When you think of what Connecticut is known for, beaches probably aren't at the top of your list.
Whether you're looking for a new adventure or planning an epic road trip to the country's best state parks, here's your guide to seeing some beautiful and unique sights in the area.
In a recent article, the magazine breaks down which state park is the best in every state.
And what is Connecticut's best state park, you might ask? The article gives Silver Sands State Park in Milford the top spot.
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They say it's mainly because of the acres of dunes, beach and woodlands.
"Strolling along the boardwalk is a breezy way to explore the marshland and shoreline. And when it isn't closed off to protect nesting birds (May to November), you can walk across a sandbar to get to Charles Island, home to an impressive bird rookery," the magazine said.
Also mentioned in the article includes top parks for nearby states, including the following:
- Baxter State Park in Maine
- Colt State Park in Rhode Island
- Franconia Notch State Park in New Hampshire
- Island Beach State Park in New Jersey
- Mount Greylock State Reservation in Massachusetts
- Niagra Falls State Park in New York
- Ohiopyle State Park in Pennsylvania
- Smugglers' Notch State Park in Vermont
For a full list of the best state parks in the country, click here.
