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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.

A small town in southwestern Connecticut’s Fairfield County, Newtown possesses a rich history that dates back to the early 18th century. Originally, the land was acquired from the Pootatuck Native Americans by English colonists who had resided along the Housatonic River for centuries.

Located in Greater Hartford, Wethersfield is acknowledged as Connecticut’s oldest permanent European settlement, established in 1634. Its historical significance is recognized by its depiction on the Connecticut State Flag, representing one of the three grapevines, alongside Windsor and Hartford.

This quaint town in eastern Connecticut features charming villages, picturesque roads leading to rolling countryside, and remnants of 18th and 19th-century mills.

Established by Europeans during the late 17th century, the quaint town of South Windsor is situated on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River, in proximity to Hartford.

The affluent small town of Farmington is located 10 miles west of Hartford. This locale serves as the international headquarters for an impressive array of large corporations, including Otis Worldwide.

Windham in Northeastern Connecticut contains the city of Willimantic, which developed around a textile industry in the late 19th century.

Situated just an hour from New York City, at the base of the Berkshires, lies a town boasting a 300-year history and an atmosphere of sophistication.

Just before the Quinnipiac River flows into New Haven Harbor, it curves through the town of North Haven.

This small town west of Hartford is set in an extraordinarily attractive location, nestled within the Farmington River Valley at the base of the Metacomet Ridge.

In the rolling hills of the Western Highlands, Watertown is a north-western suburb of the city of Waterbury.

This welcoming coastal community in New Haven County has been notable since 1639 and is regarded as an antiquarian’s paradise.