These Are the 12 'Best, Most Lively Main Streets' in Connecticut

For generations, no matter what town you're in, Main Street is always one of your first stops when visiting a community.

It's often where the best shopping is located, or the best restaurants, or other attractions, so to help you find some of the best examples in Connecticut, the travel and entertainment website OnlyInYourState.com has listed the 12 "best, most lively" Main Streets in the state.

"Take some time out this weekend to visit, or revisit, some of these great Main Streets and fall in love with the charming towns that surround them," writes author Taylor Ellis. "Whether you’re bringing the whole family along or planning a romantic date, these are the perfect places to be."

Here are the 12:

1. Ridgefield, "...transforms into a beautiful and romantic place for a holiday stroll."
2. Middletown, "...this Main Street is perfect for shopaholics looking to find some unique gifts."
3. Old Saybrook, "...this Main Street is the center of life in the town..."
4. Essex, "...this Main Street is oceanfront, offering gorgeous views of the harbor."
5. New Canaan, "...great place to go for dinner and an evening walk around the block."
6. Niantic, "This is a hidden gem!"
7. Hartford, "You can't go to the capital and not stop by Main Street!"
8. Westport, "If you're looking for high-end finds and unique one of a kind places..."
9. New Milford, "...the ideal place for young families to spend an afternoon."
10. Danbury, "The tall century old style buildings of this Main Street make you feel transported to a different era..."
11. Darien, "...this gold coast locale has everything you could ever want- or imagine."
12. New Britain, "...this place is cool because it has made very few changes over the years."

Click here to check out the full story of Connecticut's 12 best, most lively Main Streets, on OnlyInYourState.com.

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Patch file photo of Main Street, Westport