Filled with rolling hills, river valleys and a 750-acre arboretum, Connecticut is the ideal place for those wanting a calm New England vacation. Off the east coast of the US, this Atlantic state is proud of its seafaring roots, and the Mystic Seaport Museum the nations leading maritime museum, featuring 19th century buildings and ships proves that. Towns like Hartford, and Bridgeport, with their classic gazebo walks and harbor parks, offer tourists a glimpse into Americas colonial past. read more