Connecticut River in Vermont State

Connecticut River

Winding for 406-miles through Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, this is the longest river in all of New England.

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Connecticut River Details

Winding for 406-miles through Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, this is the longest river in all of New England. Although it provides drinking water to more than 400 different communities, the river is more than just a practical resource. It is also used for a variety of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, swimming, and tubing. Surrounding the river is the Connecticut River Valley, a lush landscape that has remained virtually untouched by mass industrialization. For this reason, you will have the opportunity to see many beautiful natural features in the area, including waterfalls, ponds, marshes, and wetlands.

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Nearby Parks Around Connecticut River

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156.5 mi away

Cape Cod

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225.8 mi away

Acadia

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253.0 mi away

Baxter

National Park · ME

422.7 mi away

Shenandoah

National Park · VA

484.5 mi away

Cuyahoga

National Park · OH

752.0 mi away

Indiana Dunes

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Connecticut River

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0.3 mi away

Herricks Cove IBA

Located at the convergence of the Williams and Connecticut Rivers, this birding area consists of wetlands, floodplain forests, and marshes.

6.1 mi away

Eureka Schoolhouse

Built in 1785 on the banks of the Black River, this structure is the oldest surviving school in Vermont.

6.5 mi away

Muckross State Park

Having just opened in 2016, this 204-acre state park is one of the newest additions to Vermonts park system.

7.2 mi away

Toonerville Rail-Trail

Chasing the banks of the Black River, this 3.2-mile long trail is a fun downhill ride with tons of scenic sights to see along the way.

7.6 mi away

Stellafane Observatory

Perched atop Breezy Hill in Springfield, this historic observatory dates back to the early 1920s.