Connecticut is a beautiful, scenic state, equipped with coastline, islands, and expansive forests. But nature isn’t the only type of beauty in this state. Connecticut is also home to incredibly charming towns with scenic views of their own. Whether it’s the New England architecture or the covered bridges, these towns are a sight to see!
- Chester
Doug Kerr/Flickr This town is full of historical pride, and has managed to maintain its old village look to this day. It is literally set in, and surrounded by forestry. The trails here are just gorgeous.
- Kent
Bob B.P./Flickr This town is known for having the best foliage around. But not so well known is the fact that there are 17 waterfalls here. See if you can find them!
- Wethersfield
Melanie McCue/Flickr This town on the Connecticut river is home to the state’s largest historic district.
- Essex
Doug Kerr/Flickr There are three distinct villages here, each with its own unique architecture.
- Old Saybrook
Jay McAnally/Flickr Home to a lighthouse and historic manors, this town was inhabited by Katharine Hepburn, who loved the friendly locals.
- Madison
svenster/Flickr In his memoir, Bill Clinton singled out his love for this town, but it still manages to remain a well kept state secret.
- Westport
Doug Kerr/Flickr This coastal town is lined with intricate Victorian-style buildings leading up to the downtown area, where brick buildings meet water.
- Washington
Peter Dutton/Flickr This town has come a long way since its farming days. If you visit, definitely go apple picking.
- Cornwall
Doug Kerr/Flickr This tiny town in Litchfield Hills is famous for its covered bridge, but it also has a gorgeous autumn season.
- Milford
Doug Kerr/Flickr Host of the second largest green in New England, visit this town if you love long walks and browsing through small shops.
- Guilford
phoca24/Flickr This town is perfect if you’ve been wanting to enjoy the sights of the Long Island Sound.
- Greenwich
Doug Kerr/Flickr A popular site for commuters, this town soothes the stresses of city life, but is a bit more high end than other small towns.
- Mystic
Lara/Flickr With its stunning seaport, Mystic attracts water lovers who come to grab dinner with a view and visit the maritime museums.
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Doug Kerr/Flickr
This town is full of historical pride, and has managed to maintain its old village look to this day. It is literally set in, and surrounded by forestry. The trails here are just gorgeous.
Bob B.P./Flickr
This town is known for having the best foliage around. But not so well known is the fact that there are 17 waterfalls here. See if you can find them!
Melanie McCue/Flickr
This town on the Connecticut river is home to the state’s largest historic district.
There are three distinct villages here, each with its own unique architecture.
Jay McAnally/Flickr
Home to a lighthouse and historic manors, this town was inhabited by Katharine Hepburn, who loved the friendly locals.
svenster/Flickr
In his memoir, Bill Clinton singled out his love for this town, but it still manages to remain a well kept state secret.
This coastal town is lined with intricate Victorian-style buildings leading up to the downtown area, where brick buildings meet water.
Peter Dutton/Flickr
This town has come a long way since its farming days. If you visit, definitely go apple picking.
This tiny town in Litchfield Hills is famous for its covered bridge, but it also has a gorgeous autumn season.
Host of the second largest green in New England, visit this town if you love long walks and browsing through small shops.
phoca24/Flickr
This town is perfect if you’ve been wanting to enjoy the sights of the Long Island Sound.
A popular site for commuters, this town soothes the stresses of city life, but is a bit more high end than other small towns.
Lara/Flickr
With its stunning seaport, Mystic attracts water lovers who come to grab dinner with a view and visit the maritime museums.
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