Step back in time and explore America’s maritime history. This living history museum boasts a recreated 19th-century coastal village, historic ships, and interactive exhibits.

Open Year-Round

Address: 75 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT 06355

Delve into the world of one of America’s greatest authors, Mark Twain. Tour his charming Hartford home, which served as the inspiration for some of his most iconic works.

Open Year-Round

Address: 351 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT 06105

As the oldest public art museum in the United States, the Wadsworth Atheneum features an impressive collection of over 50,000 works of art, spanning over 5,000 years.

Open Year-Round

Address: 600 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103

Located in Ridgefield, this museum showcases innovative and thought-provoking contemporary art exhibitions. Frequently changing exhibitions mean a great selection of both local and travelling art.

Open Year-Round

Address:258 Main St, Ridgefield, CT 06877

Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this science center in Hartford offers interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, and an awe-inspiring rooftop garden. Experiencing the Science Center as a childhood field trip is one of the most quintessential experiences of growing up in Connecticut.

Open Year-Round

Address: 250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103

Aviation enthusiasts will appreciate the vast array of aircraft and exhibits dedicated to New England’s aviation history.

Open Year-Round

Address:36 Perimeter Rd, Windsor Locks, CT 06096

Discover the heart of American Impressionism in Old Lyme, where artists such as Childe Hassam and Willard Metcalf found inspiration.

Open Year-Round

Address:96 Lyme St, Old Lyme, CT 06371

Step back in time and explore America’s maritime history. This living history museum boasts a recreated 19th-century coastal village, historic ships, and interactive exhibits.

Open Year-Round

Available Activities: Hiking, fishing, bicycling, picnicking, and camping.

Address: 366 Hopyard Rd, East Haddam, CT 06423

Explore the eccentrically designed Gillette Castle, surrounded by scenic views of the Connecticut River.

Open Year-Round

Available Activities: Hiking, great viewpoint for photography.

Address: 67 River Rd, East Haddam, CT 06423

Named after its distinctive mountain profile, this park in Hamden is ideal for hiking and birdwatching.

Open Year-Round

Available Activities: Hiking, birdwatching.

Address: Mt Carmel Ave, Hamden, CT

Located in Killingworth, this park boasts a picturesque lake, wooded trails, and a designated swimming area.

Open Year-Round

Address: 381 CT-80, Killingworth, CT 06419

A serene oasis in Southbury, this park features a picturesque waterfall, hiking trails, and picnicking areas.

Open Year-Round

Available Activities: Fishing, Hiking, Waterfall views, Fire Tower, Covered Bridges

Address: 175 Quaker Farms Rd, Southbury, CT 06488

With two miles of beach, this park in Madison is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and birdwatching. Seasonal camping is available, with a camp store and restaurant within the State Park.

Open May-October for Camping
Beach Open Year-Round

Available Activities: Camping, Fishing, Walking Paths, Beach Access, Kite Flying

Address: 1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443

Offering panoramic views of the Hartford skyline, Penwood State Park in Bloomfield is an ideal spot for hiking and picnicking.

Open Year-Round

Available Activities: Cross-Country Skiing, Picnicking, Hiking

Address: 1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443