What Makes Connecticut An Underrated Travel Destination?

Connecticut is not a hot Tourist Destination

According to World Population Review by way of MSN, Connecticut has officially landed at 42 on the list of most visited states in the nation, out of 50 states and Washington D.C. That’s not dead last, but let’s not pretend we’re lighting up the scoreboard either.

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So how did we get here? The article points out that “all railroads once led to Connecticut” — which is technically true, if we’re talking about 1835. We were the first U.S. state to introduce trains, which sounds impressive until you realize most people today just pass through on their way to Boston or New York.

That’s honestly how most non-residents see us: a scenic pit stop with nice bathrooms and better pizza. And you know what? I’m fine with that.

Because what if I told you there’s a place where you can basically live inside a Hallmark Thanksgiving or Christmas movie? Would you be into it? What if I said it was safe, charming, and looked like a Norman Rockwell painting nine months out of the year — would you want in?

This is the definition of a “if you know, you know” state. We know. They don’t. And that’s perfectly fine. We’re not out here begging for more tourists. We’ve got our fill. Let Joe Rogan call us a garbage state — as long as we get to enjoy it, who cares?

So yes, we know tourists aren’t exactly flocking to Connecticut. And they’re definitely not heading to West Virginia, which took the bottom spot at 51.

So where are they going?

Here Are the Most Visited States, Because Of Course They Are:

10. Hawaii

9. Georgia

8. Arizona

7. South Carolina

6. Virginia

5. New York

4. Texas

3. Nevada

2. Florida

1. California

We don’t want millions of people crowding the shoreline, clogging up I-95 and I-84 anymore than they already are.

P.S. I’m not sure I want to meet the person who’s spent time in both Connecticut and South Carolina and genuinely thinks South Carolina comes out on top. It’s basically Florida’s knockoff cousin — and let’s be honest, Florida’s already doing a pretty solid impression of a lawless swamp on its own.

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