Travel

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.

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.