Autumn in Connecticut
As the autumn sets in the leaves start displaying various tints and hues, filling people with true joie de vivre, especially to those who live in or visit New England and the Northwest of United States. Connecticut is also one of the hallmarks for taking the brilliant fall color tours. The region offers a plenty of ways to enjoy the leaves and their brilliance.
The state of Connecticut has 20 hot air balloon companies that offer a bird's eye view of the fall color bouquet. Some of them even offer special deals that include stays at some of the beautiful and hospitable bed-and-breakfast inns throughout the state. You can even have champagne balloon rides.
One of the most popular ways to enjoy the Connecticut autumn and savor the eyes with fall foliage brilliance is through cruises. The state is bordered by the Atlantic and various waterways abound it. So you can get a whole lot of Connecticut cruise packages. You can take a sea faring cruise that combines education and historic tours or the one that presents pure luxury. There are a number of cruise packages that last for a few days and fill in the complete Connecticut fall foliage spirit in you.
Horse back riding is another great way to enjoy the nature of colored leaves. There are plenty of horse back riding expeditions start year-round, and the autumn is certainly not too late in the year to enjoy the wonders of fall on horse back. It is even possible to reserve romantic rides and expeditions by moonlight.
Following the Connecticut Wine Trail is a great way to enjoy beautiful and fine wines. Grape stomping contest abound, and there are many wine tastings available. There are along the trail, and it can be explored using a car or on a bike. The tradition of wine trails in the Northeast is alive and well in Connecticut, and offers a relaxing way to enjoy the fall season.
If you are not a guided trip person and like to explore the place on your own get a rental car and get on to the back roads. They have a plenty of picturesque destinations to offer. You can easily get bed and breakfast inns down these back roads that are inexpensive and comfortable. can enjoy the unperturbed rural Connecticut beauty this way. Remember, during the autumn you would need advanced booking even for the bed and breakfast inns.
You can also enjoy dining while on your fall foliage tour in Connecticut. You will find plenty of steak and seafood places on the roads, and there are some quaint diners in many towns that serve up delicious New England favorites. During the fall, you can also purchase some of the fresh organically grown produce at road side stands.
Connecticut in fall foliage season is like a traveler's paradise. You can do so many things and yet no need to hurry. Savor the amazing food, scenery, wine and of course a wonderful company. It is a welcome break from normal running life.