Connecticut Vacation

Located within driving distance of New York City, Connecticut is a great destination for weekend travelers who are looking to get out of the city and explore the wonders of Autumn in the country. Whether it's sailing in Long Island Sound, taking a driving tour through the beautiful Litchfield Hills, or relaxing at the popular Foxwoods Resort Casino, Connecticut is great destination for world-weary city-dwellers.

• Gillette Castle State Park, an elaborate mansion in East Haddam
• South Norwalk Historic District in Norwalk
• Essex Steam Train and Riverboat in Essex
• Lake Compounce, a family amusement park, in Bristol
• Mark Twain House, Mark Twain's restored home, in Hartford

Mystic Seaport is a "museum village" on the southeastern shore. It includes a children's museum, a restaurant and even a "preservation shipyard," where guests can see restored ships and exhibits.Frommer's: Mystic Seaport

Located in the same town is the "largest non-casino attraction" in the state, the Mystic Aquarium.Mystic Aquarium: Visit the Aquarium There are over 12,000 individual marine animals, including the rare Beluga whale.Mystic Aquarium: Animals & Exhibits The aquarium features a theater and many "hands-on" educational programs.Mystic Aquarium: Visit the Aquarium

When planning your trip to Connecticut, please see the page on Hartford Hotels.

• • The Mahalo Guide To Connecticut Hotels
  • The Mahalo Guide To Hartford, CT Hotels
• Official Tourism Site: Connecticut Accommodations
• Frommer's: Connecticut River Valley, Fairfield County and Litchfield Hills Hotels
• Frommer's: Mystic and the Southeastern Coast, Hartford and New Haven Hotels
• Fodor's: Hartford Hotels
• TripAdvisor: Connecticut Hotel Reviews
• WCities: Where to Stay in New Haven
• The New York Times: Fairfield County Hotels