I think most would agree that the coastal city of New Haven is most known as the home of Yale University and for its distinctive pizza. However, thanks to its convenient location 2 hours from New York City and 2 1/2 hours from Boston, New Haven, Connecticut is a great spot for a weekend getaway. …
Connecticut
Connecticut With Kids
Nestled between New York City and Boston, Connecticut is sometimes forgotten. But that would be a mistake, because Connecticut is filled with wonderful towns and cities, including Mystic, Greenwich, and New Haven.
Our personal favorite is Mystic, where you'll find the Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport, and Olde Mistick Village. It's located right on the Rhode Island border. This seaside town is so charming and fun.
New Haven is the home of Yale University, but is also home to delicious food and great museums.
Note that we've experienced some of the destinations/attractions below at no cost for purposes for review in the past.
New England may be a relatively small region compared to the rest of the United States, but it offers many different types of activities for families. From the beaches of Cape Cod to skiing in the White Mountains and Green Mountains, you’ll have so many different opportunities to explore the outdoors when you visit this …
Mention Mystic Connecticut and most people will immediately think of Mystic Pizza, the 1988 film starring a relatively unknown Julia Roberts. But Mystic CT offers so many great things for families – it’s a perfect spot for a New England family road trip. From Boston, it was easy for us to visit for a two-night …
We are so lucky to live in Massachusetts because there are so many fantastic places to visit in New England which are located just a short car ride away. We can drive in one direction to see some of the best sandy beaches in the United States, and we can drive in a different direction …