With its lengthy shoreline, rich Colonial history and scenic countryside, Connecticut is filled with stunning places. Traveling to these spots is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, explore the natural landscapes of your home state, and discover new spots to take gorgeous photos. So get out and start exploring!
- Saville Dam
John Schiller/Flickr Rt. 318, Barkhamsted, CT 06063
The 8-mile reservoir is the ideal place for a relaxing picnic.
- Eolia Mansion
supercake/Flickr 275 Great Neck Rd., Waterford, CT 06385
Located at Harkness Memorial State Park, this estate boasts lovely gardens and grand views of the ocean.
- Castle Craig
Lisa Jacobs/Flickr Peak Dr., Meriden, CT 06451
This tower in the Hanging Hills has an observation deck, perfect for catching great views.
- New Canaan Nature Center
New Canaan Nature Center/Facebook 144 Oenoke Rd., New Canaan, CT 06840 When it comes to stunning places that also make their own delicious syrup, this is the only place that comes to mind.
- Silver Sands State Park
J J/Flickr 1 Silver Sands Park Way, Milford, CT 06460
Positioned on the Long Island Sound, this beach area is famous for its sweeping views.
- Wadsworth Falls
Alec/Flickr 727 Wadsworth St., Middletown, CT 06457
Splash in the natural pool and enjoy the surrounding park.
- Mulberry Point
slack12/Flickr 38 Marshall Ave., Guilford, CT 06437
Incredible colors reveal themselves at low tide, when the stone and marsh become visible.
- Quaddick Lake
Ryan Szepan/Flickr 818 Town Farm Rd, Thompson, CT 06277
Plenty of trails and access to water activities to find here, making it a must visit for nature lovers.
- Thimble Islands
slack12/Flickr Branford, CT 06405
Take a sunset cruise around the islands for a truly beautiful experience.
- Lighthouse Point Park
versageek/Flickr 2 Lighthouse Rd., East Haven, CT 06512
Walk the rocky shore and check out the historical carousel for an afternoon well spent.
- Talcott Mountain State Park
John Cudworth/Flickr 560 Simsbury Rd., Bloomfield, CT 06002
Atop the wooded hills is Heublein Tower, a must see stone gem.
Have you been to one of these stunning places before? Tell us about it! And check out these Scenic Roads In Connecticut for more great views!
John Schiller/Flickr
Rt. 318, Barkhamsted, CT 06063
The 8-mile reservoir is the ideal place for a relaxing picnic.
supercake/Flickr
275 Great Neck Rd., Waterford, CT 06385
Located at Harkness Memorial State Park, this estate boasts lovely gardens and grand views of the ocean.
Lisa Jacobs/Flickr
Peak Dr., Meriden, CT 06451
This tower in the Hanging Hills has an observation deck, perfect for catching great views.
New Canaan Nature Center/Facebook
144 Oenoke Rd., New Canaan, CT 06840 When it comes to stunning places that also make their own delicious syrup, this is the only place that comes to mind.
J J/Flickr
1 Silver Sands Park Way, Milford, CT 06460
Positioned on the Long Island Sound, this beach area is famous for its sweeping views.
Alec/Flickr
727 Wadsworth St., Middletown, CT 06457
Splash in the natural pool and enjoy the surrounding park.
slack12/Flickr
38 Marshall Ave., Guilford, CT 06437
Incredible colors reveal themselves at low tide, when the stone and marsh become visible.
Ryan Szepan/Flickr
818 Town Farm Rd, Thompson, CT 06277
Plenty of trails and access to water activities to find here, making it a must visit for nature lovers.
Branford, CT 06405
Take a sunset cruise around the islands for a truly beautiful experience.
versageek/Flickr
2 Lighthouse Rd., East Haven, CT 06512
Walk the rocky shore and check out the historical carousel for an afternoon well spent.
John Cudworth/Flickr
560 Simsbury Rd., Bloomfield, CT 06002
Atop the wooded hills is Heublein Tower, a must see stone gem.
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