Connecticut may be small, but it’s also superbly mighty when it comes to Instagrammable locations. If you’re searching for the perfect snap for the ‘gram, you’ve come to the right place.
As it’s such a beautiful state, we wanted to nail down the 7 best places to get an Instagram shot for that perfect travel photo. Get the camera out for these photogenic places…
Connecticut Instagram Spots
1. Lavender Pond Farm
Lavender Pond Farm is New England’s largest lavender farm. Walk the fields, visit the farm store and just enjoy a peaceful day amongst the nearly 10,000 lavender plants.
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2. Stonington Borough
Connecticut’s oldest village is a seaside stretch of charming shops, restaurants, classic New England architecture and harbour views.
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3. Thoreau Bridge at Hidden Valley Preserve
This swinging bridge is inscribed with quotes from the beloved author, Henry David Thoreau. Simply beautiful.
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4. Lobster Landing, Clinton
Home to the best lobster roll in the state – no argument there. As well as tasty food, it’s also a super scenic Connecticut Instagram spot.
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5. Small State Big Heart Mural
This colourful mural by Hartford Prints! is a classic shot to snap when in this pretty area.
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6. Buttonwood Farm
Each year they plant over 14 acres of sunflowers and harvest approximately 300,000 blooms, with profits from all bouquets sold going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut. If you’re going there to take professional photos, there’s a site fee of $25 per half hour session.
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7. Yale Campus
Yale’s tree-lined campus in New Haven is a classically pretty place to go for a stroll and admire one of America’s most prestigious universities.
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Once you’ve finished your photographs you might want to try the best pizza in the state or even the best coffee shop.
