We love road trips in Connecticut, but gas is expensive. It can cost a small fortune to fill up the car for a lengthy road trip. Add in extra cost for food and attractions and it’s out of budget for many families. If you want to get out and explore the Nutmeg State but don’t have the money or time for a lengthy road trip, don’t sweat it! We’ve gathered up a few of our favorite spots for a short but sweet road trip in Connecticut that’ll take you to a quartet of great places in the Litchfield Hills.
Google Maps The Litchfield Hills region is such a beautiful area. This short and sweet road trip will take you to a few of the region’s best attractions. The total drive time is only about 20 minutes. With only 11 miles spent on the road, you won’t even use up a tank of gas! You can check out the full itinerary on Google Maps and customize it to your liking.
- Hopkins Vineyard: 25 Hopkins Rd, Warren, CT 06777
Hopkins Vineyard/Facebook The Nutmeg State’s wine industry is growing in leaps and bounds. One of the best wineries in Connecticut is Hopkins Vineyard. This delightful vineyard in Warren is such a quiet, remote spot that’s perfect for relaxing and sipping some of the delicious wines crafted here. Hopkins Vineyard, 25 Hopkins Rd, Warren, CT 06777, USA
- Mt Tom State Park: Mount Tom Rd, Washington Depot, CT 06794
Dyan Ali/Google Maps At Mt. Tom State Park, you can take a short, easy hike to a 34-foot tall lookout tower that will give you incredible views! On a clear day, you can see all the way to the Catskill Mountains in New York. Mt Tom State Park, Mount Tom Rd, Washington Depot, CT 06794, USA
- Arethusa Farm Dairy: 822 Bantam Rd, Bantam, CT 06750
Arethusa Farm/Facebook Arethusa Farm is one of the top dairy farms in Connecticut. A visit here is a sweet treat: you can enjoy homemade ice cream that’s absolutely delightful. Choose from a cone, cup, or even a milkshake. Arethusa Farm Dairy, 822 Bantam Rd, Bantam, CT 06750, USA
- White Memorial Conservation Center: 80 Whitehall Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759
The White Memorial Conservation Center/Facebook The White Memorial Conservation Center is a nature lover’s dream! This 4,000-acre area boasts wetlands, forests, and fields. There are more than 40 miles of trails, so there’s plenty to explore! White Memorial Conservation Center, 80 Whitehall Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759, USA
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr The Litchfield Hills area is such a gorgeous region of the state with so much to see and do, especially when it comes to getting outdoors. Whether you choose to enjoy these places individually or on a brief road trip, they’re all worth a visit!
How many of these spots in the Litchfield Hills have you visited? Are there any others you think should be added to this road trip in Connecticut? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments!
Google Maps
The Litchfield Hills region is such a beautiful area. This short and sweet road trip will take you to a few of the region’s best attractions. The total drive time is only about 20 minutes. With only 11 miles spent on the road, you won’t even use up a tank of gas! You can check out the full itinerary on Google Maps and customize it to your liking.
Hopkins Vineyard/Facebook
The Nutmeg State’s wine industry is growing in leaps and bounds. One of the best wineries in Connecticut is Hopkins Vineyard. This delightful vineyard in Warren is such a quiet, remote spot that’s perfect for relaxing and sipping some of the delicious wines crafted here.
Hopkins Vineyard, 25 Hopkins Rd, Warren, CT 06777, USA
Dyan Ali/Google Maps
At Mt. Tom State Park, you can take a short, easy hike to a 34-foot tall lookout tower that will give you incredible views! On a clear day, you can see all the way to the Catskill Mountains in New York.
Mt Tom State Park, Mount Tom Rd, Washington Depot, CT 06794, USA
Arethusa Farm/Facebook
Arethusa Farm is one of the top dairy farms in Connecticut. A visit here is a sweet treat: you can enjoy homemade ice cream that’s absolutely delightful. Choose from a cone, cup, or even a milkshake.
Arethusa Farm Dairy, 822 Bantam Rd, Bantam, CT 06750, USA
The White Memorial Conservation Center/Facebook
The White Memorial Conservation Center is a nature lover’s dream! This 4,000-acre area boasts wetlands, forests, and fields. There are more than 40 miles of trails, so there’s plenty to explore!
White Memorial Conservation Center, 80 Whitehall Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759, USA
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr
The Litchfield Hills area is such a gorgeous region of the state with so much to see and do, especially when it comes to getting outdoors. Whether you choose to enjoy these places individually or on a brief road trip, they’re all worth a visit!
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