19 days in Connecticut Itinerary

Attractions like The Maritime Aquarium and Stepping Stones Museum for Children make great kid-friendly stops. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Sheffield Island Lighthouse and Elephant's Trunk Flea Market. Explore Norwalk's surroundings by going to Shore Line Trolley Museum (in East Haven) and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation (in Cross River).

To find photos, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Norwalk trip planning app.

Stuttgart, Germany to Norwalk is an approximately 19.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Stuttgart to Norwalk is minus 6 hours. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Stuttgart in June since evenings lows in Norwalk dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Hartford.

Appreciate the collections at The Mark Twain House & Museum and Harriet Beecher Stowe Center. Bring the kids along to Connecticut State Capitol and Amherst College Museum of Natural History. Explore Hartford's surroundings by going to R. Michelson Galleries (in Northampton), Yiddish Book Center (in Amherst) and The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum (in Springfield).

For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Hartford trip planner.

Drive from Norwalk to Hartford in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Hartford can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) to allow time to drive to Mystic.

Explore hidden gems such as Charles W. Morgan and USS Nautilus. Bring the kids along to Mystic Seaport Museum and East Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Mystic side-trips: Meigs Point Nature Center (in Madison) and Charlestown (Charlestown Town Beach & East Beach). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Florence Griswold Museum, kick back and relax at Eastern Point Beach, identify plant and animal life at Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Mystic Aquarium.

For other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Mystic visit planning app.

Drive from Hartford to Mystic in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Hartford in July, plan for slightly colder days in Mystic, with highs around 31°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can travel back home.