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Vakantie in Connecticut.

Reisinformatie over Connecticut, een staat in het noordoosten van de Verenigde Staten van Amerika.

Regio's in Connecticut : Greater New Haven, Greater Hartford, Litchfield Hills, Lower Connecticut River Valley, Naugatuck River Valley, New York metropolitan area / Gold Coast and Quiet Corner / Southeastern Connecticut
 
Counties in Connecticut : Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Tolland and Windham.

Steden in Connecticut.

Een aantal van de meest populaire attracties in Connecticut zijn : Mystic Seaport en het nabijgelegen Mystic Marinelife Aquarium; Lake Compounce, Bristol; Nautilus Memorial, Groton; Gillette Castle, Hadlyme; Valley Railroad, Essex; New-Gate Prison, East Granby; Branford Trolley Museum, East Haven; Connecticut river cruise ships; en de woningen van Mark Twain en Harriet Beecher Stowe, Hartford.

Hoofdstad van Connecticut : Hartford.


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Campings / Kamperen

 Connecticut Campground Owners Association
This site will inform you of of the benefits of camping in Connecticut and help you plan your stay with the campgrounds. You will learn about tourist and historic attractions as well as find some helpful tips on camping.

 Go Camping America  -  Nationale vereniging van RV Parken & Kampeerterreinen (ARVC)
 Koa  -  Campgrounds of America
 National Park Service Campground and Tour Reservation Site
 Funroads  -  Get Outta Town!
At Funroads.com, you'll find everything you need to organize your next RV trip, so you can relax and enjoy the process. In Get Outta Town, we can help you: Plan your trip and count the days until you depart, Get a map and driving directions, Check on the weather forecast, Find easy-to-make recipes for meals and snacks en route.

Hotels in Connecticut / Inns / Resorts

 

 

 Connecticut Lodging Association  -  Hotels, Motels, Inns
Choose from as many as 160 hotels, motels, inns, and bed & breakfasts. The listings include the ability to browse by a variety of criteria, and book your stay online by secure server.
 The Spa at Norwich Inn  -  Overnight packages
The Spa at Norwich Inn is one of New England's premier spa destinations. The resort offers a wide range of vacation packages, including mother-daughter excursions, spa services, fitness classes, golf and more.

Meer Hotels? Zie pagina Hotels

Hostels / Jeugdherbergen

 Hostelbookers 
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability. We do not charge a fee to use this service.
 HI-USA  -  amerikaanse 'jeugdherbergen'

Natonale Parken / Staatsparken

 Staatsparken en bossen in de County Tolland

 Connecticut Staatsparken en bossen 
Are you looking for a great vacation getaway, or just a spot to spend a day with your family enjoying the natural and historical wonders of Connecticut? Then look no further. The diversity and splendor of Connecticut's state parks and forests offers everything you are looking for and more. Regardless of your interests, Connecticut's parks and forests offer something for everyone. So drop in to a Connecticut State Park or Forest and discover the world that awaits you.

 Nationale Park Service 
The NPS works with communities to preserve and care for neighborhood treasures. They also work with teachers to create unique opportunities for students to learn about history at the real places where events unfolded.

Reisbureaus / Reisorganisaties 

 -  Hotel, Vliegticket, Huurauto
Zelf je reis naar Connecticut samenstellen

 
Organiseer je eigen reis naar Connecticut  -  Vlucht + Hotels



Plaatselijke reisorganisaties :

 Toeristenbureau Connecticut  -  Visit Connecticut 
 American Cruise Lines 
Chesapeake Bay, the Great Rivers of Florida, the New England Islands, the Hudson River, Antebellum and Maine coast are among the destinations visited by American Cruise Lines. The ships at American Cruise Lines are smaller in size than major ocean liners, carrying less than 100 passengers.
 Essex Steamtrain & Riverboat  -  Essex stoomtrein en rivierboot
 Glory Charters  -  zeilen langs de kust van Connecticut
Sail aboard a modern classic crewed 47 foot sloop, on spectacular Long Island Sound. View historic lighthouses, islands, and homes. Watch sea birds soar and dive for their dinner. Feel the wind in your face while participating in the quiet thrill of sailing.

Reisgidsen Connecticut / Reisboeken

Reisboekwinkel De Zwerver
Reisboekhandel De Zwerver heeft een ruim assortiment reisgidsen, land- en wegenkaarten, wandel- en fietskaarten, digitale kaarten, wereldbollen, reis dvd's en wandkaarten.

 Insight Guide: New England
De Insight Guide New England beschrijft de toeristische mogelijkheden van een zestal kleine staten aan de oostkust, die gezamenlijk tot de oudste van de VS behoren: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island en Connecticut. Het boek is geschreven door meerdere auteurs die elke ofwel in het betreffende gebied wonen ofwel er een sterke band mee hebben. ISBN: 1-58573-294-X.

Vakantiewoningen in Connecticut / Appartementen

 VacationsFRBO.com
Vakantiewoningen in Candlewood Lake, Clinton, East Hampton, Granby, Guilford, Milford, Mystic, Niantic, Old Lyme, Pomfret, Sherman, Westbrook

Vervoer / Hoe kom ik in Connecticut

Connecticut, de meest zuidelijke van de zes New England staten, is makkelijk te bereiken. De hoofdstad Hartford ligt nog geen 150 km van zowel New York als Boston.

 Luchthaven van Windsor Locks  -  Bradley International Airport [ BDL ]
 Luchthaven van Groton  -  Groton / New London Airport - zuidoostelijke kust van Connecticut

Andere luchthavens in Connecticut : Bridgeport, Danbury, East Hartford, Hartford, New Haven, New London, Stratford, Waterbury, Windsor Locks Bridgeport, Danbury, East Hartford, Groton, Hartford, New Haven, New London, Stratford, Waterbury

 Luchthaven van New York  -  John F. Kennedy International Airport bij Jamaica, New York
 Luchthaven van New York  -  La Guardia Airport bij Flushing, New York
 Luchthhaven van Newark  -  Newark Liberty International Airport bij Newark, NJ
 T.F. Green Airport bij Warwick, Rhode Island

  -  goedkope vliegtickets naar Connecticut
Vliegtickets, lijndiensten, charters en combinatietickets.

 KLM / Northwest  -  vliegen naar Connecticut
Vliegtickets Windsor Locks, Vliegtickets Groton, Vliegtickets Bradley Airport

 Losse vliegtickets / goedkoop vliegen Connecticut
Diverse aanbieders / prijsvergelijking mogelijk.

 Amtrak  -  treinvervoer in Connecticut
** Amtrak - Acela Regional
The Acela Regional provides regular service between Boston, MA, Washington, DC, and Newport News, VA.
** Amtrak - Acela Express
The Acela Express provides regular service between Boston, MA, and Washington, DC.
** Amtrak - Twilight Shoreliner
Providing overnight rail service between Boston, MA, and Washington, DC, is the Amtrak Twilight Shoreliner line. 
** Amtrak - Vermonter
Offering scenic views of Vermont and the Green Mountains, Amtrak's Vermonter provide rail service between Washington, DC, and St Albans, VT.
 
 MTA - North Service  -  MTA Metro-North Railroad
This commuter train service links Connecticut with Grand Central Station in New York City. It is the second largest commuter railroad in the USA
 Shore Line East Commuter Rail Service
Provides fast and easy access between New London and New Haven. Monday through Friday. Connecting Metro North New Haven line and Amtrak is available at New Haven's Union Station. (800) ALL-RIDE (800-255 -7433)

 Bridgeport to Port Jefferson Ferry
This passenger and car ferry links Bridgeport, CT with Port Jefferson, Long Island, NY. It connects the two points with frequent service. The crossing takes around 1.25 hours and the ships have full restaurant and bar facilities.
 Cross Sound Ferry Services
Daily vehicle and passenger ferry service between New London and Orient Point on Long Island, New York.
 Nelseco Navigation
Ferry service between New London and Block Island, RI. The sailing time is about 2 hours.
 Fox Navigation
Fast ferry services between New London and Glen Cove, Long Island.
 Viking Landing Montauk Ferry
Ferry service between New London and Montauk, Rhode Island.

 Greyhound  -  busvervoer Connecticut

 State of Connecticut Department of Transportation  -  verkeersinformatie
 CT Transit
Verzorgt het busvervoer voor de stad Hartford en 28 omliggende plaatsen.

 Kaarten Connecticut [ Uni Texas  -  Perry-Castañeda Library  -  Map Collection ]
 Mapblast! Driving Directions  -  stratengidsen enz.
Provides interactive maps and driving directions, as well as extensive information on services and products near a user's address or travel route.
 Mc Nally  -  Routeplanner Connecticut / VS
 Multimap.com


Links/verwijzingen 

 Reisverzekeringen  -  online afsluiten mogelijk  -  diverse aanbieders

 Toeristenbureau Connecticut  -  Bezoek Connecticut

 Staat Connecticut [ bestuur ]

 Hartford Regio
The region sits at the southern end of the Knowledge Corridor, a 30-mile geographical region that stretches north to Springfield, Massachusetts and is home to 32 higher education institutions including Trinity College, the University of Hartford, the University of Connecticut, Amherst College and the University of Massachusetts.
When it's time to unwind, the region offers plenty of opportunities to play. So, whether you're into arts and culture, hiking, biking, snowboarding or sun worshiping, the Hartford region offers four seasons of living.
 City of Hartford  -  Hoofdstad van Connecticut

 Central Connecticut / River Valley
Connecticut's River Valley offers visitors big-city sophistication, along with the charms and splendors of the New England countryside: sparkling rivers and shoreline, centuries of history and culture, and an endless array of interesting sights to enjoy. Come see for yourself why Connecticut's River Valley is the perfect destination for your next vacation, getaway or long weekend.
Connecticut's River Valley is located along the Connecticut River, which winds its way up from the Long Island Sound over the hills and rolling valleys, through Greater Hartford and to the Canadian border. In any season, this is a picturesque and exciting location.
 Greater New Haven  -  Greater New Haven Convention and Visitors Bureau
General region of the state of Connecticut, occupying the south-central portion of the state in a radius around the city of New Haven that is semi-contiguous with the boundaries of New Haven County.
Start planning your trip and discover the wonders of Greater New Haven! The Greater New Haven area offers visitors an array of exciting arts and culture, wonderful accommodations, fine restaurants, shopping, meeting facilities and much more.
 Greater Hartford
Centered around the state's capital of Hartford. The area contains most of Hartford County and Tolland County, also including eastern Litchfield County and northern Middlesex County.
 Litchfield Hills [ Lichfield County ]  -  zie Litchfieldhills.com
Northwest Connecticut's Litchfield Hills, Housatonic Valley and Waterbury Region have been making visitors feel welcome for hundreds of years. This true domain of New England at it's best is within 100 miles of New York City and 150 miles of Boston.
Whether it's an antiquing expedition, a romantic getaway, a family adventure, or a business retreat we've got what it takes to make your trip memorable.
 Litchfield Hills [ Lichfield County ]  -  zie Berkshirehiking.com
Most of the region is comprised of forested hills and rocky peaks, with farmland and small towns interspersed in the valleys and plains. This region is also the focal point for the state's small vineyard and wine industry, as well as a key component of the tourist economy of the state. Many visitors arrive in the autumn to witness the fall foliage, and to visit the region's many covered bridges or waterfalls.
Lower Connecticut River Valley - located in the southeastern-central part of the state
The region is known for its picturesque riverside scenery, small river and shoreline towns, and tourist attractions such as the Goodspeed Opera House, the Essex Steam Train, and Gillette Castle.
 Naugatuck River Valley
Located in the central-southwest of the state, and is focused around the southern reaches of the Naugatuck and Housatonic Rivers. The Naugatuck River Valley is comprised of the towns of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Oxford, Seymour and Shelton.
 New York metropolitan area / Gold Coast
The metropolitan area includes New York City, Long Island, northern New Jersey, six counties north of New York City in New York State, southwestern Connecticut, and a small part of northeastern Pennsylvania.
The Gold Coast, as befits its name, is known for having some of the wealthiest towns and neighborhoods in the country. These towns include Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Wilton, Westport, Weston and Fairfield.
 Quiet Corner  -  zie Mystic Country Connecticut and CT East Quiet Corner
Located in the northeastern corner of the state. It is generally associated with Windham County, but also incorporates eastern sections of Tolland County and the northern portion of New London County.
The region is popular with tourists for its traditional New England scenery, culture, and bed and breakfasts, and is especially noted for its many antique shops.

 Fairfield County  -  zie Coastal Fairfield County
It's 30 miles of beautiful coastline. It's a stone's throw from New York City. It's rolling hills and picturesque New England countryside. It's all that and more. It's Coastal Fairfield County - a place where the shore, country and city come together to create a unique getaway destination to discover.
Looking for a quiet country getaway? You'll find it here. Chic hotels, boutique shopping and first-class dining? You'll find those too, along with museums, sports stadiums, nature preserves, lighthouses and an aquarium. Explore our beautiful towns and you'll discover that we have a lot to offer families, couples and groups.
Fairfield [ also known as Gold Coast ]
Cities, towns, and villages : Bethel, Bridgeport, Brookfield, Danbury, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Georgetown (a village of Redding), Greenfield Hill (a neighborhood of Fairfield), Greenwich, Monroe, New Canaan, New Fairfield, Newtown, Norwalk, Redding, Ridgefield, Shelton, Sherman, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport and Wilton.
Hartford
 Litchfield County - in de noordwestelijke hoek van Connecticut
Litchfield County is roughly contiguous with the portion of the Appalachian mountain range known as the Litchfield Hills.
Cities, towns, boroughs : Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Bethlehem Village, Bridgewater, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, New Milford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Plymouth, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Thomaston, Torrington, Warren, Washington, Watertown, Winchester and Woodbury.
 Middlesex - in het zuidelijke deel van centraal CT
Cities, towns, and villages : Centerbrook [ a village of Essex ], Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham , East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Fenwick [ a village of Old Saybrook ], Haddam, Higganum [ a village of Haddam ], Ivoryton [ a village of Essex ], Killingworth, Lake Pocotopaug [ a village of East Hampton ], Middlefield, Middletown, Moodus [ a village of East Haddam ], Old Saybrook, Portland, Rockfall [ a village of Middlefield ], Saybrook Manor and Westbrook
 New Haven - in het zuidelijke centrale deel van CT
The terrain is mostly flat near both the coast and the Housatonic River, rising significantly only in the north of the county. The highest elevation is close to the northernmost point in the county, found at two areas of approximately 1,050 feet (320 m) above sea level in the town of Wolcott.
New Haven county serves as a center of advanced learning, with several noted educational institutions located within its borders centered on the city of New Haven. These include: Albertus Magnus College, Gateway Community College, Quinnipiac University, Southern Connecticut State University, University of New Haven and Yale University.
 New London - in de zuidoostelijke hoek van CT
 Tolland - in het noordoostelijke deel van CT 
Tolland County is incorporated into thirteen towns [ Andover, Bolton, Columbia, Coventry, Ellington, Hebron, Mansfield, Somers, Stafford, Tolland, Union, Vernon, Willington ] and seven Burroughs [ Coventry Lake, South Coventry, Crystal Lake, Stafford Springs, Storrs, Central Somers, Rockville ].
 Windham  -  in de noordoostelijke hoek van CT
Cities, towns, boroughs, and villages : Ashford, Brooklyn, Central Village [ a village of Plainfield ], Canterbury, Chaplin, Danielson [ a borough of Killingly ], East Brooklyn [ a village of Brooklyn ], Eastford, Hampton, Killingly, Moosup [ a village of Plainfield ], North Grosvenor Dale [ a village of Thompson ], Plainfield, Plainfield Village [ a village of Plainfield ], Pomfret, Putnam, Putnam District [ a borough of Putnam ], Quinebaug [ a village of Thompson ], Scotland, South Windham [ a village of Windham ], South Woodstock [ a village of Woodstock ], Sterling, Thompson, Wauregan [ a village of Plainfield ], Willimantic [ a borough of Windham ], Windham and Woodstock.

 Lijst met steden in Connecticut

 Bear Mountain, Salisbury, CT  -  zie Connecticut Mountains

 Magazine  -  Yale Literary Magazine
 Nieuws uit Connecticut  -  The Hartford Courant 
 News  -  Yale Daily News
 News  -  YaleGolbal Online Magazine
 Radio  -  WNPR  -  Connecticut Publieke Radio
 TV  -  CPTV  -  Connecticut Publieke Televisie 
 University Connecticut  -  University of Hartford
 University  -  Yale University
De Yale Universiteit is een private universiteit in New Haven, Connecticut. In 1701 opgericht als Collegiate School, is Yale het op twee na oudste instituut voor hoger onderwijs in de VS en lid van de Ivy League.

Cuisine  -  Recepten uit Connecticut / Eten

 Connecticut Apple Marketing Board  -  zie 'Recipes'
 Litchfield Hills Festivals
Website voor twee populaire festivals, die duizende locals en toeristen trekken met lekker eten, prima wijn en familieplezier bij Haight Vineyard, de oudste wijngaard van Connecticut's in de historische Litchfield Hills.

 RestaurantsCT.com  -  Zoek naar de beste restaurants in Connecticut 

 Historic American Recipes
Apple-Fritters | Dough-Nuts | Cocoa-nut Drops | Molasses Gingerbread | Common Gingerbread | Election Cake | Indian Meal Pudding | Fried Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potato Pie | Beef-Stake | German Chicken Stew | Jack Rabbit Stew | To Roast a Pig | Broiled Scrod | To boil a Cod's Head.

Geschiedenis van Connecticut

 Connecticut's Heritage Gateway
Travelers and tourists can plan a day trip or a leisurely tour through any part of historic Connecticut using the Directory of Museums, a searchable database of over 200 historic sites, houses and museums or the Activities Calendar featuring hundreds of things to do all over the state.
 Connecticut's History [ Wikipedia ]
Colonies in Connecticut [ The Pequot War, Under the Fundamental Orders, The Dominion of New England ], Territorial disputes, The American Revolution (1775-1789), Early United States (1789-1818), The 1818 Constitution (1818-1890), The Modern Era (After 1890), History of Connecticut industry, References, Further reading, External links.
 Connecticut River Museum [ Essex, Lower Connecticut River Valley ]
 Connecticut Town Histories  -  Connecticut Puritan Settlers, 1633-1845

 National Park Service - Links to the past
Explore America's cultural resources - buildings, landscapes, archeological sites, ethnographic resources, objects and documents, structures and districts.

Muziek, Kunst & Cultuur, Entertainment

 ctnow.com  -  Connecticut Entertainment
 Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism
To preserve and promote Connecticut's cultural and tourism assets in order to enhance the quality of life and economic vitality of the State.
 Connecticut's Cultural Gateway  -  online guide to cultural adventures throughout the state
Connecticut's Cultural Gateway was created by the Connecticut Humanities Council as an information portal to Connecticut's cultural life. Information in the Activities Calendar, Directory of Museums, and Cultural Resources for Teachers is maintained directly by contributing organizations using an innovative, password -protected administrative system.
 Fairs - Association of Connecticut Fairs  -  zie 'find a fair'
 Florence Griswold Museum - Home of American Impressionism [ Old Lyme ]
 Mark Twain House  -  huis van de schrijver Mark Twain
 Mashantucket Museum and Research Center
The world's largest and most comprehensive Native American museum and research center offers an array of engaging experiences for young and old, from life-size walk-through dioramas that transport visitors into the past, to changing exhibits and live performances of contemporary arts and cultures.

 Ticketmaster.com  -  Concerten, Sport, Theater

Webportaal / Zoekmachine / Directory

 You belong in Connecticut
 Berkshirehiking.com
Hiking, camping, biking, swimming, drives, airplanes, inn, bed and breakfast Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York
 ConneCT Kids
 Lighthouse Maps  -  gids Connecticut Lodging, Winkelen, Attracties, Eten, en Diensten
Plattegronden van : Norwalk | Westport | Clinton, Westbrook | Old Saybrook | Essex, Old Saybrook | Mystic and More near I-95 | Mystic, Noank, & Stonington | Bethel, Danbury, Newtown, Ridgefield, | Brookfield, New Fairfield, NewMilford, Sherman.

 Varen in Connecticut  -  Connecticut Marine Trades Association
Organization of more than 300 members dedicated to serving all boaters throughout the heartland of the State and along the coast from Greenwich to Pawcatuck.
 Golf  -  Connecticut State Golf Association