Yale Center for British Art [1]: Thousands of paintings, prints, and sculptures comprise the best collection of British art west of Land’s End.
Thimble Islands [2]: This confetti of islands on Long Island sound is best explored at water-level, by kayak.
Barnum Museum [3]: The ringmaster turned mayor is front and center at this museum of art and oddities.
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk [4]: Sharks, sea turtles, and Spongebob Squarepants await at this excellent marine aquarium.
Weir Farm National Historic Site [5]: The beauty of the estate that inspired three generations of artists never ceases to impress.
Litchfield Green [6]: Arguably the most attractive village green in New England, Litchfield’s is ringed with historical buildings, restaurants, and boutiques.
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/new-england/connecticut/western-connecticut/greater-new-haven/new-haven/yale-center-british-art
[2] http://www.moon.com/destinations/new-england/connecticut/western-connecticut/greater-new-haven/thimble-islands
[3] http://www.moon.com/destinations/new-england/connecticut/western-connecticut/fairfield-county/bridgeport-and-fairfield/barnum-museum
[4] http://www.moon.com/destinations/new-england/connecticut/western-connecticut/fairfield-county/westport-stamford/maritime-aquarium-norwalk
[5] http://www.moon.com/destinations/new-england/connecticut/western-connecticut/fairfield-county/danbury/weir-farm-national-historic-site
[6] http://www.moon.com/destinations/new-england/connecticut/western-connecticut/litchfield-hills/litchfield-and-torrington/litchfield-green