If you are looking for a vacation destination that's a little different, consider visiting Connecticut. It has everything a tourist would want, without being a tourist trap.
Although Connecticut is the second smallest U.S. state, it has many hidden features worth exploring.
For example, if you like historic architecture, visit Guilford, located 13 miles east of New Haven. Guilford was first settled in 1639 and you can visit many of those early homes. Many, however, are still privately owned. Still, it's fascinating to consider living in a home with such history.
Another great historic place to visit is the city of Madison, 19 miles east of New Haven. There you can visit historic buildings from the 17th through the 20th centuries and marvel at the array of architectural styles.
Even if you are not a history buff, you can still visit Madison for its Hammonasset State Park. This 900-acre park on Long Island Sound, is the only public swimming beach in the area. My family from Benidorm in Spain found the holiday here quite interesting and fun.
Long Island Sound has long been the home of the rich and famous. You may enjoy driving through the area to admire the mansions, marinas and yachts. Dream about what it must be like to live there. Remember, however, that these homes are indeed private property and belong to some of the wealthiest people in the nation.
The rest of us may be able to find more affordable entertainment in New Haven, which offers theaters and museums as well as Yale University. Take a stroll on campus to sample life at this storied Ivy League school. Also, consider that New Haven was the birthplace of President George Walker Bush.
In Hartford, you can visit the homes of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) and Harriet Beecher Stowe. Get to know these two literary giants. The Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford is the oldest public arts museum in the nation.
Although Connecticut is one of the smallest states, it is not lacking in scenery. Drive along the "Gold Coast" (the wealthy area of Fairfield County) and enjoy the terrain give way to woods and watch horses meander on the estates you pass. You can stop and shop at the many upper-end boutiques you will find along the way.
Of course, Connecticut has no lack of beachfront to explore. What better way to spend a summer day than walking along the ocean at Long Island Sound? You and your family will enjoy romping there.
For a unique tourism spot, don't miss the town of Mystic, with its aquarium, maritime museum and Olde Mistick Village. You'll really get a feel for the Connecticut history and the importance of the sea and its inhabitants.
Connecticut tourism has many hidden treasures. Next time you want to get away from it all, consider visiting the Constitution State for its variety of places to visit.
Author Resource:
John Bakers published almost entirely for http://www.alicante-spain.com , a website covering information on benidorm holidays . His writings on benedorm are found on his site .
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