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Ways to See Fall Foliage in Connecticut

By: Jayden Vandiest

New England and the Northeast of the United States are famous for their brilliant fall colors tours. And so is Connecticut. As soon as autumn arrives there is a riot of colors that is a source of great enjoyment for residents and visitors to this region. There are plenty of ways to see the changing colors of leaves in Connecticut.

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 the 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 especially by the moonlight is a more romantic way of catching the autumn spirit. You can savor the vibrance of colored leaves and the nature. Though the horse back riding goes on throughout the year yet autumn is the best time to enjoy the wonders of the foliage fall.

If you are looking for a luxurious nature trail through the autumn consider going for a Connecticut wine trail. You can enjoy the nature's beauty and the awesome wine in one go. There are several grape stomping competitions and vine tasting on in this season. Connecticut Wine Trail boasts of 14 vineyards that can be explored on a bike or in a car. Connecticut still keeps alive the culture of wine trails of the northwest and extends tranquil fall season for a visit.

For those who prefer to make their own way and explore the back roads, there is also plenty to be seen from the car. Plan your own drive through Connecticut's beauty rural countryside and see the trees in all their splendor. There are plenty of bed and breakfast inns in the rural back roads, and these make cozy and comfortable stays. You do need to make reservations, for the inns are full during the autumn.

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 small 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.

A trip to Connecticut during autumn provides endless delights. There is much to see and do in a very relaxing manner that is unhurried. It is an escape from normal life into one that is simpler. Food, beautiful scenery, and cozy places to stay. Oh, and sparkling wine and good company.

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Jayden Vandiest is the chief editor for F connecticut, a fantastic resource for information about connecticut, For questions or comments about this article why not visit: www.rvconnecticut.com/articles
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