I first visited Connecticut in 2019, just to stop by the town I had read was the inspiration for my favorite TV show Gilmore Girls!
But then I found out there were multiple towns that inspired Stars Hollow in the show, so I had to go back to update my blog. And then I decided to plan an entire Gilmore Girls inspired road trip through the state. And then I found more things I love about Connecticut, so I have a fourth trip planned soon!
So here are all the best things to do in Connecticut (and no, they are not ALL Gilmore Girls things).
Year(s) visited: 2019, 2021, 2023
Time of year: October
The Best Things to Do in Connectcut
A bucket list of the best things to do across the state of Connecticut, as well as helpful tips and planning advice.
Where to visit Gilmore Girls Towns in Connecticut
A fan of Gilmore Girls? Or just a fan of small (charming) towns? Here is a guide to visiting the small towns that inspired “Stars Hollow” in the show Gilmore Girls.
Things to Do in New Haven
The best things to do in New Haven, Connecticut, where to eat and where to stay. The best places to visit for Gilmore Girls and Harry Potter fans, and how to tour Yale University.
1-Week Fall in Connecticut Road Trip
A 1-week road trip to see all the best of fall in Connecticut. From fall foliage train rides, to cider mills, corn mazes, a castle on a hill and a historic university, Connecticut is a perfect place to experience fall!
3 Gilmore Girls Road Trip Itineraries
3 1-week road trip itineraries for Gilmore Girls fans, including Connecticut, California & Canada.
12 Real Life Towns Like Stars Hollow
The towns most like Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls, including the small Connecticut towns that inspired the show, and real life filming locations.
