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Connecticut is a state located in the northeastern part of the United States. Along with New York and New Jersey, Connecticut forms what is known as the Tristate Area. The major cities in this state are the capital Hartford and Bridgeport, the city with the largest population.  Connecticut offers countless touristic attractions to worldwide visitors who come here for the beautiful landscape and the harbors situated in the estuary region, Long Island Sound.

The area that now forms the Connecticut state used to be inhabited by several Native American tribes including the Paugusetts, Mohegans, and Pequots. The region was firstly explored by the Danish navigators in the 17th century, followed by the English settlers two decades later. Connecticut became the fifth US state in 1788.

Some of the most famous touristic attractions in Connecticut are located in Hartford: the Mark Twain House & Museum, Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens, the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, the State Library and Supreme Court Building, Old State House, the Butler-McCook House & Garden and the State Capitol are just some of them.

Bridgeport is also filled with countless beautiful attractions such as the Seaside Park, the Discovery Museum, The Barnum Museum, the Housatonic Museum of Art, Captain's Cove Boardwalk, the Beardsley Zoo, the Penfield Reef Light, and the Statue of Elias Howe. Bridgeport also praises itself with its beautiful harbor. Those who love sea and sailing have many chances to enjoy the surroundings; Money Beach, Pleasure Beach Park, Long Beach and Black Rock Harbor are some of the main attractions for those who own a boat and book a berth here for a couple of days.

Those who seek berth booking facilities can access the availabilities at Marina Reservation.com and get more details online.

The Mystic Seaport is another popular destination which hosts a beautiful nautical museum and welcomes tourists with the tranquil atmosphere of a small coastal village.

The Mystic Aquarium & Institution for Exploration located in Mystic is a predilected destination for tourists who want to find out more about marine species and admire the local exhibitions.

West River offers some of the most astonishing forest landscapes in Southern Connecticut; West River Memorial Park and Edgewood Park are the most famous locations on this river.

Wadsworth Falls State Park is another top attraction for hikers: the park hosts some amazing 30-foot-high waterfalls and numerous places where you can rest and admire nature.

Culture seekers shouldn’t miss the chance to visit the Peabody Museum of Natural History at the Yale University in New Heaven. This is one of the largest museums of natural history in the world, exhibiting numerous artifacts dating back to the Egyptian and Native American populations.

Connecticut is a great destination for anyone who loves nature and wants to unwind and get away from the crowd. It is also a terrific place to learn more about the States’ history and get a better grasp of the American Culture.