John F Kennedy International Airport 1 hr 37
Candlewood Lake (39 min)
This scenic, man-made wooded lake, the largest in the state, features sandy beaches & marinas. Steep Rock Preserve (17 min) Glebe House Museum & Garden (11 min)
Garden and museum Elephant's Trunk Flea Market (18 min) Lovers Leap State Park (15 min)
Naturalistic park with walking trails leading past century-old industrial ruins. Kettletown State Park (18 min)
Swimming & fishing in the Housatonic River, plus hiking & 63 camp sites in open or wooded settings. Mt Tom State Park (23 min)
Hiking trails lead to a lookout tower atop a namesake summit & a pond offers boating & swimming. Hollister House Garden (16 min) Southford Falls State Park (17 min) Squantz Pond State Park (32 min)
Park, lake, and hiking Quassy Amusement & Waterpark (16 min)
Park featuring kiddie rides, a junior roller coaster, a few thrillers & waterslides. George C Waldo State Park (14 min) Mine Hill Preserve (7 min) Lake Waramaug (24 min)
Popular lake for fishing & fall foliage viewing, with campsites, picnic spots & kayak rentals. Lake Lillinonah (14 min)
Lake surrounded by forest & a popular site for bass fishing & bird watching, including bald eagles. | 
