Rural Connecticut is not like the rest of Connecticut. It’s separate and quiet. And it offers an entirely different way of life. But I won’t bore you with words when there are visuals. I think rural Connecticut can speak for itself. So, without further delay, here are 14 photos to prove rural Connecticut is the best,and for the particularly stubborn, six reasons I’m completely serious about you moving away from the regular humdrum crowds and joining the rural family.
- First, you have the untouched natural beauty of your immediate surroundings to wake you up with a smile in the morning and rock you to sleep at night.
June Mita Photography/Flickr The sun over the green hills is like a painting.
- This could be a storm rolling in, but that would only mean a good nap and beautiful puddle shots to come.
slack12/Flickr
- The river is a staple of Connecticut, but they’re so much better when they’re not surrounded by buildings.
slack12/Flickr
- And then you have the beautiful barns, a structure that not only makes for lovely photos, but is a representation for life and sustainability.
CJ Oliver/Flickr This barn even stands out against the snowy setting.
- With the rolling hills of rural areas, you may be able to spot a barn above and below you.
paula soler-moya/Flickr
- Party planners say barns have “rustic charm” and the barn door and farm sink are making their way into modern homes. But why settle for an imitation when you can have the real thing?
Jenny/Flickr
- Rural often (but not always) means farm animals. And everybody loves farm animals!
U.S. Department of Agriculture/Flickr This turkey looks awfully friendly to me.
- Horses can be a bigger part of your life when you live in an area that has space and access.
Patrick/Flickr
- You have access to fresh local ingredients, which means delicious tastes and strong community.
Chris Burke/Flickr Local raspberries are my favorite, but people come from all over to get strawberries!
- When October hits, you don’t have to dig through boxes at the grocery store or drive 50 miles to secure a pumpkin.
Anne/Flickr
- You could grow these guys in your backyard too, but you’ll need a little more space to get this variety. Maybe a nice patch of rural Connecticut will awaken your green thumb!
Mike Mozart/Flickr
- Even the roads are a sight to behold, which means your travels are that much better.
criana/Flickr Can you imagine the way this road must come to life in the spring?
- Get lost on purpose and explore the back roads of Connecticut as you discover why rural actually means adventure.
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr
- Only the residents know what lies just over the hill, but I bet this has you wanting to take a drive on the rural side!
eflon/Flickr
Since the Quiet Corner is the rural go-to for the Constitution State, here’s a quick video of the area’s fall season so you can see the allure for yourself.
June Mita Photography/Flickr
The sun over the green hills is like a painting.
slack12/Flickr
CJ Oliver/Flickr
This barn even stands out against the snowy setting.
paula soler-moya/Flickr
Jenny/Flickr
U.S. Department of Agriculture/Flickr
This turkey looks awfully friendly to me.
Patrick/Flickr
Chris Burke/Flickr
Local raspberries are my favorite, but people come from all over to get strawberries!
Anne/Flickr
Mike Mozart/Flickr
criana/Flickr
Can you imagine the way this road must come to life in the spring?
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr
eflon/Flickr
Did you grow up in rural Connecticut? Or do you wish you did?
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