Find Your Vibe in Connecticut — As Seen on TV Last Updated: November 2023
From fairs and foodie finds to art, sports, and more, you can find your vibe in Connecticut, no matter the season. If you’ve seen our latest films, you may be wondering where you can find the featured activities. We've put together a list of ideas, so you can start planning your perfect fall fun!
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Road Trips
Hit the road. Take a scenic motorcycle cruise or a coastal road trip through the state. And find more getaway ideas here.
Llama Hiking & Trails
Looking to hit the trails? Make your experience more unique by hiking with llamas! Plus find more hiking spots here.
Aquariums
Make marine friends from sharks and dolphins to penguins and more at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk and Mystic Aquarium. If you’re lucky, you’ll even catch a mermaid experience at Mystic Aquarium!
Murals
Connecticut’s murals make us even more vibrant. Check them out at The Knowlton and find more here.
Unique Arts Events & Installations
From the sculptures and live music at Hygienic Art Galleries & Art Park to installations like Beyond King Tut, there are always cool ways to experience the arts in Connecticut. Discover even more arts and music here.
Record Shops
If you’re a music lover, get your vintage fix at record shops like The Telegraph, Records – The Good Kind, Redscroll Records, The Archive, or Johnny’s Records.
Dinosaur Destinations
Connecticut has a whole Dinosaur Trail! Find fossils and more at Natures Art Village and other great spots.
Wee Faerie Village
Kids will love stepping into a fairytale at the Florence Griswold Museum’s Wee Faerie Village – don’t forget the wings!
Wedding Destinations
From rustic and chic to elegant and oceanside, Connecticut has amazing wedding destinations. Find your perfect venue here.
Trains
All aboard Connecticut’s trains! Take a scenic ride on the Essex Steam Train and find more trains and trolleys here.
Horseback Riding
Saddle up and try horseback riding at Lee’s Riding Stables, Lucky Chance Farm, or Stonecrest Farm.
Pick Your Own Farms
There’s nothing like picking your own apples and pumpkins in fall at spots like Silverman’s Farm. Check out these great farms and be sure to pick a good one!
Glamping
Looking to glam-up your camping? Go glamping at Getaway Machimoodus, Beaver Pond, Meadow Ridge Farm, Woodbridge Yurt, Geodesic Dome, Water Forest Octagon, or Finnegan’s Farm West Yurt.
Skateparks
Break out your board and hang at skateparks like Heaven Skatepark, Rockwell Skatepark, South Windsor Skatepark, Moodus Skatepark, Milford Skatepark, and more.
Zoos & Wildlife Attractions
Make animal friends at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, plus visit cool critters at spots like these.
Corn Mazes
Make fall traditions and test your mind in Connecticut’s creative and exciting corn mazes.
Haunted Attractions
Get totally terrified at haunted Halloween attractions like Legends of Fear or these trails, houses, and more.