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Connecticut is a small New England state, full of charm, rural beauty and several major cities. The state's top tourist attractions include Yale University, which maintains numerous world-class museums, Mystic Seaport, the restaurant and nightlife scene in downtown New Haven, The Maritime Aquarium, and two major Native American casinos.
The southern part of Western Connecticut, including Greater Bridgeport. This is the region closest to New York City. Here, you can find the state's largest and most affluent cities - including Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk, and Greenwich. This area also has many beaches and lighthouses.
Here you will find the less dense areas of Western Connecticut, as well as the Northwest Hills and Naugatuck Valley. This region is known for colorful leaves in the autumn. There are some smaller cities such as Torrington, and New Milford.
Also known as South Central Connecticut. Home to Yale University, and numerous museums and theaters. It includes cities such as New Haven and Milford.
Includes the Capital Region and Lower Connecticut River Valley. Home to New England's 2nd most populous region, the Knowledge Corridor, featuring Connecticut's state capital Hartford and many historic sights.
New London, Tolland and Windham Counties in eastern Connecticut. A good place to get a view of the Long Island Sound, with beaches, and the famous Mystic Seaport/Aquarium. Has two of the biggest casinos in the world. Includes cities such as New London, Mystic, Uncasville, and Ledyard.
By ferry
The Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry crosses Long Island Sound daily between Port Jefferson, Long Island and Bridgeport, CT. It carries cars and passengers.) It also carries cars and passengers.
By train
Amtrak provides frequent service to Connecticut destinations on trains between Penn Station in New York City and South Station in Boston.
By bus
As with trains, there are frequent intercity buses between South Station Boston and Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan with stops in Connecticut.
By car
Those entering Connecticut by car from the west can choose from three major routes.
By bus
Information on Connecticut Transit can be found here.
By train
There are eight commuter rail lines that connect most major cities and towns. New Haven is the main hub that connects to all these commuter rail lines, as well as to Amtrak routes.
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the state capital.
the most populated city in the state.
also known as Hat City, Danbury is home to Western Connecticut State University, Candlewood Lake, and many good restaurants.
this is one of the most common places to visit, due to the historic seaport and aquarium.
home to top-rated restaurants, tourist attractions and Yale University.
a historic whaling port on Long Island Sound, home to the coast guard academy,
home to trendy SoNo with an active night life and The Maritime Aquarium
a sizable city with so many large corporate headquarters that there's a substantial reverse commute from New York City to Stamford; a local dining and bar scene has followed
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