Out of all the states to see the coast line and you are being recommended Connecticut? As far as North East is concerned you are better off seeing Jersey, Massachusetts, or Maine. There's really not much here in CT and its underdeveloped with mostly small tightly packed residential homes and downtowns that do not really have anything to offer. I would recommend the Jersey Shore, areas like Spring Lake/Belmar/Point Pleasant/Asbury Park/Long Branch for food, nightlife, shopping, and entertainment. Most of those locations have train stops since renting a vehicle might bring a challenge due to age. If you do insist on seeing CT, check out downtown New Haven, West Port, or Fairfield CT. Most of Connecticut lacks luster, old homes, the long island sound is underdeveloped with not much night life, restaurants the few good ones are scattered along the coastline, I think there is a comedy club in Bridgeport CT, check out Mongers Market! St. Mary's by the Sea. Guilford/Madison area is nice and quiet. Check out Greenwich Polo Club if that interests you. Best of luck, def come during the summer!
Teslatron2049 OP t1_jacaavl wrote
Reply to comment by RededHaid in Why is Connecticut specifically the coast line so underdeveloped in respect to shopping, housing, and entertainment? by Teslatron2049
There's not much to it to begin with, just wondering where the attraction is, no waves, real beaches, its like living next to a bay.