When To Go

When To Go

Connecticut is lovely year-round, but fall and spring are particularly appealing times to visit. A fall drive along the state's back roads or the Merritt Parkway (a National Scenic Byway) is a memorable experience. Leaves of yellow, orange, and red color the fall landscape, but the state blooms in springtime, too -- town greens are painted with daffodils and tulips, and blooming trees punctuate the rich green countryside. Many attractions that close in winter reopen in April or May. Summer, of course, is prime time for most attractions; travelers have the most options then but also plenty of company, especially along the shore.