Connecticut offers a rich and varied landscape that compliments diversity in this state. Home to one of the first European settlements in North America, Connecticut has a long history. The small state was influential in the development of the federal government of the United States and to honor this history the state was dubbed "The Constitution State." Visitors to Connecticut can explore this history or experience the wide variety of cultural activities and nature inspired adventures in cities throughout Connecticut. Connecticut is a diversity of sights and sounds and is the perfect place for an event, meeting, or conference.
Wherever you go in Connecticut there is something spectacular to see. The northwestern part of Connecticut the Litchfield Hills is rich with rolling landscapes, dainty villages, hiking and bicycling trails, and many antique shops.

The southwestern sector of Connecticut identifies closely with nearby New York City and is considered part of the city's metropolitan area. Because New York City dominates this region, which spans parts of New York State, Connecticut and New Jersey, the area is known as the "Tri-State Region." Connecticut's famous "Gold Coast" is part of the Tri-State Region and includes the desirable city of Stamford, consistently recognized among the best places to live in the country. Connecticut's state capital is Hartford, and is in the central Connecticut River Valley region of the state. Surrounding cities also include New Haven.