Ask anyone that has lived in Connecticut or even someone who has just visited there and each one will tell you that Connecticut should be your next stop. Visiting Connecticut is a wonderful way for you to enjoy wholesome fun for adults and children alike. There are so many great places to visit throughout Connecticut all through the year.
During the Fall Season, so many people come to enjoy the fall foliage. Take a drive down Routes 1, 7, 9, 15 and 169 and you will enjoy spectacular views of all vibrant colors of fall foliage. If you are a west coast native then you will especially enjoy these breathtaking sceneries. Take the time to enjoy these colors. One great stop along these routes is at exit 35 off route 137 north. Just a short distance from the highway you can visit the Bartlett Arboretum, the perfect spot for fall foliage. Located within Stamford, Connecticut, you will find there 91 acres of trails, award-winning trees, gardens and greenhouses. Spend the day biking across these trails and then stay overnight at one of the many fine Stamford hotels. As the close of fall is nearing, the leaves are almost all down, so if you would like to experience fall in Connecticut, the time is now.
Winter in Connecticut has a lot to offer as well. Connecticut does get kind of cold, but there is a lot of frozen fun for you to enjoy. Bantam Lake, Tyler Lake and Coventry Lake are popular lakes around Connecticut that are great for ice fishing. Fish that you will find in this area will include bass, northern pike, yellow perch and bluegills. Make sure to get the right equipment and bait. There are many local stores that can assist you with that. Next enjoy the popular winter sport of skiing as well as downhill snow biking at Woodbury Ski Area. Connecticut is also in close proximity to New York City. So you can enjoy the holiday magic of Manhattan for a day while visiting Connecticut in the winter.
During the spring season you can join Sunrise Birding, LCC on one of their Bird Watching and Wildlife Tours to witness the northward journey of birds during spring migration. Also during the spring it is especially enjoyable to enjoy the attractions around Mystic, including the Mystic Aquarium and the quant shops at Mystic Seaports. Whichever sites you choose to visit during your spring visit you will most definitely enjoy as the wonderful weather you can expect will make it so much more pleasant.
Summer is beautiful in Connecticut. The east coast of Connecticut brings you great beaches, which offers great summer fun. You can also take ferry to Block Island RI to enjoy a pristine island. Small quant store and inns line the beaches. Mopeds are available for rent for a day full of fun and adventure. A new activity to enjoy is zorbing at Woodbury Ski Area. You can take a fantastic ride down the ski slopes, minus the snow, from within a ball of air. This is unique way of having fun that is really making waves for an all around family adventure. During whichever season you choose to get to know Connecticut, there are multiple places for you to enjoy and explore with your entire family.
Susan Fischer is a travel advisor for Stamford Connecticut hotels. Susan has years of experience with family travel and has arranged many trips to Connecticut and other cities in the New York Metropolitan area.

