit Connecticut (fall colors: Oct). Pricey: about $200–300 a day for one person, including a shared hotel room and meals.

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Budgets are rough mid-range costs per person, including a shared hotel room and meals. Always check opening times and prices before you go.