5 Iconic Connecticut Experiences You MUST Explore This Summer!

The national roller coaster craze reached central Connecticut in 1927 with the opening of the Wildcat at Lake Compounce in Bristol. This ride has delighted visitors for almost 100 years, and has been since restored since to create a smoother ride. 

Embark on a scenic journey across the Connecticut River by taking the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry, a method of transportation that debuted in 1769. Where can you still observe or even take part in a ritual that began more than 250 years ago?

Connecticut has a passion for things old and charming, and it's evident when you see the iconic red covered bridge that spans the Housatonic River. Hike the nearby trails, stop in the local shops, and take photos of this western Connecticut beauty.

Hammonasset Beach got its start in 1919. Today, it's Connecticut's largest shoreline park where you can swim, camp, fish, boat and beyond. Make sure to stop in at the nature center.

Built in 1919 by stage actor William Gillette, the East Haddam castle is a model of one man’s eccentricity. It’s located on a spectacular estate of over 100 acres high above the Connecticut River.