Connecticut Tourism Highlights
Connecticut offers a wide variety of things to do and see. You can go ballooning, sky diving, skiing - both cross country and downhill skiing, golfing, camping, visit wineries, musuems, historic sites, national parks, state parks, hiking, biking, fishing, and boating. Take a cruise on the Long Island Sound, go kayaking, canoeing, tubing or whitewater rafting ...
The capital of Connecticut is Hartford. For nearby lodging see Hartford hotels.
Connecticut is in New England, an area known for antiques and Revolutionary War sites. On the coast you can go whale watching or play at one of the casinos.
The largest population concentrations outside of the capital are in the cities of Bridgeport, New Haven, Waterbury, New Britain and Stamford.
Connecticut is divided into 5 regions:There are 98 state parks and 32 State forests
Lakes are mostly in the Litchfield Hills Region
Bantam Lake is near Litchfield.
Lake Compounce Family Theme Park - waterslides is located in Bristol
Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center is in Mashantucket.
Quassy Amusement park is close to Waterbury in the town of Middlebury.
Dinosaur State Park - Rocky Hill
Shakespeare festival held annually at Stratford.
New England Air Museum - Windsor Locks
Water Fun For Everyone In Connecticut
If you’re headed out to Connecticut, then be sure to pack your swimming trunks, because there’s a lot of beach action to be enjoyed there! When it comes to any kind of water sports, be it sailing, boating, swimming or just sitting in the sun, people tend to think the best places to go are California and Florida. This isn’t completely true. New England offers some really great water sports and water fun for the whole family.
Beaches For Different Seasons:
If you’re traveling to Hartford during Memorial Day and Labor Day, then make sure you pay a visit to Harvey’s Beach. This is a great place to soak in the sand and surf. There are also playgrounds, so that the kids can still enjoy themselves, if they get bored of playing in the sand and surf. You can also rest easy about the kids playing in the water, as there are lifeguards on duty. However, there is an entrance fee to use the beach and lifeguards are only available during operating hours. If you are heading to Connecticut on a weekend, there are a number of other beautiful beaches you can check out. For instance, the Misquamicut State Beach stretches for about seven miles, and has clean water and white sand. This beach also has complete wheelchair access, as well as warning signals for the visually and aurally impaired.
To experience one of the area’s finest beaches, just head over to Ocean Beach Park, which is also a boardwalk. This beach has a special Splash Park for children under eight. Apart from that, there is an Olympic-sized swimming pool and triple water slide as well as the natural ocean, of course! If someone doesn’t feel like getting their feet wet, they can always play some mini golf, hang out at the arcade, or work out at the health club. There are also nature walks and an observation deck for those who would like to soak in some natural beauty. If that isn’t enough, there is also a restaurant and special entertainment during the evenings.
Boating, Camping And Other Pursuits:
For people who are keen to try a little boating, then there are a number of other beaches you can try. Watch Hill is one of the most popular spots for boating, as well as bird watching. Compared to some of the more developed beaches, this is considered to be much more tranquil. This is mainly due to the fact that there are no extra facilities or eating places on the beach itself. There are also beaches out there that have fishing facilities -- the Sherwood Island State Park and Calf Pasture Beach both have special fishing and swimming areas.
Some beaches also have camping sites available -- the Hammonasset State Park, for instance, has complete camping availability, as well as beach access for an extra fee. So the next time you feel like taking in some water fun and relaxation, but you don’t really feel like hitting the crowded beaches of California, make your way to Connecticut. There is a range of beaches to cater to different tastes, whether you want to sail, sit in the sun, fish, or swim!
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