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Exciting_Ad_3510 t1_iy4o6jh wrote

Litchfield County is beautiful

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blaze1234 t1_iy6hivy wrote

Rte 7 North to the border

Kent, Cornwall, all gorgeous towns

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crazycatguy23 t1_iy9dmch wrote

One of my favorite things about moving up to this area is just driving around. Whenever I’m out shopping or running errands, I often take the longest way possible from here to there just to enjoy the scenery.

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adultdaycare81 t1_iy4wjdm wrote

84/91 flyover, the Mix Master, 95 through Fairfield county, the Merritt on a weekday morning

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QuantGeek t1_iy5q146 wrote

The Merritt on a rainy, Friday evening is so much better! The festive red lights everywhere really get you into the spirit of the season.

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HumanCompany t1_iy5mk9q wrote

Up Route 7 to the weed store right over the border in MA

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roborob11 t1_iy5scoz wrote

That is beautiful. The ride is really nice too.

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Happy_Corner_4524 t1_iy72eu1 wrote

Are you referring to the “the pass” that seemed to be the closest one I could find on apple maps

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PaulWalkerCGIFace t1_iy76o8s wrote

There's several up there, about 5 minutes further up the street is Rebelle

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OpalBooker t1_iy7m8hi wrote

Probably. Drive 15 minutes further up the same road and you’ll pass Rebelle, Great Barrington Dispensary, Farnsworth, Calyx, Theory Wellness (okay, you have to make one turn to get here), and probably a few others that I’m forgetting.

There’s a bunch of them in the lower Berkshires that are very easy to get to and the ride is beautiful from where I come from in Fairfield county.

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HumanCompany t1_iy87pk3 wrote

haha i actually was referring to The Pass but as others pointed out there are a number of stores a few miles down the road as well. The Pass is quickest, but I especially like Rebelle.

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edoubleu20 t1_iy4oyow wrote

A nice ride in eastern CT is Rte 49N out of Pawcatuck, head up through North Stonington/Voluntown/Sterling > 14A west towards Canterbury > 169N through Brooklyn/Pomfret/Woodstock to the MA stateline. Very nice foliage ride

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dicksmcgee420 t1_iy5xqvb wrote

You ride a motorcycle. I literally ride this all the time

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sweaterandsomenikes t1_iy62h8z wrote

I also ride a motorcycle. Recently moved to SE shore. Riding is great down here, and this is excellent news to read. Too bad it’s November

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dicksmcgee420 t1_iy634xw wrote

What kinda bike you got?

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sweaterandsomenikes t1_iy64wj4 wrote

Ninja 400. Got the bike around the same time I moved down here. Can’t believe I didn’t do it sooner.

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dicksmcgee420 t1_iy65jra wrote

Nice I have the husky 401. Nice riding in Ledyard and North Stonington. Groton is fun to zip around depending on how you like to ride.

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sweaterandsomenikes t1_iy66a6e wrote

I’ve done lots of exploring in the Groton shore/ Noank area, fair amount on 161 in niantic to 156 and then 213. 85 is fun and familiar. So far been trying to find zippy roads by the shore. I’ll venture into the more forested areas up north east in the spring. Thanks for the advice!

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edoubleu20 t1_iy6t867 wrote

Every time I take this drive, I think to myself…this would be a great ride on a bike.

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madnessdanz t1_iy61r9s wrote

This is my answer as well, I love this corner of the state for driving

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HubcapMotors t1_iy5fng4 wrote

And if you want to drive briskly through the scenic countryside, Lime Rock Park will let you do that there.

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apeck15 t1_iy5ijq6 wrote

Time for the Northwest Corner to shine!

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1mJustALurk3r t1_iy5e44g wrote

Saugatuck Reservoir area in Redding/Easton/Weston.

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edoubleu20 t1_iy6tomq wrote

Beautiful area as well. I used to fish the reservoir a lot. Always enjoyed driving around almost as much as fishing

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colslaww t1_iy6f6eb wrote

I84 thru Waterbury at 5:30

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eddie964 t1_iy5oz8g wrote

Most people don't realize you can actually drive straight across the Long Island Sound. It's incredibly shallow and suitable at low tide for your average family SUV.

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JasJoeGo t1_iy6bne0 wrote

154 south in Haddam along the Connecticut River past the Godspeed opera house is beautiful. Will take you through Chester and Essex, which are cool places with good food. You can then cross the River and check out the Florence Griswold museum and hit up Book Barn. Keep driving east and you get to Mystic, Noank, and Stonington.

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ianm82 t1_iy66efm wrote

Either Litchfield county or 58 > Newtown tpke loop through Redding, Weston & Easton

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merryone2K t1_iy64dbl wrote

Route 7 north of New Milford to 63S in Canaan to 202W in Litchfield which will take you back to Route 7. *Mostly* decent roads and a fun Sunday drive.

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JHolm915 t1_iy6auix wrote

Route 7 is really nice. I make a loop from my house to route 7 up to where it meets route 63 and then take route 63 back down to home. All nice and scenic. Some areas have a little rough asphalt but the majority of it is really nice and smooth.

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CT-hotspur17 t1_iy7jm5i wrote

I've been to 46 of our great states, and I don't know if the residents of CT know how lovely their small roads and hwys are? Get off the Interstate at almost any exit and within 15 min. you should be driving thru woods and farms, past all manor of homes and over streams, up hills and around bends in the road, it's part of the reason I fell in love with this little State.

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par3688 t1_iy681o2 wrote

Route 58 in Fairfield/Easton/Redding.

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edwardthegod27788 t1_iy67dwg wrote

Northwest hills are great, just minimal cell phone service

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asteroidhyalosis t1_iy5j5qt wrote

Roads are highly encouraged, sidewalks less so.

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PikaChooChee t1_iy65w68 wrote

The roads you discover on your road bike

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muddybrookrambler t1_iy6298c wrote

For a fun, challenging drive, my commute from I-84 every day is a great test if you like lots of hills and turns..provided it's not snowing. I-84 East, take exit 73 in Union. Head East on 190 to 171 East. This will take you through wonderful Bigelow Hollow State Park and the Yale Forest, a beautiful, up-and-down ride. At the fork, take 197 East. This will take you to Woodstock. Follow it to Rt 169 South (far fewer hills and curves), and head down to Lisbon on this National Scenic Highway.

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edit: Someone else mentioned Yale Forest!

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onthelockdown t1_iy69knr wrote

Route 169 in Brooklyn/pomfret/Woodstock it’s a very scenic route.

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dugfunne t1_iy6q9n1 wrote

Mixmaster on 84 is gorgeous this time of year. Na Litchfield on your way to limerock is nice.

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TheDiabeticSenpai t1_iy733np wrote

Reservoir road in Vernon heading towards tunnel road.

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Jcal222 t1_iy7izpa wrote

Barkhamstead Route 219 and anywhere in the Northern Route 8 area. You’ll thank me later

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cdmf6f t1_iy7o9uw wrote

Head south until you leave the state. Keep driving and never look back.

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Scary-Photograph1187 t1_iy86pio wrote

Rural/Coastal New London county has some stunning sights to it

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therealkurumi t1_iy8m27q wrote

Here's the DOT map of all state scenic roads for some ideas. These roads are protected from changes that would alter their character.

41 and 77 are officially scenic end to end. 49 is almost the whole length. NW Connecticut has the most options.

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Ok_Huckleberry6820 t1_iy8uswj wrote

169 and 97 can be very scenic in the eastern section of the state.

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Sonakstyle t1_iy5foxd wrote

95 in Fairfield county

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Amity83 t1_iy5vudx wrote

lol. nothing like getting a tired right leg from so much braking behind giant luxury SUVs. I don't miss living there at all. Southeast CT is so much better.

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dicksmcgee420 t1_iy5xyk2 wrote

I just assume a few things about anyone who says litchfield / Fairfield lol.

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NirnRootJunkie t1_iy5r58y wrote

North end of Hartford. Take the kids. /s

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g0tkilt t1_iy6abs8 wrote

Home

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bdana666 t1_iy5ih2l wrote

Worst traffic east of the river. You are safe NOWHERE.

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bearcrevier t1_iy5od83 wrote

To the border of any other state

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PaleontologistNo4838 t1_iy5frw8 wrote

No where all the roads are terrible and beat up your car

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briang71 t1_iy5pkbu wrote

The border to another state.

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