2026 Connecticut Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in January)

Foxwoods in Connecticut, USA, means Happy Entertainment in Chinese. Located on the original Indian reservation, the U.S. government granted special permission to allow them to use the reservation to build casinos and luxury shopping malls in order to make up for the historical injustice done to the Indians.

🚗 Just over a 2-hour drive, hidden in Fairfield, Connecticut, is a holiday light wonderland more magical than any fairy tale book—Wonderland at Roseville. This miracle, created by a family in their own house and yard, has illuminated countless Christmas memories for 26 consecutive years and is definitely a famous local holiday landmark in Connecticut! 📍 Address: 226 Roseville Terrace, Fairfield, CT 06824 🕐 Opening Hours: Open every night from now until December 30 Sunday to Thursday: 5-9 PM Friday and Saturday: 5-10 PM ✨ Dreamlike Scene: The Stunning 500,000 Lights The entire house and yard are completely covered with over 500,000 computer-programmed colorful lights, transforming it into a glowing castle. Super Rich Holiday Elements: Besides the towering Christmas tree, you can find groups of Santas, nutcracker soldiers, a nativity scene, and a Hanukkah menorah! Every corner hides a surprise. ❤️ The Story Behind It: A Heartwarming Tradition Lasting 26 Years This wonderland began in 1999 when the Halliwell family moved here and started decorating their home with lights. From the initial 5 light decorations to today’s 500,000 lights, it’s not only their family tradition but has become a holiday ritual for the entire community and Connecticut residents. For the past 17 years, the Halliwell family has encouraged visitors to donate to Shriners Hospitals for Children. The donations help children with orthopedic conditions, burns, and other special care needs. 📱 Best Info Source: Since this is a private residence event, weather and other factors may affect opening. It is strongly recommended to check their social media for the latest updates before visiting. ⚠️ Important Visiting Notes 🚗 Parking: There is heavy traffic during peak visiting times (especially weekend evenings). Please be sure to look for parking on other nearby streets and do not block neighbors’ driveways. 🚶 Walking is Safer: It’s recommended to park and then walk to the site, as there will be many families and children on the streets. This Christmas season, why not plan an evening to bring your family and friends to this “wonderland” lit with love and experience the purest holiday magic! ❤️ Boston Car Rental 🚗 Use Didi 👉 Click [Follow] for more activities around Boston

Visited #Conneticut last year. Such a beautiful state and makes for a great relaxing holiday. The houses look quite different to the ones I’ve seen in Maryland & New York, they have a bit more of a vintage feel to them. I enjoyed seeing an old fashion train with smoke coming out go through the town centre which was great to watch. I even got it on video but it’s a shame I can’t upload vids to this as i would have been able to capture my time here better. Whilst I was there I tried some of the hugest and delicious #Pizzas from New Haven & visited the famous Mohegan Sun Cassino. This trip involved a lot of eating, you can find out more about this/ my food obsession on my Instagram @reemofthecrop_ I flew with JetBlue for the first time and it was great! Loved their care package and their food, even down to the snacks which had plantain chips, I was pleasantly surprised! #historicallandmarks #Holiday #vacation #unitedstates #usa #America #sea #Sun #food #foody #Foodie

This Lake park is known as Pomerance Park which gives free access to nature lovers, people who wants to go picnic or even just hiking and fishing. Facilities to expect in the area: Free parking Space Free Restrooms Picnic table and benches This place also allows people to bring their own food. You can use the picnic table or pitch tents facing the lake and have a little snack while enjoying the view. There’s gonna be mosquitos everywhere because of the lush green area so make sure to wear anti-mosquito lotion or whatever protection. IMPORTANT REMINDER‼️ LEAVE NO TRACE ♻️ 🙌 #passionpassport #lake #lakeview #greenwich #nature #naturelover #picnic #picnicspot #jogging #chillout #freevisit #free

#mytripvlog Foster City lagoon is a great place to watch setup on the water. Boats can be rent or people bring their own kayaks. Getting There - from hwy 101, Take Foster City blvd. as exist., there is a boat loading area near the city tennis court. Hotels - Hilton Garden inn is near by.

On August 19, 2017, 2017 Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival was held on the Connecticut River. We drove to the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford to see the Dragon Boat Race and the Asian Cultural Festival. There are many teams participating in the competition. After the preliminary screening, the finals need to be divided into many rounds to complete. The enthusiasm for the dragon boat is unexpected. In addition to the dragon boat races, there are also a number of small events to celebrate Asian culture at various stalls, which are ideal for family and children. Riverfront has a nice view of the river, perfect for a relaxing walk.