BEST OUTDOOR PLACES TO VISIT IN CONNECTICUT Part 1

[@jasper6187]

I live in Connecticut and I haven’t seen half of these places. I’ll definitely try to visit them

[@stonedalldayjedi533]

Lol where are you? Out east?

[@Reyesgirl1108]

Me either!😂

[@kirchoffkyle]

I suggest going to sleeping giant and west rock in Hamden CT. There's great views for photos and nice hiking trails at both for a nice afternoon.

[@baylordude9225]

My backyard!

[@harveypost7799]

And golfing too.

[@tterbogaming9749]

I see both of those from my house and I live in meriden. If you ever want a very good place to see sunsets like probably the best ones in whole state go to top of Ann st meriden and you will see what I'm saying

[@genekloszewski5484]

I grew up here in bethany & hamden, fishing in sleeping giant / mill river!

[@bradleydahl5191]

East Rock is not bad too.

[@danieldanforth9625]

I lived in ct for 50 years. Moved to South Carolina going on 3 years now . At first I loved it hear . But now I’m missing Ct . I miss the change of seasons . It’s we’re my heart is . I’m moving back with my wife and family in a couple months.

[@john-fy6jk]

Is it hot all year long down there?ann g.🎆🌅

[@VirgosGroove3]

Same here. I’ve been in Charlotte 4 years but I’m ready to move to West Hartford

[@lucysmithers357]

I was born and raised in Connecticut.. I moved to North Carolina about 20 years ago.. I miss Connecticut..I miss the change of seasons too..

[@Doesitmatter666]

@@lucysmithers357 why North Carolina ?

[@bryanhawes1782]

Same thing I've been in georgia the past year. I never thought I'd miss CT but I do

[@davidharrick469]

I lived in Weston CT for years and unfortunately was unaware of most of these places ....Sad really, because they are place's I would have enjoyed. Now living in Northern California. CT is a very beautiful place and will always have a special place in my heart.

[@youngmeteorologist8894]

I've lived in CT all my life and Castle Craig in Meriden is just breathtaking, especially at the top.

[@jackdepalma9252]

I’ve been a Meriden resident my whole life. Castle Craig has always been so important to me!

[@johnnyutah482]

Just went for the first time last fall.

[@TonyMaine915]

I brought my mustang up there and it was Beautiful

[@kaziahmed5509]

nice cinematic shots as well as the description of the places. keep it coming

[@cindi7228]

I was born and raised in East Haddam CT and moved away when I graduated high school. I’m now 58 and live in CO, but desperately miss CT and particularly the ocean. At my age the idea of moving back and not knowing anyone is very anxiety producing. Starting over is no small task but I do miss it 😢 Chapman Falls was named after my grandmother’s family. I grew up a few miles from Devil’s Hopyard and have very fond memories. Maybe because of the name, Devil’s, it was always kind of a scary place to drive through at night as a child, coming home from somewhere in the dark. I always thought the boogeyman was gonna get us 😂

[@Doesitmatter666]

Go back even if it’s to visit ... you only live once

[@mbregu]

Everybody is so nice and welcoming here you shouldn’t be nervous to move back! you should check it out and see all that has changed. I would recommended Central CT the other areas can get a little bit weird lol

[@maximusaugustus6823]

I visited Colorado on January 21st and I was surprised how crowded it was, I always thought it was very remote but towns and cities are way too busy for my New England mind.

[@kadisonrussell2773]

@@mbregu damn what part of ct are you from, i live on the shoreline and everyone is uptight assholes😂

[@Weapon7x]

Southford Falls in Oxford\Southbury CT is definitely one of my favorite places to go. A few miles up route 6 is also the Orenaug Firetower. The fire tower is around 5 stories tall and gives a very nice view of the Woodbury area. Worth a day trip to hit the tower at sunrise and hike the falls afterwards. Also Southford falls is great in the winter, especially right as the snow is melting. Both are short hikes and the start of the falls could even be walked to from the parking lot although it does carry down half of the east side of the trail. Also although very cautious when going, I love the view of Waterbury from Holy Land. The place itself is decayed, abandoned, and over-run with all kinds of litter, but just to go up, park, and take a mid-day panorama shot, it is worth a quick trip. Excellent Work @Love What you Do.

[@Me-xy3jh]

Being a lifelong Connecticut resident and 40 year Harley rider I have visited most of these places. This was very well done. I live about 1 mile from Hubbard Park, Castle Craig is the highest peak within 25 miles of the ocean on the entire East Coast.

[@CC-mg3ho]

Southford Falls is nice had to covered bridge that you could walk on and don't forget Kent Falls also Indian Wells State Park

[@ajsyfersubtribe3291]

Good place to fish at take my kids there in summer time

[@mdamico1909]

I live in Newtown, CT and I walk through the Fairfield Hills with my dogs. It's a peace of history that haunts the town in infamy. There is a brewery in the "asylum park." It's become a staple for avid walkers and sport enthusiasts. I prefer to be known for this area of town then the tragedy that occurred in '12 in Sandy Hook. Most people don't know but Sandy Hook and Newtown are two different towns that share their education and medical emergency services. CT in general is a beautiful state to visit.

[@Magnum-bh5no]

Another nice hike is black rock state park in watertown/thomaston ct, there's a trail up to the top of the mountain with a great view 👍 as well as a beach, campgrounds, and picnic area, the blue trail goes thru

[@JohnKSedor]

Since moving to Branford, CT from the Naugatuck Valley (Ansonia, Derby & Seymour), I can hands down recommend the Stony Creek Village of Branford. I call it a mini Martha's Vineyard. There are tour boats with guides around the Thimble Islands, water taxis to bring you to a natural birding island, the President Taft Summer White House, and in-town there are plenty of shops, coffee & pizza shops, a newly renovated live Theater and a hiking trail that brings you over some tidal marshes. It's a really nice area also with some B&B's in case you want to stay a while.

[@stevenboucher9865]

Harkness State Park has always been a special place for me and my family. Beautiful mansion and gardens serve for a venue for many weddings. the grounds and beach front offer a relaxing place for families of all ages to picnic an best of all fly kites!

[@johnnyutah482]

Love Harkness. First learned about it when I went to Mitchell College almost 30 years ago....still take the family

[@KD-jq5gq]

Born & raised in Hartford, CT. Never heard of all these locations except for Hubbard park in Meriden, CT because I now live here. I just used to the city life.

[@ajsyfersubtribe3291]

Got say I was born in Stamford but Hartford CT is my favorite city. Since the 90s spent alot time there lived in Parkville off of Park St. On Bartholomew. My some of family still lives there. But they were originally from Author ave in the BX NYC. DA Hartbeat is my CITY and NYC to..

[@justchris8394]

I live in CT Also I have never seen them either I guess I got some new fishing spots to check out

[@Padrean23]

I proposed to my fiancé at Wadsworth Falls. There is a large white tree on the bank that is opposite from the parking area; right by the mouth of that little bay formed by the falls. The tree bears a carving memorializing that day. Gorgeous place!

[@sammyiam0725]

Idk how this video popped up for me. But man this is giving me some spots to hit up immediately, especially the hiking areas and state parks.

[@personperson3382]

This video makes Connecticut look actually nice and pretty

[@edwardstack9401]

You should check out Wickham Park and Case Mountain in Manchester

[@griffing2373]

Best hike I have ever experienced is Roaring Brooks Falls in Cheshire CT. I take the quinnipiac trail from prospect town line right into Cheshire to the falls. The falls is the largest in CT at 80 Ft and is a thing of beauty.

[@freddiebrown9795]

I've lived here all my life and only heard of half these places I'm visiting every single one this summer great video you've succeeded in making CT look like a destination 👍🏾👍🏾✌🏾💜

[@d.andrewfine9689]

Thank you I have lived in Connecticut for a long time and didn't know about most of these places. Some places you should check out in Connecticut.....Lantern Hill in Ledyard CT. Bluff Point in Groton CT. And the Arboretum at Connecticut College in New London.....all great for taking pictures

[@paullacroix9888]

While in college, my friends and I went to Fairfeild hills late one night. Every building we went to was unlocked and we walked around and explored around 3am.ish . One my buddy's dropped his glasses and dodnt say anything til we got back to SCSU, s we went back at 8 in the morning and every building we went onto several hours earlier was now locked. It's a very very spooky Creepy place to "ghost hunt" we broke into a morgue area on another trip there and cops came and arrested us. Still was a very creepy exciting night tho. Amazing place to explore

[@luigilp8380]

Fall

[@JoeR203]

MTV filmed an episode (or two) of their show FEAR there. I remember a scene where the contestants were walking down a dark hallway and they heard creaks and banging sounds. It was obviously coming from hidden speakers that were rigged to try and scare them.

[@rebecapowers]

Devil's Den in weston, and waterfall in kent, Harbor Point and Cove Park in Stamford

[@ajsyfersubtribe3291]

Fun.place in the spring time

[@johnnyutah482]

Kent Falls is the best

[@rebecapowers]

I grew up in Southern New Hampshire and Massachusetts area. Have lived all over the United States. I moved to Connecticut 10 years ago and I love it here. I felt at home from the very first day I arrived.

[@TheBaseballer557]

Well narrated and beautiful pictures.

[@GNRNXTTv]

I visited almost all in this video I believe lol 😂

[@paullacroix9888]

I love in new haven area and never heard of most these places

[@theodorerzepski8491]

New Haven style pizza is phenomenal. Try Sally's or Pepe's

[@richardross7219]

A nice video. I've lived in CT for 65+ years. I visited the Smithsonian in 1976 where they had the 1876 CT Centennial display up again. There were magnificent display panels of CT manufactured products. There was a huge Collins display of highly polished tool heads. I spent a couple of hours studying the board. I then turned around and studied the Colt display. There are some very kool places to visit east of the river too. Good Luck, Rick

[@truej3763]

Connecticut looks beautiful I'll have to visit one day

[@scarletblack666]

This is so great as I happen to live in Meriden. I love walking up Talcott Mountain. This is a real gift, thank you!

[@oldnew-gateprisoncoppermin36]

Thanks for the shout out! Love your video!

[@LoveWhatYouDo]

Thanks for watching. Here’s a longer version featuring the prison: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXele2t5f5WNkNE

[@davidmorin6667]

Been to a # of these sites, informative video, well done

[@TheLostTurtle1]

Norwich Mental Hospital. Hearth stone Castle Cunningham Tower Bear mountain Little people's village.

[@gabbyf4281]

Hearthstone has a fence around it now due to work they are doing on it

[@scottreyonlds7399]

I grew up in Washington, ct & Bristol i've always loved just getting in the car or bike and just drive off up Rt 8 heading out towards Otis mass. Or down heading to the shores of Old Saybrook,ct. & many many places in between.

[@sharmar582]

Kent Falls, Bash Bish falls

[@rosemariemastro-watanabe2000]

I live in Milford CT. I haven't heard of a few of These! Thank You!

[@nottabidenfan660]

Let's take a tour!

[@johnmcpherson5068]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder I guess. Left off list. Barkhamsted Damn and reservoir. If he'd been here it would top his list.

[@johnnyutah482]

Thought the same thing. Along with Kent Falls.

[@titicoqui]

we are all indebted for your wonderful video scenery is indeed God's other Book

[@denisereadstarot]

Me and my friend love hiking and living in CT is the best because there are so many beautiful hiking trails!

[@mauriciocoura4167]

Great video! Thanks for the content

[@tamedshrew235]

Thanks for making me feel good about my home state again.

[@jamesdavis2231]

I've been to most of these. The Haddam area of the state is one of my favorites. Hubbard Park is great, too. There's also a beautiful trail somewhere in Washington, I believe. Thanks for sharing! --new subscriber

[@EthanLong]

This is excellent content, thank you

[@bbspillthetea2228]

This is awesome moving to CT and trying to learn about the state

[@klum8872]

This is a wonderful video

[@Ludywn]

as a Connecticut resident for 13 years, I only know of Castle Craig which I used to hike up to

[@ginallewellyn5547]

My husband is from windsor,,I really miss him already, thank you for making this video now I can see the place of my partner, im from philippines.

[@nottabidenfan660]

You've never been here?

[@alexspahr7791]

The old Collins Axe Factory was divided from the Antique shop, a bridal photography, and Art gallery when I stop there. But there are speed traps where Canton Police will get you real quick like one officer did pulled me over for having a cellar device which I have it on my lap while driving away to get a clear signal to active cell phone GPS.

[@MrSwimpro]

you couldve added thimble islands in branford and kent falls in kent

[@kendal4452]

I live in CT, I'll take a pass on the old New Gate Prison, it just looks too creepy there. A good place to go for Halloween.

[@QueenBee-gx4rp]

It is extremely creepy-and claustrophobic! You’re right not to go there!

[@Greaner762]

Also check out Dudleytown and the legendary tunnels under hartford. The best place was undercliffe but they knocked down all of the good buildings. Fun stuff..

[@KD-jq5gq]

I heard about Dudleytown. Does it even exists anymore? I heard it was cursed. I think I also heard about the tunnels under Hartford. I was born & raised in Hartford.

[@subotai358]

It exists, but the area is off limits

[@harrybriscoe7948]

The Collins Company is sort of still in business. It was bought out by Stanley tools and operations moved to , I think , Brazil

[@patriciatess]

I been doing about the same kinda thing I also live in Ct love checking them place out

[@jonathansmith3742]

Castle Craig is in my hometown. Meriden. I love to pedal up to the top. Take a look a Long Island Sound and beyond.

[@cclmosquera]

I LIVE WALLINGFORD AND ALWAYS VISITED TO CASTLE CRAIG.

[@JaimeMesChiens]

I’m in between you two in South Meriden. Hubbard Park is part of our lives here. Due to COVID, the Daffodil Festival was cancelled for the second year. Sad for us, but so restorative for the daffodils.

[@JoeR203]

Fairfield Hills was used for some scenes in the movie "Sleepers" starring Brad Pitt, Jason Patric, Dustin Hoffman, Kevin Bacon and Robert De Niro.

[@Maniac1607]

Gillette Castle has been closed because of the you-know-what. I miss it.

[@amygroff17]

Last summer I went there and yeah you still cant 😓

[@rebecapowers]

What's the you know what???

[@REMBRANTTUBE]

@@rebecapowers Covid 19

[@rosianepani4734]

Omg amazing Video 😍😍😍😍😍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@LoveWhatYouDo]

Thank you so much 😀

[@rachaelvillane4812]

Iam 57 and live in ct all my life

[@nottabidenfan660]

What part of CT?

[@scotteboy]

You got some beautiful shots here. Great

[@pamelaalexander9397]

A must see to visit all the sites in this video. Beautifully shot. Starting my list now. You might also want to check out Sweetcake Mountain Lake Preserve in New Fairfield and Bear mountain!! Thank you

[@outdoormusings7688]

Love it, been to most of the places mentioned. A few I have to check out.

[@curtyct5389]

Hey man I grew up in New Hartford Connecticut in the stains Kingdom region on the Farmington River but my family has a business in the axe Factory Collinsville if you'd ever like at or I can show you some pretty cool spots on the inside love the video some of my favorite spots

[@ajsyfersubtribe3291]

I'm from Connecticut I have alot pictures and old ones fro tbe 50s to my uncle takes pictures of Connecticut as well

[@christophercardono6274]

Visit Cotton Hollow in Glastonbury and it's beautiful

[@wjoppelt]

I plan to visit all these sites with friends and family in 2021.

[@azarieal]

Kind of weird this video popped up on my recommended. Definitely some new places to visit. A part two is definitely needed though. Missed Kent Falls, Roxbury Mines, Fort Hill, Mt Tom, Mohawk Mountain, Sweet Cake mountain, and a bunch more I’m sure I’m even missing. And those are just in the Litchfield/Fairfield county areas

[@Jake_Towne]

This video is incredible! Thank you

[@john-fy6jk]

Very nice up north there I went to boarding school in east haddam.Wish you captured more of shoreline.Silver s ok but so many more nice.Good job ct is very different from all other states Ann g.😃🏡🏯🏰🏬⛪🏣🏤

[@JaimeMesChiens]

The lovers leap story is documented history. The woman’s name was Sarah Walker a d she was from Woodbury, CT Her father was a preacher.

[@princessofledyard3899]

Hello CT Is Historical. ,I Wish I Could Have My Child Hood Again And Gone to Better Schools And Be Very happy and be Youngest Age Again. I Didn't know These Places Exists And I Only Heard of Gilette Castle . I Never Went Inside It, Only The Outside I viewed. I Would love To Visit Gillette Castle .It is Far From Where I Live.

[@chriscenatiempo4261]

Great video gotta check out a few of these

[@ajsyfersubtribe3291]

There is castle in Greenwich CT to

[@richardbusch669]

Sunrise at Rocky Hill Ferry Landing. Yes Winter is the best time for sunrise in Silver Sands. The Zoo. Enders Falls ( back open now ) The Dam House in Barkhamsted along with Beach Rock ( My Town ) Essex Steam Train. Yantic Falls better if you take the hike down the train tracks just a bit for the better view ( unknown if a active line or not ) Campbell Falls on the Mass / CT line. Steep Hike but short.

[@harveypost7799]

Now Newgate prison was a copper mine..u climbed down 60 feet to mine shafts also were British prisoners were kept ..

[@jcirillo6786]

No Castle Craig and Hubbard Park? It's a great hike and really nice views.

[@andyashla]

Castle Craig at 2:30

[@jcirillo6786]

@@andyashla Thanks. Don't know how i missed that!

[@johnnyutah482]

@@jcirillo6786 me neither..it is the actual thumbnail 🤣

[@Orlor]

There's a micro-brewery in Fairfield Hills now where you can have a pizza and homemade beer.

[@MrCraigblaze]

Thanks for the upload !! I like Ocean Beach..XD as my choice..XD

[@MarkVirgulto]

Tarrywile park in Danbury, I would recommend visiting the Hearthstone Castle. You can stand in its ruins and get a great view of the park. Very creepy yet worth experiencing.

[@Greaner762]

A friend of mine's family used to own that castle then sold to Danbury Interesting place but a shame the city never kept up with it..

[@Tornadofan1234]

So beautiful 😻 this just pop up on my KZbin? Would love to go..

[@nottabidenfan660]

It's beautiful here in CT! Come visit sometime!

[@_xy7_]

Incredible! I’ve lived in Connecticut for 5 years now and I’ve only heard of a portion of these places! I’ll definitely be check them out

[@johnnyutah482]

Kent Falls is much larger than the 2 listed with a total drop of 250 ft, just seemed to be left out.

[@janeroth7]

Thimble Islands boat ride.

[@nottabidenfan660]

Where's that?

[@johnnyutah482]

@@nottabidenfan660 off the coast of Brandford...it is fantastic!

[@ctrehistory]

Great video brother! Contact us if you ever need a realtor.

[@harveypost7799]

Talcott mountain ..home to Arnold Chase..

[@stonedalldayjedi533]

Lol I live in Ct right down the street from Hubbard Park. Been here all my life and know all these places. Where abouts are you at?

[@jasonmarkwell8593]

Surprised you hadn't done Kent falls or the colebrook reservoir( late summer it's drained low so you can see the old town foundations and a few bridges. Old new gate prison is reopened after few years of renovations. The mine is open which once its self housed prisoners.

[@jamesdavis2231]

I love Kent Falls. There's a little mining museum in that area, too.

[@sethwakeman9031]

Well you seem to know the well known spots. Goshen covered bridge, Dennis hill state park, split rock at Hurd state park. You're welcome

[@sethwakeman9031]

Edit: Cornwall covered bridge

[@jamesdavis2231]

@@sethwakeman9031 Yes! The Cornwall bridge is beautiful!

[@johnnyutah482]

Cornwall bridge...featured in Beetlejuice!!

[@barbaraghiroli8246]

Hi! Ive lived in Connecticut all my life. Im interested in all the stone walls. We have much history here.🌻

[@emeryunmackie65]

Yes this is absolutely beautiful please keep this up it's really relaxing I gotta get me a camera will a good phone work for pictures or not the same?

[@LoveWhatYouDo]

Modern smart phones certainly have nice cameras and can take good pictures, but dedicated cameras will still give better results most of the time in my opinion. Have fun!

[@emeryunmackie65]

@@LoveWhatYouDo hey do it depends on the lens for the picture

[@isaiahgorodn9039]

Case mountain is also a good place to visit in Manchester CT

[@harveypost7799]

Meriden mountain lots of rock climbing .when in car see cliffs saw a climber fall on a rope but fell a distance..hurt ? Probably .many many many moons ago

[@annieclark4081]

You seem to have left out the Quiet Corner of Eastern CT completely!

[@LoveWhatYouDo]

Sorry. Let me know new places to explore.

[@jonlouis2582]

Thank goodness, our plan is working. Nothing to see here, all the good stuff is west of the Connecticut River.

[@christinelandell9190]

@@LoveWhatYouDo where is the list of addresses? Great video! I'm intrigued!

[@dominickgaramella6431]

Ct rules. I love St. Mary's by the sea and Seaside Park in Bridgeport

[@annelieseh.4493]

I live in Meriden and hike up to castle Craig about once a week between April and November with my dog. I swear, I never get tired of the hike or the views.

[@johntubis9377]

I have lived in Connecticut for the past 50 years, I wish you would have kept these places secret.

[@richardbrancaleone9385]

I went to the swimming area in Middletown near the falls in the first place he mentioned about 9 years ago. Didn't go back because there were leeches and I'm not into that.

[@kenjannelli6638]

Kent falls

[@LoveWhatYouDo]

Good one. Check this out… BEST OUTDOOR PLACES TO VISIT IN CONNECTICUT Part 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kF7co2inYsh8jqc

[@curlygirlcreations6828]

Robert De Niro filmed Sleepers at Fairfield Hills Hospital. Thank you for this video . It was great!

[@ajsyfersubtribe3291]

And him and Pacino with 50 cent filmed that movie which was ah. For get about it. But certain parts of the movie was filmed in Bridgeport CT. At the old Bank that's still there. But when 50 cent was living in Bloomfield at Tysons old Manchin he opened that bank up as night club for abit.

[@anthony822082]

Massachusetts