Do Look Down: Viewing Foliage from the Heights

Just as Henry David Thoreau did his best thinking in the woods, this pretty suspension bridge named after him gives you a place to collect your thoughts as you contemplate the natural beauty of Washington’s Hidden Valley Preserve.

Enjoy climbing and ziplining fun at the Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport and the Adventure Park at Storrs! Try different challenge levels from beginner to advanced, and find fun in the trees for families, friends and groups.

Float above the foliage in a hot air balloon for some truly breathtaking views! Since 1981, Berkshire Balloons has been offering first-class hot air balloon rides from the Central Connecticut, Farmington Valley and Litchfield Hills areas of the state.

If you're feeling daring, see foliage from new heights with a skydiving adventure! Skydive Danielson offers tandem skydives with USPA-certified instructors, specializing in working with first-time jumpers.

Haystack Mountain State Park in Norfolk has a climb that will get your heart pumping, and the payoff is a 37-foot stone tower at the top. 

Castle Craig and Hubbard Park in Meriden sit atop a 970-foot-high ridge with huge views off to the south, east and west. The views are glorious in fall.

Hike the Mount Misery trail to the peak at the Pachaug State Forest in Voluntown, and experience an extraordinary overlook with miles of scenic views.

Mohawk State Park/Forest offers spectacular scenic vistas to the north and west, including the Catskill, Taconic, and Berkshire ranges. For your hiking pleasure, both the Mattatuck and Mohawk trails (blue blazed) cross the site.

Journey to the rooftop of Fox Tower, at Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 feet off the ground. Feel the crisp air in your hair as you soar over the treetops at nearly 60 mph, arriving a mile away at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center.