Connecticut brings New England quirk—giant frog bridges, pottery tours, and a whale that’s been cut in half. Some of these we’ve visited, others are still on our radar. When we’ve been somewhere, the link takes you to our photo page with details and snark. Otherwise, you’ll head to their official site (assuming one exists—sometimes that’s half the adventure).
Things To Do in Connecticut
Cornwall Bridge
Cornwall Bridge Pottery Tour – Call ahead to see which production processes are viewable.
Hartford
World’s Largest Sperm Whale (Conny The Whale) – The Children’s Museum closed in 2024 and Conny was cut in half. The tail section now sits in West Hartford’s Trout Brook Greenway.
Orange
PEZ Visitor’s Center – Self-guided tour of PEZ candy history and production.
Waterbury
Fascia’s Chocolates – Multiple chocolate-making experiences available.
Willimantic
The Giant Frog Bridge – Bridge featuring giant frog sculptures on South Street.
Connecticut’s just the start! Check out our Things To Do in Rhode Island page for more New England oddities, get tips for traveling with pets, or browse our Homepage for road trip resources and budget travel hacks. Ready for your next adventure?
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