Connecticut
From the rolling Litchfield Hills to the picturesque Long Island Sound, your tour will cross such varied landscapes as scenic villages, cosmopolitan cities and quaint covered bridges. This state really packs a fun-filled punch for groups in for the time of their lives!
Connecticut is America’s third smallest state, but don’t let that fool you. Within a surprisingly short distance visitors will encounter such a wide variety of things to do and places to see it’ll be hard to decide where to start! Your group can experience activities as diverse as exploring a Colonial town, trying their luck at the world’s largest casino, doing a wine-tasting at an award-winning winery, or even thrilling to the antics of the Mystic Aquarium’s famed beluga whales – all within a 45-minute drive.
The Constitution State is also deeply rooted in American history and that history permeates every corner of the state. The original charter of Connecticut’s first colonists was used as the model for the American Constitution, and the state’s museums and historic sites are burgeoning with exhibits and artifacts to satisfy even the deepest of historical thirsts. Historical Connecticut is about award-winning art, music, sports, festivals and much more.
Just 90 miles from east to west, and 55 miles from north to south, compact Connecticut can be crossed in less than three hours. Its ideal location halfway between Boston and New York makes the state a perfect gateway for travelers – a gateway to New England for those coming from the south and a gateway to the Mid-Atlantic for those coming from the north.
Getting around the state is not only exciting to visitors, but it’s a breeze as well. The state boasts a well-maintained highway system and Interstate-95 skirts along Connecticut’s coastline providing access to all points in the state.
Groups will love all that Connecticut has to offer. It’s convenient and thoroughly appealing to groups of all sizes and all interests. Be sure to treat your tour to Connecticut while visiting the region, a real sample of everything New England.
