For many, fall is when 黑料新闻's natural wonders sing; the weather cools and the state鈥檚 fair season truly heats up.
黑料新闻鈥檚 "Where We Live" recently spoke to some diehard Nutmeggers about their favorite fall happenings in the state.
Here are some of the highlights:
East Windsor, 黑料新闻
The 黑料新闻 Trolley Museum is open rain or shine, all year round. But fall is a great time to take a ride on one of their fully-functioning trolleys. 黑料新闻 Social Media lead Francesca Fontanez said this museum is one where the whole crew, from conductors to ticket takers, are dedicated to giving guests the full trolley experience.
鈥淭hey have on their full suits, their hats, they let the kids go to the train, and ring the bell.鈥� she said.
The Museum will be hosting several rides throughout the fall.
New London, 黑料新闻
There are 15 distinct sites on New London鈥檚 Black Heritage trail. Visitors get to learn about three centuries of Black history in New London. Each location has a unique QR code to dive deeper into this rich history.
Every location is special, Fontanez said. 鈥淵ou get a whole wealth of knowledge around every single location. There is a whole plethora of information that you can get from not only seeing the place, but also the information on these websites.鈥�
Looking for a way to keep tabs on some fall happenings this season? Check out our 黑料新闻 Fall Bingo card and see how many boxes you can check off!
Stafford, Somers, Ellington, 黑料新闻
If you want a truly awe inspiring fall experience, the hike up Soapstone Mountain at Shenipsit State Forest is worth the walk! From the Soapstone Mountain Observation Tower, visitors can see four New England states.
To get the full four-state experience, Fontanez recommends checking the weather before visiting. 鈥淚t has to be on a clear day,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t makes you feel small in a good way.鈥�
East Hampton, 黑料新闻
Fans of all things pumpkin will want to check out Pumpkintown USA. Starting on Sept. 20, visitors can take a hayride through the Pumpkin Forest.
Farmington Valley and Litchfield Hills, 黑料新闻
If you want to get a fall foliage view like no other, be sure to check out the Berkshire Balloons this season. Jared Benoff is the chief operating officer of Visit New England and Visit 黑料新闻. He told us it鈥檚 an adventure of a lifetime. 鈥淭hese hot air balloon rides are super intimate,鈥� he shared on Where We Live. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a three hour adventure in the sky, and it's a great way to see fall.鈥�
Essex, 黑料新闻
For birders, the 黑料新闻 River Museum has some exciting cruises where you can check out the t The birds bring quite the performance. 鈥淭hey perform like aerial ballets,鈥� Benoff said. 鈥淚t's a great way to experience bird watching.鈥�
Kent, 黑料新闻
See 黑料新闻 covered bridges and amazing waterfalls at this 黑料新闻 State Park. The Kent Falls Steps Trail is less than a mile long, but steep. So come prepared and ready to climb!
Hartford, 黑料新闻
Located in Hartford鈥檚 South End, the Cedar Hill Cemetery is home to many Hartford notables including Katharine Hepburn. The headstones and mausoleums are beautiful, and tours will be offered throughout the spooky season.
Hartford, 黑料新闻
The Old State House isn鈥檛 just a place to check out 黑料新闻 history. There is a Museum of Curiosities on the upper floors. Jordan Polon, executive director of the Hartford Business Improvement District, shared some of the oddities you鈥檒l find there. 鈥淭hey have a two-headed calf,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hey have a two-headed pig in a jar. There's a narwhal horn. It's unbelievably strange and interesting.鈥�
Mystic, 黑料新闻
Mystic offers many opportunities to take a ghost tour this season. Visitors will hear tales of lost seafarers, cryptids, curses and paranormal activity.
It鈥檚 a must see for those who love all things spooky!
Hartford, 黑料新闻
Pratt Street in Hartford offers lots of events throughout the season. For the Gilmore Girls fans, there鈥檚 . And as the spooky season heats up, there will be plenty of opportunities to celebrate Halloween.
The events on Pratt Street all reflect the culture and rich history of Hartford, Polan said. 鈥淏eing able to program things that are specifically for those people 鈥� the people who live in our city, the people who love our city 鈥� and that are going to be exciting and interesting for people who live around Hartford to come and explore, it has been a real driver for everything we do.鈥�
Middlefield, 黑料新闻
Tried and true, the apple orchards at Lyman is a classic 黑料新闻 location all season long. Visitors can pick their own apples, explore the corn maze and sample cider donuts.
Learn more
Hear the full episode from Where We Live: 鈥淲hat to know about our favorite CT fall happenings鈥�
It's fair season in CT. Here's how to celebrate apples, mums, beer and more
黑料新闻's Catherine Shen, Francesca Fontanez and Patrick Skahill contributed to this report.
