Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Connecticut

Connecticut, also known as “The Constitution State”, “The Nutmeg State”, “The Provisions State” and “The Land of Steady Habits”, offers some of the most beautiful and spectacular sights and places to visit! Just browse through these awesome pictures and be amazed by it’s beauty. I had a lot of fun picking them out, let me know if you know of any places I could add…

1. Silver Sands State Park

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Silver Sands State Park

Visiting Silver Sands State Park is a must for anyone who wants to experience Connecticut at its most beautiful. With a wide range of activities, such as swimming in Long Island Sound or the bird sanctuary of Charles Island, Silver Sands State Park is also located very close to the similarly superb Walnut Beach.

Heron and egret rookeries are found at Charles Island, which can be reached by foot when the water is at low tide. The snowy owl and the rough-legged hawk are among the birds that can be seen at the bird sanctuary.

2. Wadsworth Falls State Park

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Wadsworth Falls State Park

Wadsworth Falls State Park — which is sometimes just called Wadsworth Falls — is one of Connecticut’s most beautiful natural locations. The falls themselves are a 1.25 mile hike away from the main entrance to the park, but the trek is not a difficult one and the views of the 30-foot falls are well worth a little effort.

There are also many picnic and swimming facilities at the park. Grills for use in cook outs make Wadsworth Falls State Park particularly popular in the summer.

3. Greenwich

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Greenwich, Connecticut

The largest town on Connecticut’s Gold Coast, Greenwich is named after a borough in London and has previously been named among the Best Places to Live in the United States. The Greenwich International Film Festival is one of the town’s most popular annual events, while the Bruce Museum and the Audubon Center are also worth visiting. Greenwich Avenue is a must for anyone who has a passion for shopping.

4. St Mary’s By The Sea in Bridgeport, Connecticut

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St Mary’s By The Sea In Bridgeport, Connecticut

St Mary’s By The Sea in Bridgeport, Connecticut

5. Gillette Castle Park

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Gillette Castle Park, East Haddam, Connecticut

Gillette Castle looks just like a medieval fortress and it is certainly one of the most visually interesting buildings to see in the state of Connecticut. Gillette Castle State Park was originally the home of the actor William Gillette, who was best known for his stage portrayal of the detective Sherlock Holmes. Today, the castle — which was called Seventh Sister — is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Gillette Castle is also a Viewpoint Exhibit Host Site.