Located in the southern part of New England, the charming bijou state of Connecticut is known for its lovely coastal cities and its vast expanses of unspoiled countryside dotted with friendly little colonial towns. Visitors can look forward to driving aimlessly through the scenic rolling hills, staying in quaint historical inns, shopping in the countless quirky antique shops, and sampling some fine wine on the popular Connecticut Wine Trail. Don’t miss the state’s fascinating museums such as Mystic’s famous Seaport Museum, New Port’s acclaimed Peabody Museum of Natural History, and Hartford’s Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. Other notable attractions include the Maritime Aquarium, the restaurant and nightlife scene in downtown New Haven, and two major Native American casinos.