Welcome to Connecticut
Connecticut is one of the smallest states, but it packs in a shocking amount of everyday life. The hamburger was first served here, at a New Haven lunch counter that opened in 1900 and still will not let you add ketchup. The Frisbee, the lollipop, the can opener, the first American dictionary, and even the first submarine all got their start in Connecticut too. Beyond the inventions, you get classic New England charm — the Long Island Sound shoreline, historic Mystic Seaport, covered bridges, and fall colors that draw people from all over. It is small, but it is packed. Below you will find every Connecticut map, trip, guide, and hidden gem we have.
- Nickname: The Constitution State
- State animal: Sperm whale
- State bird: American robin
- State flower: Mountain laurel
- State tree: White oak
- State ship: USS Nautilus
Towns You Will Likely Visit
Shoreline: Mystic, New London, Old Saybrook, Madison, Guilford.
Cities: Hartford, New Haven, Stamford.
Litchfield Hills & river valley: Litchfield, Kent, Essex, Chester.
