You don’t have to travel across the country to find dazzling sights and captivating adventures. There are plenty of things to do and see right here in the Nutmeg State. From small town tours to big time activities, we have put together a list of Connecticut road trips that you simply must check out before you fill your 2018 calendar.
With eight different choices, you will surely find at least one or two of these amazing Connecticut road trips worthy of being added to your bucket list!
Flickr/Nico Quatrevingtsix Let’s take a closer look at these remarkable road trips and find one that is just right for you!
- Ultimate Waterfall Road Trip
Google Maps You can check out the interactive map for this waterfall road trip here.
Explore some of Connecticut’s most natural and stunning waterfalls.
Flickr/John Schiller Nature lovers, this trip is for you. Combine some hiking with the spectacular waterfall views that Connecticut has to offer all in one adventure filled day. Learn more.
- Winter Weekend Road Trip
Google Maps Get started on this trip by taking a look at the interactive map here.
If you love snow, the outdoors, and fantastic restaurants, you will want to take this road trip.
Facebook/Winding Trails, Inc. Spend the weekends embracing the best of Connecticut’s winter season. Enjoy outdoor experiences along with mouth-watering meals and an incredible overnight stay. Learn more.
- Hidden Beaches Road Trip
Google Maps You can find the hidden beaches interactive road trip map here.
Six unique beaches along the shoreline that each offer something special.
Flickr/J J For astounding water views and plenty of space to explore, check out these beaches along the Connecticut shoreline. No matter what the season, a day at the beach is always a good day! Learn more.
- Castle Road Trip
Google Maps The interactive map for the castle road trip can be found here.
The places you will visit on this road trip will absolutely amaze you.
Flickr/Doug Kerr Majestic and full of history are the locations you will visit on this 114 mile drive. Don’t forget to bring you camera because you will want to capture the architecture of these beautiful buildings. Learn more.
- Small Town Road Trip
Google Maps The small town road trip interactive road trip map can be found here.
Tour eight quaint towns in Connecticut for a road trip full of charming sights.
Facebook/Victoria Station Cafe You’ll journey through every county to visit picturesque small towns and see the wonderful things they have to offer. Learn more.
- The Ultimate Terrifying Road Trip
Google Maps Access the interactive map for this terrifying trip here.
This road trip takes some bravery to complete.
Flickr/Julie Jordan Scott There are quite a few places with a history of haunting in Connecticut. This trip will hit some of those spine tingling locations. To learn more, click here.
- Natural Wonders Road Trip
Google Maps The interactive map for this action packed road trip can be found here.
We have some pretty awe-inspiring natural wonders tucked away in Connecticut.
Flickr/John Virgolino This road trip will take you all over the state. From north to south and east to west, it is worth every single mile. Learn more.
- Abandoned Connecticut Road Trip
Google Maps The interactive map for this creepy road trip is here.
Those who dare might choose to take this road trip to some abandoned places in Connecticut.
Flickr/Cong Huang Castle ruins, an abandoned zoo and a mental hospital are all included on this creepy 127 mile trip around the state. Learn more.
So which one of these Connecticut road trips are you going to embark on first? Or are you ready to take all of them? Maybe you want to tackle the whole country, if that’s the case try this ultimate U.S.A road trip.
Flickr/Nico Quatrevingtsix
Let’s take a closer look at these remarkable road trips and find one that is just right for you!
Google Maps
You can check out the interactive map for this waterfall road trip here.
Flickr/John Schiller
Nature lovers, this trip is for you. Combine some hiking with the spectacular waterfall views that Connecticut has to offer all in one adventure filled day. Learn more.
Get started on this trip by taking a look at the interactive map here.
Facebook/Winding Trails, Inc.
Spend the weekends embracing the best of Connecticut’s winter season. Enjoy outdoor experiences along with mouth-watering meals and an incredible overnight stay. Learn more.
You can find the hidden beaches interactive road trip map here.
Flickr/J J
For astounding water views and plenty of space to explore, check out these beaches along the Connecticut shoreline. No matter what the season, a day at the beach is always a good day! Learn more.
The interactive map for the castle road trip can be found here.
Flickr/Doug Kerr
Majestic and full of history are the locations you will visit on this 114 mile drive. Don’t forget to bring you camera because you will want to capture the architecture of these beautiful buildings. Learn more.
The small town road trip interactive road trip map can be found here.
Facebook/Victoria Station Cafe
You’ll journey through every county to visit picturesque small towns and see the wonderful things they have to offer. Learn more.
Access the interactive map for this terrifying trip here.
Flickr/Julie Jordan Scott
There are quite a few places with a history of haunting in Connecticut. This trip will hit some of those spine tingling locations. To learn more, click here.
The interactive map for this action packed road trip can be found here.
Flickr/John Virgolino
This road trip will take you all over the state. From north to south and east to west, it is worth every single mile. Learn more.
The interactive map for this creepy road trip is here.
Flickr/Cong Huang
Castle ruins, an abandoned zoo and a mental hospital are all included on this creepy 127 mile trip around the state. Learn more.
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