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The city of Milford boasts the longest coastline of any municipality in Connecticut, situated west of New Haven and bordered by the Housatonic River.

East Hartford is a residential and industrial municipality located directly on the Connecticut River, where the skyline of Hartford is prominent.

Situated on the west bank of the Connecticut River and established in 1650, Middletown is a medium-sized college city with a rich history in manufacturing and shipping.

Originally a manufacturing town recognized for its cutlery and silverware, Wallingford has transitioned into high-tech industries over the past quarter-century.

The town of Enfield is located in northeastern Connecticut, adjacent to the Massachusetts state line on the east bank of the Connecticut River.

In the 19th and early 20th century, Southington was a hub of heavy industry interspersed with fruit farms.

The city of Norwich developed in the 17th century where the Yantic and Shetucket Rivers converge at the head of the Thames.

This maritime town on the east bank of the Thames River serves as the principal East Coast submarine base for the United States Navy.

In the lower Naugatuck Valley, Shelton is a charming riverside community that has undergone a renaissance since the 1980s.

Located on the northern edge of Bridgeport, Trumbull is an affluent suburban town traversed by the Pequonnock River. This picturesque waterway flows through a series of parks, creating a lengthy green corridor.

If I had to choose an exemplary small town that embodies the finest elements of New England, Glastonbury on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River would rank highly.

The Central Naugatuck River Valley was first settled by Europeans at the very beginning of the 18th century. For much of its history, Naugatuck was part of the city of Waterbury, located just minutes upriver to the north.

Newington, a residential suburb of Greater Hartford, boasts numerous appealing attractions worth your consideration.

The historic center of this charming town, situated between New Haven and Hartford, boasts a distinguished green space. This area, which dates back centuries, is bordered by the First Congregational Church (1827) and a Greek Revival Town Hall.

In Greater New Haven, the town of East Haven is mere minutes east of its larger neighbor yet boasts its own unique character.

Situated on the eastern side of the Connecticut River Valley, Vernon is just a 15-minute drive from Hartford via I-84. However, as I traversed the trails of Vernon, it felt as though a major urban center could be so distant.

Established in 1633, the first English settlement in the state of Connecticut is the town of Windsor, located a few miles up the Connecticut River from Hartford.

The flourishing town of New Milford is situated along the northeastern shore of Lake Candlewood. For generations, affluent New Yorkers have established secondary residences in this area.