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Water Enthusiasts: 10 Epic Swimming Holes in Connecticut
OnlyInYourState.com selects 10 outstanding and refreshing spots in the Nutmeg State for summertime swimming fun.
With hotter weather enveloping Connecticut over the past few days, thoughts are beginning to turn to refreshing dips in a pool or the ocean. However, as an alternative, the online site OnlyInYourState.com has discovered some throwbacks to the days of youth and innocence: swimming holes.
Author Taylor Ellis has listed 10 spots in the state "that will make your summer epic," citing "breathtaking views and wildlife" among their appeal. These places are definitely worth a road trip on these warm weather days.
- Enders Falls, Granby
- Salmon River, Colchester
- Riga Falls, Salisbury
- Mashamoquet Brook State Park, Pomfret Center
- Bigelow Hollow State Park, Union
- Lake Waramaug, New Preston
- Diana's Pool, Chaplin
- Satan's Kingdom, New Hartford
- Indian Well, Shelton
- Gardner Lake, Salem
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