
Forget the Coast—New England’s Best Small-Town Escape Might Be Inland
Few towns along the Connecticut River feel as instantly familiar as this beautiful town. Water surrounds the little Middlesex County spot on three sides.

Few towns along the Connecticut River feel as instantly familiar as this beautiful town. Water surrounds the little Middlesex County spot on three sides.

Small in size but rich in charm, Connecticut is one of New England’s best-kept treasures — a place where coastal beauty, colonial history, and countryside serenity blend seamlessly.

Divided in two by the Connecticut River that runs through it, the state of Connecticut is a beautiful place to explore that is all too often overlooked by visitors, who instead head to nearby New York or Boston.

Despite its relatively small size, Connecticut’s cosmopolitan capital Hartford is packed with fun and interesting attractions.

Tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and a lively cultural scene give this coastal city far more character than many visitors expect.
