When looking for a weekend getaway in Connecticut, your mind might not first go to our northeast corner. After all, the nickname “Quiet Corner” doesn’t sound like it’d be loads of fun. But this is one of the most beautiful areas of the state. You’ll find so much to explore here, from shopping and nature to museums and vineyards. This is a lovely area for a trip, whether you stay for an afternoon or a few days. It’s such a relaxing getaway from your stress and worries.
First off, there’s plenty of undeveloped land to explore. There are several beautiful state parks and forests in this area, including Bigelow Hollow State Park and the bordering Nipmuck State Forest.
JJBers/Flickr Scotland, CT, USA
Not a fan of getting out into the woods? Don’t sweat it, there are plenty of great small towns in the region.
JJBers/Wikimedia Commons Putnam (pictured) has plenty of great opportunities for shopping and dining. Putnam, CT, USA
If you’re looking to get out on the water, you’ll find lots of great opportunities here.
Ummea Salma/Google Local Mansfield Hollow Lake offers great recreational activities or a chance to just laze around and lounge by the water. Mansfield Hollow Lake, Connecticut 06250, USA
Fans of museums will be happy here, too. There are several great ones to check out.
rohanb92/Google Local Pictured is the Nathan Hale Homestead, which offers tours of the historic home that once housed Nathan Hale, Revolutionary War spy for the Continental Army and Connecticut’s official State Hero. Address: 2299 South St, Coventry, CT 06238 Nathan Hale Homestead Museum, 2299 South St, Coventry, CT 06238, USA
Looking for an old-time historic district and charming town green? You’ll find that in the Quiet Corner, too!
Klaus Larsen/Google Local Pictured is the Lebanon Town Green. Address: 071, 235-45 Lebanon Ave, Lebanon, CT 06249 Lebanon Town Green, 071, 235-45 Lebanon Ave, Lebanon, CT 06249, USA
The 60-acre Roseland Park is one of the most popular destinations in this area.
Evan I/Tripadvisor Address: 205 Roseland Park Road, Woodstock, CT 06281 Roseland Park, Woodstock, CT 06281, USA
This area is widely-regarded as the antiques capital of Connecticut. You’ll find plenty of great antique and thrift stores all over the region, particularly in the little town of Putnam.
Jacob Blanck/Google Local Pictured is the massive Antiques Marketplace in Putnam. Address: 109 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260 ANTIQUES MARKETPLACE, 109 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260, USA
The Quiet Corner of Connecticut is such a great place for a weekend trip in the Nutmeg State. There’s a little bit of something for everyone here.
Rohini Singh/Google Local West Thompson Lake, Thompson, CT 06255, USA
Have you ever visited the Quiet Corner in Connecticut? Share your favorite spots in the comments!
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Scotland, CT, USA
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Putnam (pictured) has plenty of great opportunities for shopping and dining.
Putnam, CT, USA
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Mansfield Hollow Lake offers great recreational activities or a chance to just laze around and lounge by the water.
Mansfield Hollow Lake, Connecticut 06250, USA
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Pictured is the Nathan Hale Homestead, which offers tours of the historic home that once housed Nathan Hale, Revolutionary War spy for the Continental Army and Connecticut’s official State Hero. Address: 2299 South St, Coventry, CT 06238
Nathan Hale Homestead Museum, 2299 South St, Coventry, CT 06238, USA
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Pictured is the Lebanon Town Green. Address: 071, 235-45 Lebanon Ave, Lebanon, CT 06249
Lebanon Town Green, 071, 235-45 Lebanon Ave, Lebanon, CT 06249, USA
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Address: 205 Roseland Park Road, Woodstock, CT 06281
Roseland Park, Woodstock, CT 06281, USA
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Pictured is the massive Antiques Marketplace in Putnam. Address: 109 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260
ANTIQUES MARKETPLACE, 109 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260, USA
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West Thompson Lake, Thompson, CT 06255, USA
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