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Lodgings for Leaf Peepers: Connecticut

Connecticut Inns and Hotels with Scenic Locations or Fall Packages

By Kim Knox Beckius, About.com

Jul 22 2007
Looking for a place to stay while you enjoy fall's splendor in Connecticut this year? Here are some ideas:

The Boulders Inn
This country inn on Lake Waramaug in the rolling hills of Litchfield puts you within reach of boutiques, antiques and crafts shops, historic museums, walking trails, horseback riding and miles of scenic driving. Check rates at Kayak.com

The Griswold Inn
This warm and cozy inn in Essex, Connecticut, is one of America's oldest continuously operated inns; it's been welcoming guests since 1776. Known for its hearty Hunt Breakfast served on Sundays, it also offers 30 individually decorated guest rooms for fall travelers.

The Inn at Mystic
Overlooking Mystic Harbor and Long Island Sound, The Inn at Mystic offers scenic autumn views and the fresh, crisp air of the sea. Check out the two-night Innkeeper's Four Season Package, available Sunday through Thursday, which includes one dinner and tickets to two attractions (choice of Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium or Pequot Museum) or a sunset or half-day sailboat tour on Long Island Sound. Check rates at Kayak.com

Water's Edge Resort
This Westbrook resort on Connecticut's shore offers a variety of getaway packages and proximity to vineyards, historic sites and great places to stroll through crunchy leaves. Check rates at Kayak.com

Bee and Thistle Inn
Built in 1756, this antique-filled inn in Old Lyme, Connecticut, is a great home base from which to watch the seasons change along the Connecticut River.

The Deacon Timothy Pratt Bed & Breakfast
Listed on the National Historic Register, this 1746 Deacon's home turned inn has a two-century-old maple tree with a swing in the yard--what a romantic setting for your foliage vacation.

Hilltop Haven Bed & Breakfast
Situated in the foothills of the Berkshires in West Cornwall, Connecticut, this secluded country B&B overlooks 63 forested acres from its perch 800 feet above the Housatonic River.

The White Hart Inn
Located in Salisbury in the western part of Connecticut, this classic inn on the village green makes a terrific fall foliage home base, whether you're interested in antiquing, hiking, wine tasting or scenic driving.

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