Scenic Thrills
In Connecticut, thrill seekers don't have to look hard to find adrenaline rushes. Every season offers ample opportunities to get your heart rate racing, whether hurtling down a snow-covered hill or soaring through a canopy of blazing fall foliage.
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Skydive Danielson
- Connecticut Voyager Balloons
- Taylor Brooke Winery
- Adventure Park at Storrs
- Thompson Motor Speedway
Skydive Danielson
If hurtling out of an airplane at 14,000 feet doesn't get all your senses surging, check your pulse. Skydive Danielson gives you stunning views from a very unique vantage point — during your full 60-second freefall.
All that fresh air, not to mention the altitude, is sure to work up an appetite. You can take care of that at Heirloom Food Company, serving fresh salads, wraps, and desserts. Recharge with a stay at the Stoneledge Inn Bed & Breakfast, a restored 1870 farmhouse.
Connecticut Voyager Balloons
If freefalling towards the ground at 120 mph is a bit too much adrenaline for you, you can always float peacefully above it all with Connecticut Voyager Balloons. Few have seen Connecticut's scenic hills from this perspective. And they offer you all sorts of ways to capture your experience, including drone videos and amazing 360 degree photos.
Taylor Brooke Winery
Keep the elevated vibes going at Taylor Brooke Winery, featuring more than 30 different wines throughout the year...even yoga classes if you really want to unwind after your adventure! And the The Inn at Woodstock Hill offers beautiful accommodations for resting and relaxing a stone's throw from the charming town of Putnam.
Adventure Park at Storrs
Ropes courses...zip lines...treetop trails. When it comes to fun, the Adventure Park at Storrs raises the bar, literally. Climb through acres of forest on low and high ropes courses and nine different canopy trails that accommodate adventurers of all ages.
Fuel up beforehand at Toast, Four Corners, known for their hearty, homemade breakfasts and lunches. Grab some wings or beers at the historic Bidwell Tavern, a local landmark since 1822. And stay the night at the Spring Hill Inn.
Thompson Motor Speedway
The action's fast and furious at Thompson Motor Speedway, which offers ways to not just watch car racing action, but take part in it — with special classes and courses that put you behind the wheel of professional-grade racing and drifting cars.
If you can still keep your hands steady after that, enjoy a different kind of driving at Raceway Golf Club. Enjoy upscale Irish pub fare at The Hare & The Hound. And settle in for an elegant stay at The Watson Boutique Bed & Breakfast.
