This charming new England area is home to fresh seafood, rolling green hills and a rocky shoreline. The elevation in this quaint state combined with the frequent rainfall makes for some gorgeous streams and waterfalls that you won’t want to miss. The Long Island Sound is home to bull sharks, twelve different species of crab and thousands of native birds. Connecticut is a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of New York City and reconnect with wide open green spaces.