10 Places for a Perfect Waterside Drive Around Connecticut
Driving sucks for the most part around Connecticut. Traffic is brutal on our highways, leisurely driving on the secondary roads will guarantee a road rage incident, and if you're not paying attention, it's easy to miss some of Connecticut's natural beauty.
I've always felt better when I drive by water. It's not a common sight for me. The sounds of the waves from the ocean, the salt air, or the serene waters of one of our many lakes just take away my stress.
Early on in 2020, right after the pandemic shut us down in March/April, Mrs. Large and I got tired of sitting around in our home and mindlessly scrolling through the breaking news. We started driving around, and with so many people quarantined inside, we had a lot of roadway basically to ourselves. There were a few areas around the state where I found my moment of Zen while I was driving. If you need a calming drive by the water, here are 10 places that I would suggest you check out.