Connecticut Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
state of the United States of America
About Connecticut
Connecticut was one of the original 13 colonies of theUnited States, and was the fifth state to ratify the constitution in 1788. Over the next centuries, the state became a manufacturing center, and supported the war effort during the Civil War and the World Wars. Today, Connecticut is one of the richest states in the union, and is the home to many businesses. The State of Connecticut is divided in half by theConnecticut River, the largest river inNew England. The state's general geographic regions can be understood as a set of quadrants, withHartford, the state's capital, acting as the centerpoint. Within the immediate vicinity of Hartford are the large towns ofManchester,New Britain,Bristol,Meriden, andMiddletown, which have close ties with the capital, and the state's primary airport,Br
Connecticut Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 14 sections including: