Though it may be small, Connecticut offers some big adventure, especially for hiking. The 500-mile Blue Trails system provides hiking and nature watching activities for people looking for a leisurely afternoon stroll to those that want to break a major sweat.

There is also Atlantic shoreline for ocean lovers. But Connecticut's main feature might be its New England flavor and its history.Towns and villages remind visitors of a different time, when proud people took on an adventure of their own.