From green forested hills to sandy shorelines and from busy urban cities to quiet rural farms, Connecticut is a fantastic destination for your New England Yacht Charter.
Clinton and Essex
Clinton Clinton is a village that has a mixture of small-town quaintness and historical charm. In fact, the Clinton Village...
Mystic
The town of Mystic got its name from the Pequot term "missi-tuk," describing a large river whose waters are driven...
Stonington
Charming Stonington, Connecticut makes for a relaxing stop on your New England Yacht Charter. This town may be small, but...
Connecticut: Places to see
- Visit historic sites such as The Mark Twain House, Gillette Castle State Park, or the Florence Griswold Museum.
- Dine at the Oyster Club in Mystic or the Whitecrest Eatery in Stonington.
- Mystic Seaport and nearby Mystic Aquarium.
- In Hartford, see the house where Mark Twain lived and wrote many of his famous works such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.
Connecticut: Things to do
- Kayak near one of Connecticut's many waterfalls.
- Visit Hammonasset Beach State Park, the state's largest shoreline park. Here you'll not only find over two miles of beach, but also a lovely boardwalk, concession stand, and picnic area.
- Have lunch at Louis' Lunch in New Haven. While not a large restaurant, the Library of Congress says this restaurant is the birthplace of the hamburger!
Climate and Weather
Connecticut has a temperate climate, with mild winters and warm summers. The January mean temperature is 27°F and the July mean is 70°F. Coastal areas have warmer winters and cooler summers than the interior.
Marinas
There are many well-equipped marinas in Connecticut including Saybrook Point Marina, Mystic Downtown Marina, and Cedar Island Marina.
