Posted in Connecticut
May 09, 2017
The 14 Very Best Day Trips You Can Possibly Take In Connecticut
There’s no shortage of fun to be had in Connecticut. In fact, we’ve covered a lot of totally awesome adventures, from hot air balloon rides to abandoned amusement parks. Let’s take a look back at some of the most popular day trips and see how many you’ve managed to accomplish. If you come up short, don’t worry! Summer is just around the corner and you can easily knock out this list.
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29 Plaine Hill Rd, Woodstock, CT 06281
This bed & breakfast is home to an excellent remote restaurant and some very lovely grounds. You'll love hanging around in the gardens and exploring the trails before coming in for a comfy cozy stay and award winning food. Find out more about this trip here.
This bed & breakfast is home to an excellent remote restaurant and some very lovely grounds. You'll love hanging around in the gardens and exploring the trails before coming in for a comfy cozy stay and award winning food. Find out more about this trip here.
One of the most unique towns in the country, East Haddam is a popular waterfront destination for theatre goers. Rumored to be the devils favorite hangout, this town is dripping with natural beauty and offers plenty of activities. Find out more about this trip here.
Please note, Mrs. Bridge's Pantry is no longer in business.
292 Route 169, South Woodstock, CT 06267
No need to plan a trip to the UK, since this place brings the UK to you! This English tea shop is a great place for an extended lunch and the shop includes keepsakes from the motherland. Learn more about this trip here.
292 Route 169, South Woodstock, CT 06267
No need to plan a trip to the UK, since this place brings the UK to you! This English tea shop is a great place for an extended lunch and the shop includes keepsakes from the motherland. Learn more about this trip here.
If you love paranormal investigation, this town has a number of spooky locales you can check out. With folklore and sightings this is a fun place to explore- especially for the spiritually sensitive. Learn more about this trip here.
41 West Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357
Half a million books are in this bookstore's collection, which is why they have to be housed in separate buildings over the course of a mile. Each one has its own theme so you can explore genres like never before at this incredibly unique spot. Find out more about this trip here.
Half a million books are in this bookstore's collection, which is why they have to be housed in separate buildings over the course of a mile. Each one has its own theme so you can explore genres like never before at this incredibly unique spot. Find out more about this trip here.
16 Snyder Road, Haddam, CT 06438
Can a restaurant really be considered a day trip? When you have outdoor seating like this it can! It's seafood you'll love in a location that will have the hours flying by. Learn more about this trip here.
Can a restaurant really be considered a day trip? When you have outdoor seating like this it can! It's seafood you'll love in a location that will have the hours flying by. Learn more about this trip here.
113 East Broadway, Milford, CT 06460
Here's where you go if you want to see the bluest waters in state. This quaint beach scene has a new pier for relaxing and an old pier for exploring. And its small pools make it great smaller children to tag along. Learn more about this trip here.
Here's where you go if you want to see the bluest waters in state. This quaint beach scene has a new pier for relaxing and an old pier for exploring. And its small pools make it great smaller children to tag along. Learn more about this trip here.
219 Ekonk Hill Road, Voluntown, CT 06384
This forest has some pretty sights and is very easy to access. But it's also a colonial burial ground. Home to the mostly haunted hike in the state you can test the folklore to see if it's true. As long as you don't touch the lilacs... Learn more about this trip here.
This forest has some pretty sights and is very easy to access. But it's also a colonial burial ground. Home to the mostly haunted hike in the state you can test the folklore to see if it's true. As long as you don't touch the lilacs... Learn more about this trip here.
Please note, Golden Lamb Buttery is no longer in business.
499 Wolf Den Road, Brooklyn, CT 06234
Another restaurant pick, this remote farm has a hidden restaurant with incredibly scrumptious food and a great atmosphere. Plus you can explore the surrounding acres, take a tree lines walk, or catch a view from the porch. Learn more about this trip here.
499 Wolf Den Road, Brooklyn, CT 06234
Another restaurant pick, this remote farm has a hidden restaurant with incredibly scrumptious food and a great atmosphere. Plus you can explore the surrounding acres, take a tree lines walk, or catch a view from the porch. Learn more about this trip here.
Monroe Street, Norwich, CT 06360
The hike to this waterfall is quick and easy. There's also some local Native-American history to go along with it, making it perfect for outdoors types who love a good story. Spring is the best time to go! Learn more about this trip here.
The hike to this waterfall is quick and easy. There's also some local Native-American history to go along with it, making it perfect for outdoors types who love a good story. Spring is the best time to go! Learn more about this trip here.
2 Tunnel Road, Washington Depot, CT 06794
There's a tunnel of trees here that's 100 yards long. Arguably one of the most scenic hikes you can take in Connecticut, there's a surprise waiting for you at the end of the trees. But you'll have to discover that for yourself. Learn more about this trip here.
There's a tunnel of trees here that's 100 yards long. Arguably one of the most scenic hikes you can take in Connecticut, there's a surprise waiting for you at the end of the trees. But you'll have to discover that for yourself. Learn more about this trip here.
1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike, Oakdale, CT 06370
With a mix of animatronic and statues, this park brings the Jurassic era to life. Uncover eggs, fossils, and stumble upon prehistoric creatures in their natural habitat on this jaw dropping trail. Learn more about this trip here.
With a mix of animatronic and statues, this park brings the Jurassic era to life. Uncover eggs, fossils, and stumble upon prehistoric creatures in their natural habitat on this jaw dropping trail. Learn more about this trip here.
2011 South Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457
Spend the day in the trees on this canopy and zipline tour. This challenging course lets you complete obstacles as you travel from one tree to the next before sliding doesn't a thrilling waterfront zipline. Learn more about this trip here.
Spend the day in the trees on this canopy and zipline tour. This challenging course lets you complete obstacles as you travel from one tree to the next before sliding doesn't a thrilling waterfront zipline. Learn more about this trip here.
520 Corbin Avenue, New Britain, CT 06052
Want to create your own flavor of soda? Well at this barn factory you can get a tour of a working soda factory and take home a 6-pack of customized drinks. Experiment with fun flavors you can't get anywhere else and learn a thing or two about fizzy drinks. You can learn more about this trip here.
Want to create your own flavor of soda? Well at this barn factory you can get a tour of a working soda factory and take home a 6-pack of customized drinks. Experiment with fun flavors you can't get anywhere else and learn a thing or two about fizzy drinks. You can learn more about this trip here.
If these popular day trips have you longing for a lengthier escape, this themed hotel in Connecticut is perfect for a remote staycation. Among its many unique rooms is an actual helicopter!
