9 Best Things to Do in Connecticut

Lighthouse Point Park Carousel is more than a century old, yet it still offers fun rides that let you relax and enjoy the surrounding scenic views. When you ride on this antique carousel, you can look out across New Haven Harbour and Long Island Sound to see the sandy beaches and bright-blue waters. Given that it's located on a west-facing coast, you can also enjoy spectacular sunsets here as the red and orange colours blanket the beach and the waters of New Haven Harbour.

The Glass House is a fascinating home built completely from glass that you can explore to gain insight into one of the most impressive examples of modernist architecture. The quirky aesthetic here can be explored via a scheduled tour. Because the tours involve relatively small groups, you can closely examine all the eccentricities of this house during your visit including the artwork and sculptures within. You'll even find depictions of other buildings designed by the same architect, Philip Johnson.

Mohegan Sun is a massive entertainment facility that houses a casino along with an arena, a theatre, and a retail shopping centre to enjoy. The casino is home to quite a few different games you'd expect including poker, blackjack, craps, and roulette, but you'll also find baccarat, keno, and Caribbean stud poker. Of course, the casino has no shortage of slot machines as well, with more than 6,500 in total, so you won't have to look far to find one.

The Mark Twain House was the home of the legendary writer for quite some time and has since been turned into a comprehensive museum. During your visit, you can see much of Mark Twain's life including where he worked, ate, and slept. The museum also frequently hosts events that are particularly appealing to prospective writers. Writing workshops are common along with author talks, so you may also be able to work a bit on your own project in Twain's famous library.

The Hummock Island Oyster Tour lets you learn all about oystering in Connecticut while you enjoy the delicious flavours of this state speciality. While learning about oystering, you'll discover the most important talent that every oyster enthusiast will need to have, and that's how to properly shuck oysters. Your adventure on this tour isn't just about learning, however, as you'll also be able to check out iconic seafood restaurants to experience how experts get every bit of flavour out of these bivalves.

Foxwoods Resort Casino is home to all the entertainment you could want, whether you're looking for games or live performances by big-name comedians. You'll find all sorts of games available at this casino including classics like poker, blackjack, craps, and slots, but that's just the beginning. You'll also find live performances with big-name talent frequenting the stage, including popular, world-famous joke tellers. Don't forget to check out the accompanying restaurants as well and their luxurious attention to detail and quality.

Embarking on the Connecticut Wine Trail makes it easy to enjoy the best of Connecticut's 40 wineries while keeping track of your progress and favourites. On the wine trail, you'll receive a passport that lets you keep track of the wineries you've visited and make a log of your favourite wines. With so many to explore throughout the state, you likely won't be able to hit them all during your holiday, so be sure to hold onto your passport. Visiting all 40 wineries is reason enough to keep coming back.

Mystic Pizza is one of the most famous pizza restaurants in all of Connecticut and beyond, thanks to the film of the same name and the pizzeria's unrelenting dedication to flavour and quality. The secret to their success is well-kept, and it's what makes their pizza so delicious and addicting. Their secret recipe is unknown to any outsiders, but you can enjoy everything it has to offer when you grab a slice in their shop that has delighted diners for decades.