Travel Information for Connecticut
Posted By:
Travel Commune Staff
on 16 November, 2006
Connecticut is located in the northeastern part of the United States, commonly referred to as the New England area. The total population of Connecticut is 3,405,565, and the state's total land area is 5,549 square feet. Connecticut's southwestern portion is part of the New York Metropolitan area, which includes northern New Jersey and southern New York.
Connecticut's capital city is Hartford, and other major cities in the state include New Haven, New London, New Britain, Norwich, Milford, Norwalk, Stamford, Waterbury, Danbury, and Bridgeport. Connecticut is one of the most densely population in the United States, and the state has the highest per capita income in the nation. This state also has a great commuter railway system that connects New York City and New Haven with spurs connecting to Waterbury, Danbury, and New Canaan. Commuter trains also go to New London. These commuter services are used quite heavily during rush hour on the weekdays. Bus services are also used very much by commuters; these services play an important role in commuter transportation in Hartford, Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, and New Haven. For regional traveling, Amtrak also has train stations in Stamford, New Haven, and Hartford. Regional airports in Connecticut include Tweed-New Haven Airport, Danbury Municipal Airport, and Waterbury-Oxford Airport. Connecticut also has an international airport just fifteen miles north of Hartford: the Bradley International Airport.
Along with its urban areas and travel options, Connecticut has great sightseeing opportunities with its diverse landscape. Part of the Northern Appalachian Mountains is located in the state of Connecticut; the highest peak in the state is Bear Mountain, which is located in the northeastern part of the state. The northern part of Connecticut has the Litchfield Hills, which is beautiful countryside with rolling hills and many horse farms. Many rural areas and small towns are located in the northeastern and northwestern portions of the state, while the southern parts have more urban areas because it is closer to New York City. Many of the small towns in the state feature picturesque and often historic buildings and colonial style houses with forests, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and/or beach shores as a backdrop.
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