Travel to lively Coastal Connecticut
Come and experience Coastal Connecticut and its live music, theatre scene and museums. This city's casino gaming, aquarium and university setting draw many visitors. Take in top local attractions such as Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun Casino. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in and around Coastal Connecticut
Do you want to find attractions to see during your stay? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that Coastal Connecticut has to offer. Here are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort (8.9 mi / 14.3 km)
- Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park (14.3 mi / 23 km)
- Machimoodus State Park (14.7 mi / 23.7 km)
- Mount Southington Ski Area (18.1 mi / 29.2 km)
- TPC River Highlands (18.2 mi / 29.3 km)
- Lake Compounce (21.3 mi / 34.3 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Coastal Connecticut
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to take in the scenery, Coastal Connecticut is a great place to spend some time outside. Here are some of the area’s noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Guilford Town Green (6.5 mi / 10.4 km)
- Lake Beseck Beach (9.9 mi / 15.9 km)
- Mount Carmel (10.6 mi / 17.1 km)
- New Haven Green (12.1 mi / 19.4 km)
- East Haven Town Beach (12.1 mi / 19.4 km)
- Hammonasset Beach (12.2 mi / 19.6 km)
How to get to and around Coastal Connecticut
Fly into New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional), the closest airport, located 11.8 mi (19 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford), which is 23.3 mi (37.5 km) away.
If you're travelling by train, Guilford Station, Wallingford Station and Madison Station are the main stations that serve the city.