There is no dearth of Connecticut Tourist Attractions for the tourists who come from different parts of the world. There are plenty of magnificent tourist attractions in Connecticut, which draws countless number of tourists from foreign countries and from other states of USA every year. In this fabulous city, you can see wonderful and historic palaces, churches, parks, monuments and gardens. Connecticut Tourist Attractions will take you through the popular sightseeing places to the restaurants in the state of Connecticut.
Listed below are the most popular Connecticut Tourist Attractions that you cannot miss at any cost:
The Trinity Church with its wonderful architecture amazes visitors and locals. Trinity Church the first Episcopal congregation in New Haven was founded in 1752. It was designed by prolific Ithiel Town, who also designed the neighboring Center Church. The Trinity is a superb example of medieval architecture, and has been a tourist attraction almost since it was built. It stands on the northwest corner of the historic green of Connecticut.
The Foxwoods Resort Casino is one of the popular tourist attractions in Connecticut. The Foxwoods Resort Casino holds one of the largest gaming facilities in the world. The West Rock Ridge State Park offers a spectacular overview of the city of New Haven and its surroundings. The 1,500-acre park is located at the apex, where visitors can enjoy miles of hiking trails, picnic areas and a fishing pond. The Judges Cave is also located here.
15,000 bush rose garden is the centerpiece of 102 acre Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens. The park also has annual, perennial, shade, and herb gardens as well as a greenhouse. There are lawn areas, wooded sections and a picnic grove. The Pond House Cafe is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and brunch on Sunday.
Other well known Connecticut Tourist Attractions are as follows:
- Historical Society
- The Green
- Timexpo: The Timex Museum
- Mattatuck Museum
- Stratford - Boothe Memorial Park and Museum
- Bethlehem - Old Bethlehem Historical Society Museum
- Middlebury - Quassy Amusement Park
- Barnum Museum
- Museum
- Old Town Hall
- Sharon - Gay Hoyt House or Sharon
- Connecticut Audubon Center at Fairfield
- Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary
- Boothe Memorial Astronomomical Society
- Kent - Connecticut Antique Machinery
- Beardsley Zoo
- Discovery Museum
- Fairfield Historical Society
- Woodbury - Glebe House
- Lockwood-Mathews Mansion
- Fairfield
- Maritime Aquarium
- Norwalk Museum
- Wilton - Weir Farm
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