Whether you’re looking to get in the great outdoors to see the leaves change color in the early autumn or just want to take in some of the state’s rich colonial past, Connecticut might be small but it packs in a lot of activities. There is much to do, plenty to eat and lots to see.
The Visit Connecticut, State of Connecticut Office of Tourism offers facts on the site, listing 52 great getaways around the state. There are fun facts for kids, a calendar of upcoming events and travel information.
Suggested activities are broken down for visitors planning a trip. So whether you’re looking for a romantic weekend, a trip for the whole family, or want to take in the arts and culture of the state the official Web site has you covered.
The state is broken down into five regions and each of these has its own tourism office, so no matter where you go in Connecticut you’ll never be too far from a travel expert.
Write to them at:River Valley: Connecticut's Heritage River Valley, 31 Pratt Street, 4th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103 By phone: 800-793-4480
Mystic Country: Connecticut East , 32 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320 By phone: 800-863-6569Litchfield Hills: Northwest Connecticut Convention & Visitors Bureau, 21 Church St., Waterbury, CT 06702-2106 By phone: 888-588-7880
Greater New Haven: Greater New Haven Convention & Visitors Bureau, 59 Elm St., New Haven, CT 06510 By phone: 800-332-STAYFairfield County: Coastal Fairfield County Convention & Visitor Bureau, Gate Lodge, Mathews Park, 297 West Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850 By phone: 800-866-7925
