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Author: Freya Papadakis Author Ranking Blue | Posted: 13-06-2008 | Comments: 0 | Views: 13 | Rating:  (134) Article Popularity - Blue (?) Got a Question? Ask.
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Looking for a beachin' good time? The state of Connecticut has some pretty great beaches, all practically at your doorstep. Most are open during the summer season, and come complete with amenities for public convenience. The fees are reasonable enough, and you can be sure to have a grand time, what with the list of summer events being organized and the wide range of activities present. All age ranges can be amply accommodated, from grandparents to month-old babies, for any length of stay desired. The beaches are usually run by their respective town councils, so any questions may be also be directed directly to them for more accurate information.

The Fairfield or Southwest Region of Connecticut has Calf Pasture Beach on Calf Pasture Road in Norwalk, the Fairfield Beaches, namely Jennings Beach, Lake Mohegan, Long Beach, Penfield Beach and Richards Beach. Jennings Beach is on South Benson Road, Lake Mohegan on Tahmore Road, Long Beach at Oak Bluff, Penfield Beach and Richards beach on Fairfield Beach Road. In Bridgeport, there's Seaside Park Beach. Also a favorite is Sherwood Island State Park in Westport. A “swimming hole” called Weed Beach is located on Nearwater Lane, and is a naturally wooded, rather more secluded spot.

In the Central Region which includes Hartford, Connecticut has only one public beach open. Harvey's Beach on Route 154 in Old Saybrook is available for general use during the summer season. There are, however, swimming holes that can be located throughout the area.

The Mystic or Eastern Region has some of New England's most beautiful beaches, as well as state parks. Ocean Beach Park on Ocean Avenue in New London is one of Connecticut's widest and most-equipped beach, complete with fun rides and restaurants inside. For more parks, there's also Day Pond State Park on State Route 149 in Colchester, Hopeville Pond State Park off Route 138 in Griswold, Rocky Neck State Park off Route 156 in East Lyme. Misquamicut State Beach on Atlantic Avenue in Westerly is quite a large beach that is open only on weekends outside of the summer season. Sound View Beach on Hartford Avenue in Old Lyme is a smaller beach that is less crowded. A swimming hole called Watch Hill, a few meters away from Bay Street in the village of Watch Hill, is a distant but scenic destination if one wishes to avoid the summer boom.

The New Haven or South Central region probably has the most number of beaches in Connecticut, as well as parks and a lake. Lake Quonnipaug in Guilford is a freshwater venue, while Lighthouse Point Park on Lighthouse Road in New Haven offers more nature-related activities in addition to the regular swimming. Silver Sands State Park on Exit 35 in Milford is the sight of the infamous Captain Kidd's treasure. Hammonasset State Park on Route 1 in Madison is the biggest beach in Connecticut, and is also supplied with a wide campsite for public use. Other beaches are: Bradley Point Beach on Exit 42 in West Haven, Clinton Town Beach on Waterside Lane in Clinton, Gulf Beach on Exit 39A in Milford, Morse Beach on Exit 42 in West Haven, Oak Street Beach also on Exit 42 in West Haven, and Sandy Point Beach at the same address. There is a swimming hole at Walnut Beach on Exit 34 in Milford, as well.

Take a pick of any of these and have a wonderful time with family or friends beach tripping and generally giving justice to the summer season.

 

 

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