Native to the clean, cold streams of Connecticut, the brook trout is an indicator species for water quality and ecosystem health. It’s popular among anglers and subject to conservation efforts to preserve its habitats from pollution and warming waters.
This park is centered around a medieval-style castle built by actor William Gillette, famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes. Visitors can explore the castle and its intricate, quirky architecture, and the park also offers beautiful views of the Connecticut River.
Characterized by its domed shell and colorful markings, this land turtle is known for its long lifespan and is often a subject of conservation efforts due to habitat loss and road mortality.
A striking perennial that grows in tall, dense clumps with mauve-pink flower heads, it’s particularly favored by butterflies and bees, making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens.
Named for its mountaintop resemblance to a sleeping giant, this park offers a range of trails with varying difficulty levels, including a tower trail that leads to a stone observation tower on the peak. It’s a favorite for hikers and offers panoramic views of Long Island Sound and the surrounding countryside.
As the oldest continuously operating amusement park in North America, Lake Compounce offers a variety of rides and attractions, including a historic wooden roller coaster and a water park, making it a favorite for families and thrill-seekers alike.
Native to the Long Island Sound, this crustacean is significant both ecologically and economically. Connecticut’s lobster fishery has faced challenges such as declining populations, making conservation efforts noteworthy.
Located at Yale University, this museum has extensive collections related to anthropology, paleontology, and natural history, including a famous Great Hall of Dinosaurs with a Brontosaurus skeleton.
Known for its distinctive yellow, ribbon-like flowers that bloom in late fall, American Witch-Hazel is one of the few plants in North America that flowers during this season. It’s also used in traditional medicine and is the source of witch hazel extract.
Connecticut’s state flower, this evergreen shrub is admired for its clusters of pink and white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. It thrives in woodland settings and is also noted for its resistance to deer browsing.
As one of the largest casinos in North America, Foxwoods offers not only a vast array of gaming options but also hosts concerts, shows, fine dining, and shopping within its complex.
Focusing on Long Island Sound’s ecosystem, this aquarium offers close encounters with marine life, educational programs, and a state-of-the-art IMAX theater that presents nature films and other educational content.