The lively city of Connecticut awaits you
Come and experience Connecticut and its museums, live music and theatre scene. Renowned for its casino gaming, shopping and restaurants, this city welcomes all visitors. Take in top local attractions such as Mohegan Sun Casino and Foxwoods Resort Casino. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in Connecticut
Are you hoping to discover attractions to see while you're in town? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that makes Connecticut a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. These are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Quassy Amusement Park (6.2 mi / 10 km)
- The Christmas Shop (6.7 mi / 10.7 km)
- Lake Compounce (8.8 mi / 14.1 km)
- Connecticut Valley Winery (15.2 mi / 24.4 km)
- Hopkins Vineyard (15.4 mi / 24.8 km)
- Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort (19.3 mi / 31 km)
Exploring the natural features in Connecticut
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Connecticut is a great place to spend some time outside. These are some of the area's noteworthy sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Cedar Lake (6.7 mi / 10.9 km)
- Bantam Lake (9.8 mi / 15.8 km)
- Steep Rock Preserve (12.3 mi / 19.9 km)
- Hubbard Park (13.4 mi / 21.6 km)
- Mount Carmel (15.5 mi / 25 km)
- Lake Waramaug (15.5 mi / 25 km)
Transport to and around Connecticut
Fly into Oxford, CT (OXC-Waterbury - Oxford), the closest airport, located 9 mi (14.5 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you might consider flying into New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional), which is 25.2 mi (40.6 km) away.
If you're travelling by train, Meriden Station, Berlin Station and Wallingford Station are the main stations that serve the city.