Connecticut Review

The Land of Steady Habits, Connecticut is a state situated in the northeastern part of United States. It is surrounded by Massachusetts, New York, Long Island Sound and Rhode Island. The name Connecticut came from the Algonquian word “quinatucquest” and it means “upon the long river”. The first European explorer who came in Connecticut was Adriaen Block. He explored it in 1614. In 1630s, English established their first major settlement. As Connecticut has a long coastline on Long Island Sound, it has a temperate climate. It has an area of 5,543 square miles which makes it the 48th largest area in the US. It has ranked 29th in the US for its population of 3,518,288. The capital of Connecticut is Hartford. Some part of Connecticut has a humid continental climate and the rest of the parts near the shoreline have a humid subtropical climate. The capital city, Hartford has a humid continental climate. If you are thinking about making a trip to Connecticut, you should make a list of things to do as there are lots of things to enjoy in Connecticut. If you want to see visual arts, visit Weir Farm National Historic Site, IF you want to unveil life of the oceans, visit the Maritime Aquarium, if you want to enjoy Cabaret and off-broadway, you can visit the Fairfield Theatre. You can visit the world-class museums of Connecticut which will keep you busy for a long time. There is a lot to explore in Connecticut to make your trip fun and exciting.