Come to New England's Nutmeg State. You will find an array of Connecticut Vacation Rentals, including historic inns, cozy B&Bs, as well as fantastic hotels close to the state's cities and casinos. Connecticut has a variety of destinations including the beautiful Litchfield Hills, Housatonic River and Connecticut River Valley; cities with history such as Hartford, New Haven, Danbury, New London, Mystic, and Waterbury. Connecticut's diversity is reflected in the variety of state parks, beaches, quaint village greens, and hiking and biking trails.
The Connecticut Coastal Fairfield Region is the gateway to New England. Coastal Fairfield has a string of seaside marinas and restaurants tucked in between town beaches. The villages have many small boutiques where one can enjoy a day of productive shopping. This is also a cultural destination with fine art museums as well as exhibits. In addition, the family will enjoy a visit to the Maritime Aquarium or nature centers in Stamford or Greenwich. Make Coastal Fairfield your first place to visit on your New England sojourn.
Central Connecticut extends from the beaches of Long Island Sound to the border of Massachusetts and straddles the historic Connecticut River. The region is accessed easily by interstate highways 95, 91 and 84. Here you will discover centuries of history and culture from colonial homesteads, to Mark Twainís eccentric home, and Hartfordís fine museums and performances. In Farmington you can spend a summer afternoon tubing down a river. Travel Essex, a fine old New England river town where you can ride an old steam train or cruise up the river. Favorite places to see include Gillette Castle, Dinosaur State Park, the Old Newgate Prison and the New England Air Museum. Connecticut Vacation Rentals are as varied as the landscape. Fine inns and B&Bs are nestled in the rolling countryside and in scenic villages.
Extending from New Yorkís outer suburbs to the Berkshire Mountains, Northwest Connecticut is an easily accessible four season retreat. Tucked in around the hills and riversides are elegant restaurants, inns and Vacation Rentals. Strolling down a village shopping street youíll find colonial antiques and the latest fashions. The Housatonic River and smaller streams are renowned for trout fishing ñ and trout by their nature, live only in beautiful places. For memorable sightseeing in blossoming spring or during fall foliage take a drive through the villages of Kent, Cornwall Bridge and Litchfield. Eastern Connecticut feautres culture, countryside and casinos. This is a Vacation Rental destination that has activities for everyone. Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium are world-class institutions showcasing Americaís seagoing history and the life below the surface. The old whaling port of New London has a new waterfront park where you may see a submarine heading out on patrol. For unparalleled flash and pizzazz itís the Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Casinos. The rolling countryside north of the shoreline is quaint and historic. Brooklyn, Connecticut is a complete opposite of its famous namesake. This is just one of the regionís towns that is great for walking. Youíll discover fine places to eat, curious shops, statues of local heroes, and old cemeteries careworn but cared for.
This small New Haven South Central region is anchored by the historic city of New Haven and the great Yale University. It is no surprise that the region abounds in cultural activities. On the Yale campus resides the University Art Gallery and the Center for British Art. Another fine institution is the Peabody Museum of Natural History. Or, explore the underground cemetery below the church on the village green. And, be sure to look for some lively theatre and music performances at the Schubert and other playhouses. Be sure to use Connecticut Vacation Rentals for all your New Haven vacation.